Rumors: Ladd, Byfuglien and Stamkos
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Wiebe thinks the Jets need to make their best offers to pending UFAs Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien. If they can't find a common ground, GM Kevin Cheveldayoff needs…
Rumors: Kopitar, Stamkos, College UFAs, and Senators
On Kopitar, Stamkos and potential college UFAs ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: Think that a deal between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar is "close," but not done. McKenzie thinks they have the term (expected to be the maximum eight…
GIFs: Andersen, Rinne, Reimer, Sedin, Marchard, Orlov and Oleksiak
Image from Winslow Townson of the AP Frederik Andersen robs Steven Stamkos 1. Stamkos couldn't believe he missed this one. Andersen steals it off the goal line! #NHLDucks #SixSaves pic.twitter.com/mRMufdyw2l — Greg Balloch (@GregBalloch) November 22, 2015 Pekka Rinne stretches…
Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…
Rumors II: Kings, Leafs, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Ducks
On the Kings and Maple Leafs ... David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Kings and Anze Kopitar are not close on a contract extension. Both sides have agreed on eight-years, but are apart on money. Pagnotta doesn't see Kopitar…
Rumors and Notes: Lightning, Rangers and Flyers
On the Lightning ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Agent Don Meehan on TSN 1050 on the contract situation between Steven Stamkos and the Lightning. “Well, I think although it may not be the norm, it’s not unprecedented. We had…
Rumors II: Avs, Flames, Leafs, Devils, Canes, Flyers and More
Garrioch Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talk is that Joe Sakic is calling around the league desperately looking for help to kickstart the 4-9-1 Avs. Sources saying they are wanting to improve their blueline. Flames GM Brad…
Rumors: Ducks, Blue Jackets, Kopitar, Stamkos and Staal
Bob McKenzie on Kevin Allen and Jimmy Hascup's "NHL Top Shelf" podcast McKenzie on the Anaheim Ducks.. Ducks GM Bob Murray has been trying to make a trade. So often these teams that get off to a bad start in…
Rumors II: Wild, Predators, Kings and Lightning
On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: (mailbag) On if Jared Spurgeon could be traded before the deadline - Spurgeon will be a restricted free agent this offseason. If they are unable to re-sign hikm, it would…
Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Hurricanes, Leafs and Predators
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Bruce Boudreau got a vote of confidence from GM Bob Murray, but a finger is being pointed at Murray in some circles. Some around the league are wondering if Murray will…
Rumors: Flames, Lightning, and Stars
Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1040 radio on the possibility of Steven Stamkos to Calgary trade. “Well, listen. Certainly Treliving, I think, has been on the phone to a lot of teams, from what I can…
Rumors and Notes: Lightning, Flyers, Jackets, Sabres and Bruins
Fluto Shinzawa of Boston Globe: Both Ben Bishop and Steve Mason will be unrestricted free agents after the 2016-17 season, and both will likely to be looking for multi-year deals at over $6 million per season. GMs Steve Yzerman and…