Tag: Thomas Vanek

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Michael Augello

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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:…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson