NHL Rumors IV: Lightning – Lindback, Brodeur, Callahan and Richards
Joe Smith: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said they are considering re-signing goaltender Anders Lindback. The Lightning like Andrei Vasilevskiy and Kristers Gudlevskis, but they want them to play. Ben Bishop will carry a heavy load as the teams No. 1…
NHL Rumors IV: Boyle, Nabokov, Gaborik, Markov, Callahan, Leafs, Caps and Flyers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Islanders are aggressively shopping the rights to Dan Boyle. The Sharks received 2015 5th round pick from the Islanders earlier this month for Boyle's rights. "Garth's done a great job, he's kept us abreast of…
NHL Rumors VIII: Subban, Devils, Gionta, Callahan, Vanek and Alfredsson
Andy Strickland: P.K. Subban is looking for a bigger contract than the Blues gave Alex Pietrangelo, seven years and $45.5 million. Jason Gregor: If P.K. Subban was only asking for $6.5 million, the Canadiens would have already signed him. Source said…
NHL Rumors VIII: Flyers, Hawks, Bruins, Stralman, Callahan, Cap Overages and the Caps
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Due to the Flyers cap situation, they may look at moving some players to be able to re-sign Brayden Schenn and possibly Steve Downie. Some trade options could be: Jakub Voracek (2-years at $4.25…
NHL Rumors V: Kings, Red Wings, Senators, Canadiens, Flames, Lightning and Capitals
Mark Spector: Agents are loving that they are able to talk with GMs starting on June 25th. One agent: "Multi-million $ decision that used to be within an hour." Lisa Dilman of the LA Times: The Kings have UFAs Matt Greene…
NHL Rumors III: The Rangers and Their Free Agents, Oilers and Flyers
Arthur Staple of Newsday: Brad Richards relationship with Martin St. Louis and his leadership role after Ryan Callahan left makes a buyout decision not as easy as it once was. Do the Rangers look for a No. 1 center, possibly…
NHL Rumors III: Bruins, Iginla, Ducks, Maple Leafs, Subban and Callahan
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Reports out of Montreal have the Bruins and Jarome Iginla talking contract extension. Nothing appears to be imminent, but the signs are positive that he'll be returning next season. “I thought he started out a little…
NHL Rumors IV: Thornton, Kesler, Toews, Callahan, Gionta, Staal, Flames and Coyotes
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs are at least one of six teams that have interest in Sharks Joe Thornton. That doesn't mean the teams have exchanged offers. There have been reports out of Chicago about a…
NHL Rumors II: Callahan, Stalock, Markov, Sobotka and Tikhonov
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning and Ryan Callahan continue to talk about a contract extension. Talks have been good, but nothing is imminent. It was expected that he would test the open market, but with them…
NHL Rumors IV: Niskanen, Hemsky, Callahan, Stastny, Dalpe and Schroeder
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Matt Niskanen will meet with his agent, Neil Sheehy, next week to go over their free agent strategy. A source believes that Niskanen could be interested in the Red Wings, and vise versa. Niskanen…
NHL Rumors III: Gagner For Umberger? Reinhart, First Overall and Callahan
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Portzline says that Sam Gagner for R.J. Umberger trade rumor is out there. Gagner has a $4.8 million cap hit and a $5 million salary for the next two seasons. Umberger requested a trade…
NHL Rumors III: Callahan, Stastny, Bolland and Komarov
The Fourth Period: Ryan Callahan's agent, Steve Bartlett, met with Lightning GM Steve Yzerman last week and they will touch base again this week. It's not known if Yzerman has presented a formal offer. The Lightning have 16 players under…