Trade: Maple Leafs Acquire Michael Grabner for Five Players
The New York Islanders have traded Michael Grabner to the Toronto Maple Leafs for forwards Taylor Beck and Carter Verhaeghe, defensemen Matt Finn and Tom Nilsson, and goaltender Christopher Gibson. General Fanager is showing the Maple Leafs as now having…
Rumors II: Kane, Phaneuf, Huberdeau and Fabbri
James O'Brien of Pro Hockey Talk: Darren Dreger said on Monday's TSN's Insider Trading that since Patrick Kane hasn't been charged with anything as of yet, so there is no "logistical" reason for him not to attend the Blackhawks training…
Rumors I: Senators, Devils, Flyers, and Penguins
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There are likely only two roster spots open for the Senators, one on the blueline to fill in for the injured Chris Phillips, and one up front to replace the departed Erik Condra. If…
Rumors and Notes II: Canadiens, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
Jack Todd of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens will give Alex Galchenyuk a shot at center, but Todd wouldn't be surprised if he's back on the wing by the end of October. Until Galchenyuk is able to show that he…
Rumors: Skinner, Sabres, Stamkos, Maple Leafs, and Tlusty
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Jeff Skinner has heard his name in the rumor mill for awhile now. “There’s not much I can do about it,” Skinner said. “You hear all the talk, all the rumors.…
Rumors II: Senators camp, Bruins defensemen, Bergenheim, and Glencross
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun on jobs at the Senators' training camp: Garrioch notes that Erik Condra's departure and Chris Phillips' injury leave a couple of roster spots open. Assistant GM Randy Lee said, "It depends, you never know…
Morning Hits: Court Cases, Franson, Boyes, and Injury notes
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Ryan O'Reilly's court case in London, Ontario has been pushed back again, and is scheduled for October 1st. O'Reilly has been charged with impaired driving and leaving the scene of an accident. AP in…
Morning Hits: Expansion, Voynov, Glencross, Bernier, and Flames
Chris Johsnton: "Gary Bettman says the NHL "has a lot of work to do" before making a final decision on expansion." Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Russian news agency TASS on Slava Voynov. US Immigration & Customs Enforcement Western…
Rumors and Notes: Stamkos, Kruger, McDonagh, and Babcock
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The biggest hurdle with regards to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos is the expected salary cap hit in the $10.5 million range. GM Steve Yzerman, agent Don Meehan or Stamkos are not talking about…
Morning Hits: Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets, Flyers, and Canucks
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Mike Babcock on his decision process to leave the Red Wings and join the Maple Leafs. “It wasn’t one day, it was 12 days,” Babcock said of the period in which he mulled over…
Rumors and Notes: UFAs, Wild, Paille, Leafs, and Phillips
Michael Traikos of the Toronto Sun: Some remaining free agents with less than two weeks to training camp: Cody Franson (reports of the Bruins and Sabres being interested), Jiri Tlusty (Hurricanes maybe), Sean Bergenheim, Curtis Glencross, Marek Zidlickly, and Brad…
Rumors: Backes, Seidenberg and Players Who Could be Traded
Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall indirectly denied a report that they inquired about Blues David Backes. Brayden Schenn's name was mentioned in the rumor. Tim Panaccio: GM Hextall shot down Backes trade rumors, referencing past rumors involving the Flyers…