NHL Rumors: Islanders, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the New York Islanders ... Amar Basi: Bob McKenzie said on Monday that the Islanders have spoken with Dean Lombardi several times, but he won't be offered a position. Amar Basi: Bob McKenzie said that Lou Lamoriello would likely…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Rangers and Red Wings
On the Washington Capitals and Ilya Samsonov ... Igor Eronko: There is a report out there that goaltender Ilya Samsonov will join the Capitals once his season with Metallurg is over. Samsonov himself doesn't confirm the report and said that…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Rangers, Jets, Leafs, Wings, Lightning, Canes and Coyotes
On the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes and Arizona Coyotes ... Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Sportsnet Headlines on the Edmonton Oilers looking for offense on the wing.…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Devils, Ducks, Avs and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The Buffalo Sabres are not going to fire head coach Dan Bylsma. He's in just his second year behind the Sabres bench, and the team just is not good enough yet. Mike Harrington:…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Louis Blues
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Louis Blues ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning held their organization meetings this past weekend. GM Steve Yzerman said that coach Jon Cooper is "doing an excellent job," so…
NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Blackhawks, and Lightning
On Las Vegas ... Guy Flaming: Source saying that Kelly McCrimmon (WHLs Brandon Wheat Kings owner/GM) will likely be named Las Vegas' assistant GM. The Sin Bin: Las Vegas owner Bill Foley on the McCrimmon rumor: "Can't confirm at this…
NHL Rumors: Jonathan Drouin May Be Moved On Sunday
Late Saturday night, Brian Lawton of NHL Network noted that Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman may part with Jonathan Drouin as early as Sunday, a day in front of the NHL Trade Deadline. https://twitter.com/brianlawton9/status/703819369659248641 As we reported on Thursday, there…
NHL Rumors: Yzerman Issues Statement On Stamkos
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman issued a statement today that they won't be trading Steven Stamkos before the February 29th trade deadline. "I have said repeatedly that it is our hope to reach an…
Rumors and Notes: Canadian Dollar, Stamkos, Kopitar, and Ferland
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said earlier this offseason that his No. 1 priority was to sign Steven Stamkos to contract extension. Training camp is only two weeks away and an extension doesn't appear…
Video: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman Deadline Press Conference
Joe Smith: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman: "We feel we've accomplished what we wanted, that was to give us a better chance to win in the playoffs." Joe Smith: Yzerman: "I don't know that we overpaid. You look at what's been going on…
Morning Rumors: Canucks, Islanders, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks, Leafs, Sens, Canadiens and Avs
Eliotte Friedman of CBC: On the Canucks rumors: "Canuck rumour I: That the Aquilini family forced Tortorella on Gillis. Verdict: Skeptical." "Canuck rumour II: That ownership blocked Gillis from trading Ryan Kesler at the deadline. Verdict: Don't believe it." "Canuck…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Lundqvist, Callahan, GMs speak out on fighting and Bryzgalov going to Vegas
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist won't be talking with management about a contract extension anymore. “For me, all my focus is going to be on hockey: on the game and winning,” Lundqvist said before the Blueshirts’…