NHL Rumors I: Senators Shopping Jason Spezza
Nick Kypreos: Sources say in the Senators are shopping Jason Spezza to Western conference teams. Bruce Garrioch: Unlike Phaneuf, the return for Jason Spezza would be similar to a deadline rental: a NHL ready player, prospect and a first round…
NHL Rumors I: Coaching Edition – Blues, Maple Leafs, Sharks and Hurricanes
Andy Strickland: The Blues extended head coach Ken Hitchcock. Assistants Brad Shaw and Ray Bennett will remain with the team. Gary Agnew and Corey Hirsch won't be back. Steve Simmons: Expect the Blues to bring in Kirk Muller as an assistant…
NHL Rumors II: Leafs, Predators, Blues, Wings, Avs, Sharks, Flyers and Offer Sheets
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: An NHL executive on pending RFA James Reimer: “If I’m the Leafs, I don’t make him a qualifying (restricted free agent) offer. The reason, you can’t get much for him in a trade. So…
Morning Rumors III: 1st Overall, Stars, Flyers, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Selanne, Blues and Avalanche
Damien Cox: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said on the Fan 590 that he is actively shopping the first overall pick. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Though he thinks that Cody Eakin will end up being the Stars…
NHL Rumors II: The Islanders and Blues Goaltending Situation
Arthur Staple: If the Islanders are able to sign Jaroslav Halak, GM Garth Snow says he's not finished there: "Right now we have 0 goalies signed. Probably not wise to go into a season w/ 1 goalie." Brett Cyrgalis of the…
Morning Hits: Toews, Mitchell, Pokka, Miller Trade Recap, Poti and Tarasenko’s Rights Traded
Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Jonathan Toews was under the weather yesterday but is expected to be ready for Game 1. Dennis Bernstein: Kings coach Sutter on defenseman Willie Mitchell's status: "hasn't skated yet, we'll see ." Arthur Staple: The Islanders can't sign…
NHL Rumors I: Stafford, Ehrhoff, Ott, Peverley, Sharks, Nilsson, Wilson and Blues
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Drew Stafford is expected to remain with the Sabres next year, at least for the start of the year. Stafford is entering the last year of his four-year, $16 million deal. They will likely…
NHL Rumors II: St. Louis Blues Edition: Lack of Scoring, Hitchcock, Allen and Miller
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues offense struggled in their series loss to the Blackhawks. GM Doug Armstrong on if they'll look at free agency or a trade to add scoring. “I look at last year’s free-agent…
Morning Hits: Habs-B’s, Rangers, Devils, Stars, Flyers, Lightning, Red Wings and Ducks
Louis Jean: The Canadiens and Bruins series will start on Thursday, with Game 2 on Saturday. Dejan Kovacevic: The Rangers are now 0-12 in playoff games since 2009 when they've had the series lead. Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello: "Realistically…
NHL Rumors II: Blue Jackets, Capitals, Islanders, Hurricanes, Leafs, Stalock and Gretzky
Craig Custance of ESPN: Some things that could happen with the Blue Jackets this offseason. 1. Lock up Ryan Johansen - Johansen is a RFA and they'll have to decide if they want to do a bridge deal or a…
NHL Rumors I: Vanek, Red Wings, Chara, Selanne, Miller, Blue and Oilers
Charley Walters of Twin Cities: Should look for Wild owner Craig Leipold to go after UFA Thomas Vanek this summer. He would replace Dany Heatley in offense and salary slot. Walters said not to be surprised if Brian Lawton ends…
Morning Hits: GMs, Backes Talk, Vellucci and Waivers
Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello is the longest running GM. Jim Rutherford was second (June 28, 1994) and George McPhee was third (June 9, 1997). Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "I'm sorry, but Backes is not a #1 on a Cup…