NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Buffalo Sabres
Maple Leafs coaches Smith and Keefe Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach D.J. Smith could get some interest from teams this offseason, including the Ottawa Senators. “Many believe D.J. Smith had the job…
NHL Rumors: Senators Coaching Candidates and More On Mark Stone At The Deadline
Ottawa Senators coaching candidates Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators have a list of traits they want to have in their next head coach. A teacher who will focus on the development and growth of each player…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Kings, Rangers, Jets, Oilers, Hurricanes and Maple Leafs
Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos says that St. Louis Blues coach Mike Yeo and Los Angeles Kings coach John Stevens could be on the hot seat, but will be given a bit of time to hopefully turn things around. Elliotte Friedman adds…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Bruins
On the Washington Capitals ... John Shannon: As of Friday night as 7:00 PM, have been told that the Capitals hadn't offered head coach Barry Trotz a contract yet. As of that time, there had been no meetings planned. On…
NHL Rumors: Escow, Islanders and Tavares, Hurricanes and Canucks
On Escrow ... Pierre LeBrun: "Hearing that projected escrow now for this season could drop to 8 percent; players have been paying 11.5 escrow all year. If it does end up at 8 percent, big drop from the 13.4 percent…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs … John Tavares and Max Pacioretty
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmonds of the Toronto Sun: believes the best way for new Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas to make a splash is to sign pending UFA John Tavares. He'll likely have to battle former…
NHL Rumors: Desharnais, Ducks, Avalanche and Hurricanes
On David Desharnais ... Igor Eronko: Have heard that David Desharnais could be heading over to the KHL next season. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jim Matheson: Ducks GM Bob Murray was happy with the work of center Derek Grant…
NHL Rumors: Coaches – Rangers, Stars, Flames and Hurricanes
On the New York Rangers ... Darren Dreger: College coaches who are in the mix for Rangers vacant head coaching position: Jim Montgomery (U of Denver), David Quinn (Boston U) and Scott Sandelin (Minnesota-Duluth). On the Dallas Stars ...…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Expansion, Senators, Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Stars, Hurricanes and Rangers
On Toronto Expansion, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: During the Vegas expansion process, a Toronto group created by Pasquale Paletta approached the…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Rangers, Senators, and Sabres
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Sportsnet's Headlines: Chris Johnston: The Red Wings have re-signed GM Ken Holland to a two-year contract extension. Nick Kypreos: The Red Wings will address head coach Jeff Blashill's status by Tuesday. Things are pointing…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, and Oilers
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: There is ongoing speculation regarding the Maple Leafs front office. Lou Lamoriello's three-year contract is up after the season. The Avalanche and Coyotes had interest in Maple Leafs…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Free Agency, Vrbata, Doan and Coaching Vacancy
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka made his big acquisitions in trades last week - Derek Stepan, Antti Raanta and Niklas Hjalmarsson, so it may be a quiet free agent period for…