NHL Rumors: Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Toronto Maple Leafs and first overall pick Auston Matthews still haven't worked out and entry-level contract, with the issue being performance bonuses that GM…
Rumors and Notes: Wild, Jackets, Leafs, Sharks and Ducks
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild put Jordan Schroeder on waivers yesterday. Schroeder filed for salary arbitration. Craig Button: "Arbitration ploy to demonstrate player should be on a two-way contract." On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron…
NHL Rumors: Hoffman, Johansson, Vrbata, Top Remaining UFAs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ryan McKenna of the Globe and Mail: The Senators and Mike Hoffman have an arbitration hearing set for August 4th. “We’re in the midst of trying to sign a new contract here,” Hoffman said, whose…
Quick Hits: Blues, Leafs and Nugent-Hopkins on Rumors
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: the St. Louis Blues have avoided salary arbitration with left winger Jaden Schwartz. Their arbitration had been set for July 20th. The deal is for five years…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Howard Berger: An agent said that the Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews are at a stalemate on an entry-level deal with the bonus package being an issue. Both sides are still talking. On the…
NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Tavares and Vesey
On Steven Stamkos, John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs and Jimmy Vesey ... A collection of tweets from Al Strachan - answering questions from followers. Alan Strachan: Steven Stamkos had no intention of signing with the Maple Leafs and they didn't…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers and Maple Leafs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Contract talks between the Ottawa Senators and RFA Cody Ceci's camp have been quiet for awhile. The salary arbitration date for the Senators and Mike Hoffman is set for…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Josh Yohe of DK Pittsburgh Sports: The Penguins would like to re-sign Matt Cullen and Justin Schultz, with GM Jim Rutherford saying last week that it's still a possibility. Aivis Kalnins: Kael Mouillierat is having…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Sharks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Contract talks between RFA winger Tobias Rieder are ongoing. Agent Darren Ferris said they are not close to a deal. Contract talks with RFA defenseman Connor Murphy started last…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Eric Stphens: Jonathan Bernier: "I had no idea there was a trade coming up or I was going to get moved." Jonas Siegel of the CP: Bernier's agent Pat Brisson said yesterday that Bernier…
NHL Trade: Maple Leafs Trade Jonathan Bernier To Ducks
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goaltender Jonathan Bernier to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional 2017 draft pick. Bernier was drafted 11th overall in the 1st round of the 2006 draft by the Los Angeles Kings. Thoughts from the…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Sabres and the Predators
On Jimmy Vesey, the Buffalo Sabres and the Nashville Predators ... John Vogl of the Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres will make a pitch to Jimmy Vesey this week. The Sabres do have a shot a signing Vesey despite his desire…