NHL Rumors III: Center Targets for Stars … Wild and Their Goaltending
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars will be looking for a No. 2 center this offseason, and there could be plenty of options. 1. Jason Spezza - the Stars would not be interest if it were for…
NHL Rumors III: Jason Spezza – Panthers, Blues, Ducks, Flames, Predators,
Harvey Fialkov of the Sun Sentinel: Bruce Garrioch said that Jason Spezza would waive his no-trade clause for 10 teams, including the Panthers. Spezza is the prototypical center that GM Dale Tallon craves. The need for a center is low…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canadiens, Islanders, Red Wings, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets
Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning could look at dealing one of their goalies. Ben Bishop is their No. 1 goalie. Anders Lindback is a RFA. They recently signed Andrei Vasilevskiy to an entry-level contract. They also…
NHL Rumors I: Vanek, Red Wings, Chara, Selanne, Miller, Blue and Oilers
Charley Walters of Twin Cities: Should look for Wild owner Craig Leipold to go after UFA Thomas Vanek this summer. He would replace Dany Heatley in offense and salary slot. Walters said not to be surprised if Brian Lawton ends…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Alfredsson, Capitals GM Candidates, Flames and Canucks
Craig Custance of ESPN: Some early offseason priorities for Red Wings GM Ken Holland. 1. Add an impact defenseman - the will have cap space this summer as David Legwand, Daniel Alfredsson, Mikael Samuelsson, Todd Bertuzzi, Kyle Quincey, Jonas Gustavsson…
NHL Rumors II: Jets, Predators, Canucks, Panthers, Hurricanes, Oilers and Maple Leafs
Elliotte Friedman: Evander Kane's recent benching doesn't mean he'll be traded by the Jets. There would be plenty of teams interested if they decide to trade him. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff may quietly test the trade market for Kane. The…
Morning Rumors: Miller, Hemsky, Vanek, Iginla, Folin, Carlyle, Maple Leafs and Oilers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues have let Ryan Miller's agent, Mike Liut, know they'd like to re-sign him. Miller will wait until after the season to talk. Miller's wife is an actress in LA. He has been linked to…
Morning Rumors: GMs on the Hotseat, Senators, Goalie Market, Expansion, Leafs, Canes and Hotstove Video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch names some GM who could be in trouble this offseason: David Poile (NSH) - if he goes, coach Barry Trotz is likely gone as well. Poile has been the GM since 1998. Assistant…
Morning Rumors: Sather, Penguins, Kesler, Nieuwendyk, Malone, Murray, Yakupov, Vanek and Naslund
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson has heard the 70-year old Glen Sather could be considering retiring as the Rangers GM.Trading Derrick Pouliot in a package for Ryan Kesler always seemed like a reach. Simon Despres made more sense.…
Morning Rumors: Canucks, Islanders, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks, Leafs, Sens, Canadiens and Avs
Eliotte Friedman of CBC: On the Canucks rumors: "Canuck rumour I: That the Aquilini family forced Tortorella on Gillis. Verdict: Skeptical." "Canuck rumour II: That ownership blocked Gillis from trading Ryan Kesler at the deadline. Verdict: Don't believe it." "Canuck…
Morning Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Bruins, Devils, Lightning, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jackets and Coyotes
Josh Rimer: Hearing that the Canucks will have a fire sale at the draft with Ryan Kesler, Alex Edler and Kevin Bieksa likely to go. What does this mean to the Sedins? Will ownership let GM Mike Gillis do the…
Morning Hits II: Garrioch Deadline Roundup, Brodeur, Klesla and Hotstove Video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams are putting more value on draft picks than in the past. “Teams aren’t like they used to be. They want to get value for draft picks,” said a league executive after the deadline.…