NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Lightning, Canucks, Penguins, Leafs, Senators, Sharks and Oilers
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said that he doesn't expect to be aggressive in the free agent market but they could have some opportunities. Chayka notes they don't really have any big roster holes.…
NHL Rumors: Justin Williams – Stars, Kings, Isles, Leafs, Caps, Flyers and Lightning
On Justin Williams ... Darren Dreger: No fewer than 10 teams have been in contact with Justin Williams including several top level teams. Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Dallas Stars: "They're not going to stop if they land Justin Williams.…
NHL Rumors: Alzner, Shattenkirk, Lightning and Devils
On Karl Alzner ... Darren Dreger: The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens have a strong interest in free agent defenseman Karl Alzner and indications are that they've spoken with him. Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1290: "I think Karl Alzner…
NHL Rumors: Girardi, Lightning, Red Wings, Thornton and Marleau
On the Dan Girardi ... E.J. Hradek: Have heard that defenseman Dan Girardi could end up with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Steve Zipay: Girardi to the Lightning makes sense. Ryan Callahan and Girardi's families are close, the Lightning are competitive and…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Oilers, Senators and Lightning
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: Wouldn't be a surprise if the Flyers signed Jonathan Bernier. Keith Kinkaid could be a dark horse. David Pagnotta: Sounding like Michael Del Zotto won't be back with the Flyers next year. He…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – UFAs, Defensemen and Top-Nine Wingers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Think that the Lightning will be able to address their blueline from a trade, but they will also consider free agent options. Karl Alzner is one free agent that could be available.…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Lightning, Ducks and Senators
On the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning ... David Pagnotta: Some teams have called the Oilers about Ryan Nugent-Hopkins lately but there is nothing close. The Lightning are getting calls on Tyler Johnson, but are not close on anything.…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Sabres and Lightning
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Shawn Roarke: GM George McPhee said the No. 6 pick Cody Glass was in their top 5. McPhee said that they had a trade in place to move up in the draft to select…
NHL Rumors: Hamonic, Maple Leafs, Duchene, Islanders, Knights, Coyotes, Caps, Wild and Bruins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: "GS and Lou Lamoriello having a draft floor chat. Heard the Leafs are making a big push on Hamonic." On the Colorado Avalanche and New York Islanders ...…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Scandella, Bruins, Shattenkirk, Flyers, Leafs, Capitals, Rangers, Coyotes and Avalanche
On the Minnesota Wild and Marco Scandella .... Michael Russo: "#mnwild has a few balls in the air right now, things heating up, I'm told. Any trade consummated could come closer to the draft" Michael Russo: "#mnwild has something cooking.…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Free Agents, Trades, Top-Nine and Defense
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman hasn't decided yet who he will and who he won't qualify. Bryan Burns: Yzerman said he'd like to add a top-nine forward, either it be from someone already…
NHL Rumors: Trade Market Notes and Rumors From McKenzie
Bob McKenzie tweet storm Thursday morning on the trade market ... Bob McKenzie: "FWIW, this coming from someone with no sleep who's ready for a snooze, I think there'll be more trades Friday than today." Bob McKenzie: "As of last…