NHL Rumors: McDavid, Red Wings, Sharks, Canucks, Alzner and Blackhawks
On the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid ... Ryan Rishaug: Think that Connor McDavid could get an eight year deal in the $13 million range. Elliotte Friedman: Furthering McDavid's report, hearing McDavid's deal could be around $13.25 million a season…
NHL Rumors: Top 30 UFAs … NY Islanders and John Tavares
On the Top 30 unrestricted free agents ... Frank Seravalli: Top 30 UFAs that could be available on July 1st. Kevin Shattenkirk - Washington T.J. Oshie - Washington Alexander Radulov - Montreal Karl Alzner - Washington Martin Hanzal - Minnesota…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: The 34-year old Peter Budaj will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1st, but the Lightning are interested in bringing Budaj back next season to backup…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Some Teams That Might/Might Not Be Interested
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: There had been some teams that were questioning whether it was within the rules for Devils to do a Ilya Kovalchuk sign-and-trade. League source confirms that it is allowed. Mike Morreale: Devils GM Ray…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Florida Panthers
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Luke Fox of Sporstnet: Coyotes GM John Chayka said they plan on drafting the best player available and is open to moving up or down. Chayka said they also need a 'play-now centre.' “We’ve got…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers – Jaromir Jagr, Thomas Vanek and Dale Tallon
On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards of the Miami Herald: Pending UFA forward Jaromir Jagr when asked about his future yesterday. “We’ll wait and see,” said Jagr, 45, who played in all 82 games this season and only missed…
Rink Rumblings: The Movers of the NHL Trade Deadline
Part I ... Looking back at the trade deadline ... the movers The March 1st NHL trade deadline fell well short of expectations, as big names such as Matt Duchene, Gabriel Landeskog, Marc-Andre Fleury and Evander Kane did not get moved…
NHL Trade: Detroit Red Wings Trade Thomas Vanek To The Florida Panthers
The Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Thomas Vanek to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Dylan McIlrath and a 3rd round pick. The Red Wings will retain 50 percent of Vanek's contract. On the 3rd round pick - if the…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Coyotes, and Avalanche
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... On the Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: (posted before Johnny Oduya trade) GM Stan Bowman said he doesn't expect to make a big splash at the deadline. If he does look to trade for…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Stars, and Senators
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: From what has heard, doesn't sound like Patrick Sharp will end up in Los Angeles, and not sure if Thomas Vanek is a fit either. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Craig Custance:…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Smith, Vanek Want To Stay … Getting Calls On Others
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: It is decision for the Red Wings and Brendan Smith. They could sign him to a three-year deal around $3.5 million or they can trade him. Multiple teams are interested, including the…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Arizona Coyotes
On the Detroit Red Wings ... David Pagnotta: Multiple teams have shown interest in Riley Sheahan, Tomas Tatar and Gustav Nyquist. Steve Ott is also available. Aaron Ward: The Red Wings have to make a decision on pending UFA defenseman…