NHL Rumors: Marleau, Rangers, Canadiens, Radulov, Stars, and Devils
On Patrick Marleau ... Darren Dreger: "Told SJ is still working on Marleau. Toronto, Dallas and Anaheim still in the mix." Bob McKenzie: "I believe it's fair to say TOR made a major push to get both Marleau and Thornton.…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk and Shattenkirk
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Aaron Ward: "Unofficially hearing Alzner and Montreal Canadiens have agreed on a 5 year deal at roughly $4.5M per. #TSN" Eric Macramalla: "Alzner will pay about $11M in tax over five years on his reported…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Stars, Sharks, Kings, Senators and Blackhawks
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Devils don't have anything close trade-wise on Kovalchuck. Obviously that can change today potentially Pierre LeBrun: Teams on Ilya Kovalchuk's wish list include the New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto…
NHL Rumors: Thornton, Marleau, Maple Leafs and Predators
On Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau ... Kevin Kurz: The Sharks are willing to go more than one-year for Joe Thornton as well, likely a two-year offer on the table for him as well. David Pagnotta: Have been informed that…
NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau Appear To Be Hitting The Open Market
On Joe Thornton .... Pierre LeBrun: May be easier to list teams that haven't called Joe Thornton's camp. The Maple Leafs are among the teams that have called. Pierre LeBrun: Still believe there is a better chance than not that…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Lightning, Canucks, Penguins, Leafs, Senators, Sharks and Oilers
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said that he doesn't expect to be aggressive in the free agent market but they could have some opportunities. Chayka notes they don't really have any big roster holes.…
NHL Rumors: Friedman – Free Agent and Trade Notes
Free Agent and Trade Notes ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Predicting where some free agent goalies will end up ... Buffalo Sabres - Chad Johnson Philadelphia Flyers - Brian Elliott Winnipeg Jets - Steve Mason Anaheim Ducks - Ryan Miller Pittsburgh…
NHL Rumors: Justin Williams – Stars, Kings, Isles, Leafs, Caps, Flyers and Lightning
On Justin Williams ... Darren Dreger: No fewer than 10 teams have been in contact with Justin Williams including several top level teams. Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Dallas Stars: "They're not going to stop if they land Justin Williams.…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Thornton, Marleau and Their Open Window
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Elliotte Friedman on the Maple Leafs potentially signing Joe Thornton: "I'm sure that those are the kinds of things that they are exploring." Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet…
NHL Rumors: Alzner, Shattenkirk, Lightning and Devils
On Karl Alzner ... Darren Dreger: The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens have a strong interest in free agent defenseman Karl Alzner and indications are that they've spoken with him. Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1290: "I think Karl Alzner…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Miller, Horvat, Weal, Gagner and Mason
On the Anaheim Ducks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Ben Kuzma notes that it's easy to understand the mutual interest between Ryan Miller and the Anaheim Ducks. On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Trevor Linden on Ryan Miller: "Talks…
NHL Rumors: Smith, Stars, Williams, Canucks, Boyle and Sabres
On the New York Rangers ... Bob McKenzie: The NY Rangers are close to signing free agent Brendan Smith to a four-year contract extension. Bob McKenzie: Smith's deal will carry a salary cap hit of $4.35 million. Chris Nichols: Darren…