Rumors I: Four Teams In On Babcock … Leafs GM/Coaching Search
Ansar Khan of MLive: Wonder if Mike Babcock will take less to remain Red Wings where his family is comfortable, or will he take the best offer and move on?The Red Wings expect a decision by Friday at the latest.Four…
Rumors and Video: Coaching Notes and Top Vacancies
Elliott Friedman on SportsNet saying that barring a major breakdown, Todd McLellan will be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Kevin Allen of USA Today: Most desirable coaching vacancies: 1. Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid and the young forwards…
Rumors II: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Blues and Devils
Greg Brady: Hearing that San Jose is not in on Mike Babcock. Sounding like it was his call and not from lack of interest. Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Leafs have missed out on or passed on potential…
Rumors III: Senators, Stars, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have started contract talks with pending UFA goalie Andrew Hammond. "I have been in touch with Ottawa, however nothing is imminent," Plante said in a text message early Monday morning. "Andrew is…
Rumors II: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Sharks and Flyers
Darren Dreger of TSN: If the Oilers don't get Babcock, they could look towards Claude Julien if he's let go, Todd McLellan, Todd Nelson and maybe one more candidate. Not expected to be on the list are Ken Hitchcock, Paul MacLean…
Rumors II: Penguins Offseason Outlook and Malkin Trade Destinations
Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said that ownership would not hold them back on potential buyouts, with Rob Scuderi and Chris Kunitz as possible candidates. “I have full support from ownership to do what's necessary…
Rumors I: Senators Want A Top-Six … Offer For Hammond Coming
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray plans on returning next season. "I'm keeping going. I've talked to the doctors, I've talked to my family, I talked to ownership and if my health holds up and everything…
Rumors I: Islanders, Senators, Sharks and Blues
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Islanders.1. Add a defenseman and a backup goalie - late season injuries showed the need another veteran defenseman that can play in the top four. Michal Neuvirth is a UFA and they'll…
Rumors II: Canucks, Penguins, Flyers and Sharks
Elliotte Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks Shawn Matthias will be a UFA and he isn't stressing about it. The 27-year old is coming off an 18 goal season where he made $1.85 million. “The team has a lot of…
Rumors II: Bruins, Jets, Sharks, Devils and Flyers
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins vacant GM position is Don Sweeney's to lose. "You could throw huge names out there as candidates for this GM job, and there are some out there that are interesting, especially brilliant, young assistant…
Rumors III: Jets, Blues, Bruins and Sharks
Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have eight UFAs (Michael Frolik, Drew Stafford, Lee Stempniak, Jim Slater, Jiri Tlusty, Matt Halischuk, T.J. Galiardi and Adam Pardy) this season, and four to deal with in 2016 - Andrew Ladd,…
2014-15 Top 5 Selke Trophy Candidates
Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Every year it seems the same handful of players are in the running for the Selke Trophy, and this season things are no different with the usual suspects once again…