Morning Rumors: Sather, Penguins, Kesler, Nieuwendyk, Malone, Murray, Yakupov, Vanek and Naslund
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson has heard the 70-year old Glen Sather could be considering retiring as the Rangers GM.Trading Derrick Pouliot in a package for Ryan Kesler always seemed like a reach. Simon Despres made more sense.…
Morning Rumors VII: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players I
David Pagnotta: "Since yesterday evening, seems things have picked up with Habs. Again, no guarantees, but they're exploring multiple options on trade front" Pierre LeBrun: "Teams continue to phone Vancouver on Alex Edler... Wasn't a chip Canucks really looking to…
Morning Rumors I: Penguins Make Offer For Canucks Kesler
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Multiple sources saying the Penguins are pursuing Canucks Ryan Kesler. One proposed deal is the Penguins sending Brandon Sutter, two 2014 draft picks (likely a first and third), and the Canucks choice of Simon…
Morning Rumors III: Rangers, Sharks, Leafs, Pens, Stars, Sabres, Blues, Wild, Coyotes and Canadiens
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Trade talk is picking up. "There’s definitely more talking going on," one team executive told ESPN.com Monday night. "Some of the bubble/lower teams have begun to share their lists of players they might move if they fall…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Blues, Wild, Caps, Coyotes, Habs, Flames, Kings, Rangers, Leafs and More
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There is increasing talk that the Sabres will trade goalie Ryan Miller, and it could happen before the Olympic Break. The goalie market is limited though. The Blues are mentioned, but GM Doug Armstrong…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Flames, Blues, Blackhawks, Oilers, Penguins, Capitals, Redden and Torts
Eric Francis: Flames GM Brian Burke said that their first round pick is "not in play" and "we're not doing anything short term." The Fourth Period: Flames pending UFAs include: Michael Cammalleri, Lee Stempniak, Matt Stajan and Kris Russell. Teams looking for…
Morning Rumors II: Stars, Rangers, Kings, Hurricanes, Canucks, Lightning, Penguins, Leafs and Senators
TSN Insider Trading: McKenzie: Two Stars who may be okay with being traded are Ray Whitney and Sergei Gonchar. Whitney would be a rental, but Gonchar as two years left at $5 million. LeBrun: A Dan Girardi extension may be…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Injuries, IR, Recalls, Lines and Some Starting Goalies
Tim Wharnsby: The Coyotes put Rostislav Klesla on waivers. Edmonton Oilers: Ales Hemsky has gone back to Edmonton to have his ankle further examined. Yahoo Sports NHL: Steven Stamkos took the morning skate with Lightning teammates for the first time…
Morning Rumors: Rangers, Bruins, Penguins, Leafs, Caps, Islanders and Coyotes Offered Flyers Yandle for JVR
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks wonders if the Rangers should use Dan Girardi as a trade chip. Thus, how much more value as a trade chip, rather than as a first-pair defenseman, might Girardi bring to a Ranger organization…
Morning Rumors: Leafs, Oilers, Flyers, Flames, Jets and Penguins
Nick Kypreos: "In wake of Carlyle rant this morning 2 #NHL clubs have confirmed for me #Leafs have made Kadri available in any trade discussion." (If you missed some of what Carlyle said, can read some of it here by Michael…
Morning Rumors: Vanek, Chaisson, Depres, Ducks, Penguins, Gardiner, Ryan, Glencross and the Flyers
Jim Matheson: Lots of people think that Thomas Vanek may take a pay-cut and sign with the Wild in the summer. He went to school in Minnesota and is good friends with Jason Pominville. Nathan MacKinnon is living J.S. Giguere's…
Afternoon NHL and KHL Rumors: Raanta, Theodore, Prospal, Penguins and Pominville
Igor Eronko: Rumors are that KHLs Omsk is looking at Blackhawks goalie Antti Raanta instead of Jose Theodore. Spector's Hockey: Vinny Prospal is still looking for a team. Doesn't plan on retiring as he feels he can still play. William…