Rumors and Notes: Lightning, Flyers, Jackets, Sabres and Bruins
Fluto Shinzawa of Boston Globe: Both Ben Bishop and Steve Mason will be unrestricted free agents after the 2016-17 season, and both will likely to be looking for multi-year deals at over $6 million per season. GMs Steve Yzerman and…
Rumors: Lightning, Blue Jackets, Flames, Ducks, Bruins and Canes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Some league executives think the Lightning better get Steven Stamkos signed before the trade deadline or they are going to have a hard time re-signing him. “(After Feb. 29) you have to think his…
Rumors: Flames, Oilers, Bruins, Lighting, Hurricanes and Predators
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: From Friedman's 30 thoughts. Teams are interested in UFA Mike Richards, who has a court appearance on December 8th. It was his contract and not his play that scared teams off when the Kings were trying…
Morning Hits: Torres, Waivers, Lehner and Clarkson
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks Raffi Torres released the following statement yesterday: “I accept the 41-game suspension handed down to me by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. I worked extremely hard over the last two years following…
Rumors and Videos: Maple Leafs and Sharks
James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs appear to be looking at 2015 draft prospect, defenseman Ivan Provorov. James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Mirtle looks at Maple Leafs - who could remain with the team and who might not return…
Rumors II: Isles, Leafs, Blues, Kings, Bruins and Sharks
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Islanders had hoped to be able to re-sign Johnny Boychuk around $5.8 million, came up to $6 million. Boychuk left money on the table, but he likes his role with the Islanders. The Maple Leafs…
Injuries: Bieksa, Bogosian, Luongo, Polak, Little, Nichushkin and More
Elliott Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks Kevin Bieksa skated yesterday with the team. He broke is left hand back in January and was given a six- to eight-week timetable. Currently at the seven week mark. “This was my first…
Rumors II: Kesler, Clarkson, Soderberg, Booth, Sharp, Bickell and Seabrook
Ryan Kesler in The Players Tribune: Ryan Kesler on wanting a trade out of Vancouver. "I wanted a trade out of Vancouver this offseason for several reasons. That’s no disrespect to the fans, my teammates, or Canucks ownership, but I…
Rumors III: Dreger on Leafs, Canadiens, Sabres and Bruins
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN: "Leafs didn't hit the homerun in moving Phaneuf or any big pieces, but based on what they had to work w/ I think they're satisfied." "Phaneuf could have been traded yesterday. Was enough interest…
Rumors XI: Blackhawks, Bozak, Avs, Rangers, Oilers, Blues and Senators
Chris Kuc: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said they are "getting pretty close" to making a trade. The Fourth Period: There is reportedly considerable interest in Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak. Bozak has three years left at a cap hit of $4.2…
Rumors IX: Wisniewski’s List, Vermette and Friedman’s Thoughts
Aaron Portzline: Have been told that James Wisniewski's list of 10 no-trade teams was created in a way to make it difficult for the Blue Jackets to trade him. On the list are teams that have no salary cap room…
Rumors IX: Maple Leafs Edition: Phaneuf, Polak, Lupul and Bernier
Steve Simmons: As of now, the Maple Leafs don't have any offers of consequence for players that are not pending UFAs. (tweet posted at 2:42 PM) Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf on trade rumors. “It…