NHL Rumors II: The Islanders and Blues Goaltending Situation
Arthur Staple: If the Islanders are able to sign Jaroslav Halak, GM Garth Snow says he's not finished there: "Right now we have 0 goalies signed. Probably not wise to go into a season w/ 1 goalie." Brett Cyrgalis of the…
NHL Rumors II: St. Louis Blues Edition: Lack of Scoring, Hitchcock, Allen and Miller
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues offense struggled in their series loss to the Blackhawks. GM Doug Armstrong on if they'll look at free agency or a trade to add scoring. “I look at last year’s free-agent…
NHL Rumors I: Vanek, Red Wings, Chara, Selanne, Miller, Blue and Oilers
Charley Walters of Twin Cities: Should look for Wild owner Craig Leipold to go after UFA Thomas Vanek this summer. He would replace Dany Heatley in offense and salary slot. Walters said not to be surprised if Brian Lawton ends…
NHL Rumors: Miller, Blues, Stars, Flames and Hurricanes
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Ryan Miller on what his next few days and weeks will be like: “I don’t know,” he said. “Just have to take them as they come now. I guess I’m free to…
NHL Rumors: Predators, Canucks, Hurricanes, Oilers and the Maple Leafs
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Ranking potential Predators coaching candidates: 1. Peter Laviolette 2. Phil Housley 3. Terry Murray 4. Dean Evason 5. John Stevens 6. Willie Desjardins 7. Dan Bylsma Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: To get more…
Morning Hits: Halak, Awards, Niemi, Playoffs Streaks and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: Jaroslav Halak's agent Allen Walsh: "Jaro never at anytime said he didn't want to start against St. Louis. A private conversation between a player and coach should stay private and not be discussed with the media. I am bewildered that…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Islanders, Blues, Jets, Maple Leafs, Gilmour and the Bruins
Randy Miller of NJ.com: It's very likely the Devils will make a strong attempt to sign Cory Schneider to a long-term contract. His deal expires after next season. If they are not able to sign him to an extension, they…
Potential Scenarios From the Ryan Miller Sabres-Blues Trade
Ian Ott Sabres PR: Potential trade scenarios for the Ryan Miller trade to St. Louis.
NHL Rumors: Clarkson, Leafs, Hemsky, Miller, Iginla, Greiss and Old Habs-Lightning Trade Rumor
Greg Brady: SportsNet's Doug MacLean said yesterday morning on the Fan 590 that there will be serious discussions from the Maple Leafs about the possibility of buying out David Clarkson this summer for salary cap relief. Mike Zeisberger of the…
Morning Rumors: Miller, Hemsky, Vanek, Iginla, Folin, Carlyle, Maple Leafs and Oilers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues have let Ryan Miller's agent, Mike Liut, know they'd like to re-sign him. Miller will wait until after the season to talk. Miller's wife is an actress in LA. He has been linked to…
Morning Rumors: Staal’s, Skinner, Ward, Subban, Miller and Maple Leafs
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Jim Rutherford is expected to step down as the teams general manager after the season. He could remain on as their president, a position he currently holds as well. Ron Francis…
Morning Rumors: GMs on the Hotseat, Senators, Goalie Market, Expansion, Leafs, Canes and Hotstove Video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch names some GM who could be in trouble this offseason: David Poile (NSH) - if he goes, coach Barry Trotz is likely gone as well. Poile has been the GM since 1998. Assistant…