NHL Rumors: Kessel, Pacioretty, Plekanec and Nylander
On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phil Kessel ... TSN: Bob McKenzie on TSN's Insider Trading said it's possible that the Penguins trade Phil Kessel this offseason, but there isn't a guarantee that they will. "So they'll listen on Kessel, if…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Panthers, Senators, Leafs, Knights and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on their pending free agents: “(Paul) Postma, (Kenny) Agostino, (Brian) Gionta will not be offered contracts, and we’ve told as such. Austin Czarnik is going to be a group 6.…
NHL News and Notes: Expansion, Sens, Coyotes, Ducks, Canadiens, Leafs, Canucks, Knights and Captials
Catching up on some NHL news and notes from the past couple days ... On League news and notes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Board of Governors won't be voting on Seattle expansion during the June meetings. Nick Cotsonika: Gary Bettman…
NHL Rumors: Top 12 2018 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
On the Top 12 2018 NHL unrestricted free agents ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at the top 12 NHL free agents for this offseason, and some rumors and notes that are linked to the players. 1. John Tavares -…
NHL Rumors: Potential Offseason Trade Targets
Looking at 24 players who could be trade candidates this offseason ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Taking a look at some players who could be dealt this offseason if the right offer comes in. Oscar Klefbom - Edmonton Oilers -…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Canucks, Islanders, Jets, European UFAs, Sharks and Maple Leafs
On the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, European Free Agents, San Jose Sharks and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Things weren't right for Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler all season. He battled…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, van Riemsdyk, Kulemin, Islanders and Tavares
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Backup goaltender Anton Khudobin made $1.2 million the past two seasons. Would guess he'd sign a one- or two-year deal at around $1.5 million. Jimmy Murphy: Source is saying that the Bruins…
NHL News: Toronto Maple Leafs and Mark Hunter Part Ways
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Leafs PR: Brendan Shanahan: “Following extensive discussions with Mark, he and @MapleLeafs have mutually agreed to part ways,” ... “I’d like to sincerely thank Mark for everything he’s done for this organization over the last…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Wild, Blues, and Maple Leafs
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Aivis Kalnins: Sounding like the LA Kings are exploring their options to bring back defenseman Slava Voynov from the KHL. On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Darren Dreger on WGR 550: "I think the…
NHL News: Kings, Maple Leafs, Knights, Capitals and Jets
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Curtis Zupke: The Kings have signed defenseman Oscar Fantenberg to a one-year contract extension at $650,000. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: The Maple Leafs made four signings yesterday. Forward Pierre Engvall…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, NY Rangers and the NY Islanders
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Jim Toth: Sources are saying that pending RFA defenseman Jacob Trouba has told his agent that he wants to remain in Winnipeg and wants to sign a long-term deal. Trouba's agent Kurt Overhardt wouldn't comment.…