NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Canadiens
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... NHL.com: The Hurricanes traded for the rights to Scott Darling on Friday and the hope to sign him soon than later. "Obviously we'd like to get something done sooner rather than later," Hurricanes general manager…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of Wrong Side of the Redline: (mailbag) is 99 percent sure that Antti Niemi won't be back with the Stars next season, likely a buyout. Kari Lehtonen will be back but in a…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders and Hurricanes
On the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: If the Islanders are not able to sign John Tavares to a contract extension, the Canadiens should make a move. The Islanders may have to explore the…
NHL Trade: Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Scott Darling From Chicago Blackhawks
The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired the rights to goaltender Scott Darling from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2017 3rd round pick. Thoughts from the media .... Chip Alexander: "Francis said acquiring Darling's rights was "bit of a gamble but one…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks Offseason Priorities
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Chicago Blackhawks. 1. Explore trading Brent Seabrook - The Blackhawks blueline could use a facelift, bringing in more youth and speed. Clearing his $6.875 million cap hit…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, and Kevin Shattenkirk
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Think that Stars will buy out goaltender Antti Niemi and keep Kari Lehtonen. They will then could look to sign a free agent goalie like Ben Bishop,…
NHL Rumors: College and Russian Free Agents, and the Carolina Hurricanes
On College free agent Neal Pionk ... Elliotte Friedman: Minnesota-Duluth defenseman Neal Pionk will be leaving school and turning pro. He's a free agent and will start the process this week. There will be a lot of interest in him.…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Vladimir Sobotka and the Dallas Stars
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Dhiren Mahiban: Bob McKenzie reporting that the Golden Knights have interviewed both Jack Capuano and Gerard Gallant for their head coaching position. On Vladimir Sobotka ... Aivis Kalnins: Forward Vladimir Sobotka and Avangard have mutually…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and Arizona Coyotes
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year, and five of the last six years. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and head coach Paul Maurice are heading into the final…
NHL Rumors: Taveres, Fowler, Boeser, Elliott, Bishop and Darling
On the New York Islanders, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Ben Bishop and Scott Darling ... TSN's Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Jonathan Tavares' future with the New York Islanders should be known by June. He can't sign a contract…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Expansion, Goaltending and Coaching
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: It's looking like the Stars will protect Esa Lindell and John Klingberg for the expansion draft. Dan Hamhuis will likely be unprotected, but it's unlikely the Vegas Golden Knights…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Avalanche and Stars
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The LA Kings tried to trade Marian Gaborik for months, and a buyout could be painful. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: Dater thinks that the Avalanche should…