NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Maple Leafs winger P.A. Parenteau said it's the best he's felt in three years and is really happy with how things have gone for him this year. He is also…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Staal and the Rangers
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols: Ron Francis on TSN 1200 on Eric Staal's future: "We've had discussions. No decisions have been made yet." Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News: According to Kennedy's sources, the Hurricanes have been actively shopping…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks Potential Options
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: With so many teams still in the playoff race, GMs are not having an easy time on figuring out who might be available at the trade deadline. Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman. “The biggest thing…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Sens, Kings, Canucks and Stars
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Jacob Trouba's asking price will likely start at Dougie Hamilton's six-year, $34.5 million. The Jets could end up having just under $19 million for three right handed defensemen. The Jets could look to trade…
NHL Rumors: The Trade Market Is Flooded With Forwards
Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sense is the trade market will be busy from now until the trade deadline. Issue that is coming up now is that the trade market is flooded with forwards. There…
NHL Rumors: The Bruins Could Be Buyers and Sellers
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins will return from their road trip on February 22nd and they should have a better idea what their options are. Bruins President Cam Neely didn't shoot down the idea…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Canucks and More
On the Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It's believed the Kings have had preliminary discussions about a contract extension for head coach Darryl Sutter. LeBrun thinks that contract…
Rumors III: Devils, Oilers, Islanders, Leafs and Canadiens
On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM Ray Shero has said that he won't give up future assets for rental players. The Devils currently hold the second wild-card spot. They could use some scoring,…
Rumors: Oilers and Canadiens
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: After claiming Adam Clendening off waivers, don't be surprised if the Oilers move out a right-handed defenseman in the next few weeks. David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: It's unlikely the Oilers would…
Rumors: Predators, Islanders, Flyers and Oilers
On the Predators and Islanders ... Darren Dreger of TSN: Predators GM David Poile has had a number of contract extension talks with CAA Sports (Pat Brisson and JP Barry) about Seth Jones and Filip Forsberg. Talks started in the…
Rumors and Notes: Pending UFAs to Watch, Oilers, and Flames
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams are already taking notes on who might be available come the February 29th trade deadline day. “There’s teams sniffing around already,” said one league executive at a recent pre-season game. “Teams always talk…
Rumors: Backes, Seidenberg and Players Who Could be Traded
Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall indirectly denied a report that they inquired about Blues David Backes. Brayden Schenn's name was mentioned in the rumor. Tim Panaccio: GM Hextall shot down Backes trade rumors, referencing past rumors involving the Flyers…