NHL Rumors II: The Top Centers, Gryba and the Hurricanes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray will have to wait to get the best offer for Jason Spezza. Spezza isn't the only center available, so the market is a little crowded at the moment. "I've talked…
NHL Rumors I: O’Reilly, Spezza, Kesler, Thornton, Red Wings, Ducks and Blues
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: If a team signs Ryan O'Reilly to an offer sheet, the Avs will match it. "We're going to match that," Sakic said, when asked about a possible offer sheet for the restricted free agent. The minimum O'Reilly…
NHL Video: HC – Could the Leafs Trade Phaneuf? Sharks and Thornton
SportsNets Hockey Central Panel talks about the Maple Leafs possibly trading Dion Phaneuf at the draft and Sharks possibly trading Joe Thornton.
NHL Rumors IX: Stastny, Panthers, Perron, Ducks, Thornton, Kulikov and Schroeder
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Talks between the Avalanche and Paul Stastny are expected to begin at the NHL Awards next week in Las Vegas.The Panthers continue to listen to offers on the first overall pick. "We've had one, maybe two,…
NHL Rumors VI: Thornton, Rangers, Flames, Cammalleri and Phaneuf
David Pollak: "Understand skepticism and disbelief surrounding #SJSharks "rebuild," but that is the message. Yea, could be just diminishing expectations. Or getting someone -- pick a name -- to agree to waive a no-movement clause. #SJSharks seem to be serious about…
NHL Rumors VII: Stastny, O’Reilly, Ward, Neal, Flames, Senators and Predators
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "Stastny got an offer from the Avs that is less than his current deal." ... "Hasn't been any dialogue between Avs & Stastny but I believe that will change soon. The ball is in Stastny's court" ... "Stastny is…
NHL Rumors IV: Seven Centers, Sharks, Thornton and Phaneuf
Rory Boylen of The Hockey News: Boylen looks at seven centers and the most likely destination for each.1. Jason Spezza - Ducks as the likely destination. 2. Joe Thornton - staying in San Jose. 3. Ryan Kesler - ending up…
NHL News: Afternoon Signings – Weise, Brown, Stalock and Friedman
Montreal Canadiens: The Montreal Canadiens have signed Dale Weise to a two-year contract extension. “The acquisition of Dale Weise contributed to the success of our team this season. A young veteran with a lot of character, Dale is an intense…
NHL Rumors IV: Jets, Avs, Jackets, Ducks and Maple Leafs
Bob McKenzie: Sense that Jets are open to considering a trade for any player, including Evander Kane. Bob McKenzie: The Avalanche are shopping P.A. Parenteau. He has two years left at $4 million a season. Bob McKenzie: The Blue Jackets need to…
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 II: Flames Try For Spezza, Blues, Rangers, Sharks, Avs and Kings
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources saying the Flames have made a pitch to the Senators for center Jason Spezza, but a deal is unlikely to happen. Sources saying Spezza isn't really interested in playing in Canada, with the…
NHL Rumors II: Boyle, Niskanen, Senators, Sharks, Hurricanes, Leafs and Lightning
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Dan Boyle has a short list of teams that he might be interested in signing with if he goes to the open market. Sources saying the Penguins are one of those teams. Boyle doesn't…