Rumors I: Jersey Ads, Stamkos, and Ehlers
From Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: The NHL has reached a deal with Adidas and the company will begin producing jerseys for all 30 teams in 2017-18. Hornby explains that, after doubling Reebok's former contract price of $35 million,…
Top 2016 NHL Free Agents – Part I: Ranking Forwards 6 to 10
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Rumors III: Friedman Roundup
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are still some useful free agents available - Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff, Eric Fehr, Tomas Fleischmann, Cody Franson, Curtis Glencross, Jim Slater, Lee Stempniak and Scottie Upshall. “I think you’re going to see some good…
Rumors I: Stamkos, Seabrook, and At The End Of Their Careers?
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Bay Tribune: Steven Stamkos's agent Don Meehan said yesterday that contract talks haven't started yet, but it shouldn't be a concern. "For the moment, simply an issue of timing," Meehan told the Times. Stamkos is…
Rumors III: Stamkos, Kings, Hurricanes, Sharp and the Panthers
Scott Burnside of ESPN: The longer Steven Stamkos doesn't sign a contract extension (UFA next offseason), the more rumblings there will be that he won't return to Tampa Bay. Lightning GM Steve Yzerman doesn't want this to drag into training…
Rumors II: Sens, Panthers, Stamkos, Santorelli, Stempniak and Desjardins
On the Senators ... Murray told Colin Greening a couple of days ago he would not buy him out. #Sens— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 1, 2015 Murray tried to make trades today. Greening in particular. Nothing doing.— Wayne Scanlan (@HockeyScanner)…
Rumors IX: Beleskey, Capitals, Stamkos, Blues, Neuvirth and Coyotes
On Matt Beleskey ... 6-8 teams chasing Matt Beleskey. 5-7 year range is expected.— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2015 On the Capitals ... Caps will be bargain-bin shopping for a No. 7 defenseman who can play on the right,…
Rumors VIII: Stamkos and the Jets
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos has a year left on his deal, and is confident a contract extension will get done. "A lot of people forget I still have another year left on my deal, it's…
Video: Yzerman’s Priority Is A Stamkos Contract Extension
Lighting GM Steve Yzerman on his number one priority this offseason - signing Steven Stamkos to a contract extension. Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: GM Yzerman doesn't expect many changes to their roster heading into next season. Yzerman…
Rumors V: Dreger on O’Reilly, Stamkos, Leafs and St. Louis
Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 radio this morning. On what Ryan O’Reilly could bring back in a trade: “Yeah, what is it? That’s a good question. When you’re on the draft floor, it always seems to include a high pick,…
Rumors I: Lightning, Penguins and Blues
Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at some key offseason decisions for the Lightning. 1. A contract extension for Steven Stamkos - Stamkos has a year left at $7.5 million and can sign an extension starting on July 1st. Comparisons are Patrick…
Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers, Stars and Sharks
Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Gazette: The Penguins have traded away early round draft picks in the past to make runs at the cup. They traded their first rounder this year to the Oilers for David Perron. GM Jim Rutherford…