NHL Rumors: Perron, Vesey, Elias, Nyquist and Thornton
On David Perron ... Matt Drake of Habs Eye On The Prize: David Perron said that his first choice was to re-sign with the Anaheim Ducks according to his interview with the RDS. It was down to the Montreal Canadiens…
Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Blues, Quebec City and Stars
On the Boston Bruins ... Craig Custance of EPSN: Bruins GM Don Sweeney is still trying to improve their roster for the upcoming season. Jimmy Vesey could be one piece they'd like to add. The David Backes gives the Bruins…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Coyotes, Capitals and Blues
On Free Agent Kris Russell ... Darren Dreger: Free agent defenseman Kris Russell is still waiting for a few teams to clear some cap space. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The agent for RFA forward Tobias Rieder said…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, World Cup, Blues and Jets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray's decision on Evander Kane shouldn't solely be around whether he's guilty or innocent, but what is best for the team going forward. Murray can hope…
NHL Rumors: Steen, Vesey, Bartkowski and the Jets
On Alex Steen ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Alex Steen would like to get a contract extension done before the season starts, and the Blues might be hopeful as well. GM Doug Armstrong doesn't want to…
NHL Rumors: Wings, Bruins, Sabres, Blues, Rangers and Panthers
On the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: If Red Wings GM Ken Holland is convinced that Petr Mrazek is their No. 1 goalie, the Wings could look to move…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Canucks and Bruins
On the Minnesota Wild and Matt Dumba ... Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Contract talks between the Minnestoa Wild and RFA Matt Dumba are ongoing. Wild assistant GM Brent Flahr and Dumba's agent Craig Oster are expected to meet during…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and RFAs
On the New York Rangers ... Andy Graziano: The Rangers may not be finished after the Derick Brassard - Mika Zibanejad trade. Hearing that they are back in on Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. EJ Hradek: Though it's possible, don't see the…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blues, Flames and Red Wings
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of NY Daily News: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton indicated that he may not be done trading this offseason . Yesterday's move is the type of deal they would need to make if…
NHL Rumors: Blues – Shattenkirk, Sobotka and Schwartz
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (mailbag) The percentage that Blues are able to trade Jay Bouwmeester and re-sign Kevin Shattenkirk is likely between zero and two percent. Before the Edmonton Oilers traded…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Rangers and Blues
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Steve Fryer of the OC Register: The Ducks have added Jonathan Bernier after trading Frederik Andersen, re-signed Korbinian Holzer earlier this week, and they probably aren't finished making moves this offseason. They have nine defensemen…
Rumors and Notes: Russell, RNH, Bruins and Arbitration Dates
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Source saying the Panthers are showing some interest in free agent defenseman Kris Russell. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: Would be "stunned" if the Oilers traded Ryan Nugent-Hopkins before the start…