Rumors VI: Steven Stamkos and the Lightning
Video: Glenn Healy on the Lightning's offer to Steven Stamkos. Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Bay Tribune: Steven Stamkos on Sportsnet reports that the Lightning offered him $8.5 million. “That’s a little surprising ... those guys are good,’’ Stamkos said…
Rumors IV: Senators, Sabres, Leafs, Jets, and Lightning
On Ottawa Senators defenseman Jared Cowen ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Senators defenseman Jared Cowen's stock may be on the rise as the deadline approaches somewhat due to his contract. If Cowen is bought out of the final year of…
Rumors II: Lightning, Canucks, Escrow, Ducks and Oilers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Looking like the price tag for Nikita Kucherov just went up after Aleksander Barkov agreed to his six-year deal with a $5.9 million cap hit. Scouting the Dallas Stars - Calgary Flames…
Pucks In Depth: Undeserving All-Star, Falling Stars and Ceci
THE OTHER UNDESERVING ALL-STAR There has been a lot of talk about how John Scott shouldn’t be participating in all-star weekend despite being voted captain. Well, he’s not the only guy who doesn’t deserve to be there. One player who…
Rumors III: Lightning, Habs, Jets, Flames, Rangers and More
Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman's top priority is to trade Jonathan Drouin. Yzerman is finding the Drouin trade market tough. 15 teams were interested in Drouin.Yzerman was looking for a roster…
Rumors II: Lightning, Jets, and Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos wouldn't confirm or deny Sportsnet's report that he was offered an eight-year, $68 million contract extension by the Lightning. "I'm not going to comment on…
Rumors II: Lightning, Sens, Habs, Jets and Preds
Sportsnet "Headlines": Elliotte Friedman on Tampa Bay Lightning's contract offer to Steven Stamkos. “Earlier this week we reported that the Lightning had made an offer to Steven Stamkos some time in the last few weeks,” Friedman said. “It’s believed that…
Rumors IV: Drouin, Red Wings, and Senators
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin. “It’s so tough to tell,” Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman told Edmonton’s 630 CHED Friday. “I think would love to…
Rumors II: Bruins, Senators and Lightning
On the Boston Bruins ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: On what pending free agent Loui Eriksson might fetch the Bruins in a trade. “Loui should bring a first-rounder, from a contender who will pick below 22nd, and a prospect,” says…
Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk and the Blues
On the St. Louis Blues and Kevin Shattenkirk ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Blues Kevin Shattenkirk knows his name has been in the rumor mill since the summer, and realizes it's part of the job.The Blues have been liked to…
Rumors IV: More on Jonathan Drouin
ESPN: On Jonathan Drouin. Pierre LeBrun: "I've already had a few NHL hockey execs tell me Drouin's refusal to play on in the AHL raises a red flag on the player's makeup, and makes them wonder about giving up the…
Rumors III: What The Oilers Could Look At If They Win The Draft Lottery
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks that if the Edmonton Oilers win the draft lottery this year, they should offer the No. 1 pick to the Arizona Coyotes for defensman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Oilers would get their No.…