NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... John Shannon: There still hasn't been a final decision from Ilya Kovalchuk with regards to if it's the NHL or KHL. He's still going over his options. Aivis Kalnins: There are still teams that are trying…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk and Shattenkirk
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Aaron Ward: "Unofficially hearing Alzner and Montreal Canadiens have agreed on a 5 year deal at roughly $4.5M per. #TSN" Eric Macramalla: "Alzner will pay about $11M in tax over five years on his reported…
NHL Rumors: Duchene, Sharp, Vanek, Ferraro, Kovalchuk, Williams, Kunitz and more
On Matt Duchene ... B.D. Gallof: Hearing that the Avs Matt Duchene will be traded to either the Columbus Blue Jackets or the Carolina Hurricanes. Don't think the Islanders are in on Duchene anymore. Jimmy Murphy: Keep hearing that the…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk – Bruins, Rangers, Devils, Sabres and Ligthning
On the Kevin Shattenkirk ... Jimmy Murphy: Jorden Neumann, Shattenkirk's agent, told that reports that they've narrowed his list down to the Bruins and Rangers are "inaccurate." Mike Harrington: After the Sabres conference call yesterday afternoon, and likely forget about…
NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Sabres, Jets, Trade Bait, and the Lightning
On Scott Hartnell ... Aaron Portzline: Have been told that five or six teams have show some interest in Scott Hartnell. Hartnell would like to sign for a contender. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Frank Seravalli: The Sabres were one…
NHL Rumors: Duchene, Radulov, Alzner, Shattenkirk, Williams and Jagr
On Matt Duchene, Alexander Radulov, Karl Alzner, Kevin Shattenkirk, Justin Williams and Jaromir Jagr ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Avs GM Joe Sakic continue to mull over trade offers for forward Matt Duchene that he has on the table. The…
NHL Rumors: Duchene, Jackets, Preds, Isles, Williams, Bonino, Kulikov and Jagr
On Matt Duchene ... Darren Dreger: The Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators have trade offers for Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene. Other teams are still calling the Avs as well and the Avs continue their waiting game. Aaron Portzline:…
NHL Rumors: Price, Mason, Elliott, Flyers, Lightning and Bruins
On Carey Price ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050. With Henrik Lundqvist making $8.5 million: "I'm going to bet that Carey Price's (cap hit) is north of $10 million." Chris Nichols: McKenzie just making a guess but "I won't be…
NHL Rumors: Bonino, Vanek, Sharp, Boyle, Neil and Jagr
On Nick Bonino ... Larry Brooks: Nick Bonino could be looking for a four or five year deal. Can't see that Rangers being into that. The Rangers interest in Patrick Marleau is baffling. Chris Nichols: Elliotte Friendman on Bonino: "I think…
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…