NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Red Wings, Jets, Flames, and Sabres
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBurn: The Kings are expected to start contract extension talks with Drew Doughty. They've had a few talks already about the overall concept of a deal and they'll get to the numbers soon.…
Plenty of Talent Still Available in 2018 NHL Trade Market
The NHL free-agent market opens on July 1. In the coming days, the destinations of unrestricted free agents such as New York Islanders center John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk, and Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny…
NHL Rumors – Ryan O’Reilly – Canadiens, Blues, and Islanders
On Ryan O'Reilly ... Bill Hoppe: Sabres GM Jason Botterill on the Ryan O'Reilly trade rumors: "You have a ton of rumors right now on Ryan and I think a lot of them are very creative," Botterill said. I would…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Tavares, Goaltending, Defensemen and Centers
On the New York Islanders ... John Shannon: There is no timeline for John Tavares to make a decision, and it's being described as day-to-day. "Should be noted the Islanders’ advantage of offering an 8th year expires midnight on June…
NHL Rumors: Tavares, van Riemsdyk, Couture, Mason, Stastny, Johnson, Ward, and O’Reilly
On John Tavares, James van Riemsdyk, Logan Couture, Steve Mason, Paul Stastny, Jack Johnson, Cam Ward and Ryan O'Reilly ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger said a John Tavares decision will be made on July 1st or before it. The…
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Maroon, Kings, Plekanec, Canadiens and the Blues
On Artemi Panarin ... Amir Basu: Pierre McGuire on Panarin: "I think he's looking for more bright lights, big city, his girlfriend is very successful in the modelling business, I think they would like to move on to a bigger city with…
NHL Rumors: Hutton, Anderson, Rangers, Canadiens, Islanders and Sabres
On Carter Hutton ... Jim Thomas: Have confirmed that Hutton's camp will be speaking with the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders. The St. Louis Blues are still in the…
NHL Rumors: More Free Agents, Trade Talk, and Paul Stastny
Free agent questions to ponder Tom Gulitti of NHL.com answers some important questions as free agency approaches. While John Tavares weighs his options, and Erik Karlsson waits for Ottawa, there is still news. Where does James van Riemsdyk sign? Will…
NHL Rumors: Artem Anisimov, Miro Aaltonen, and the St. Louis Blues
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks forward Artem Anisimov has to submit a list of 10 teams that he'd accept a trade to by July 1st. Submitting the list doesn't mean that he'll be traded. Anisimov's agent Todd…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Sabres, Penguins and Hurricanes
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said they would make a decision on RFAs Tomas Jurco and Anthony Duclair in the coming days. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bob McKenzie: The Sabres held lots of…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Wild, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Amir Basu: Bob McKenzie on Ryan O'Reilly: “Jason Botterill and the Sabres simply didn’t get what they thought was fair value, they will still continue to try but he is due a big signing bonus July…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Coyotes, Oilers, Sabres, and Sharks
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Pierre LeBrun: Keep hearing the Canadiens are debating on moving down from No. 3. Would the Coyotes at No. 5 be a fit? Are they looking to go down further? Craig Morgan: Don't believe the…