NHL Rumors I: Blackhawks, Gardiner, Penguins and Jets
Scott Powers of ESPN: It seems unlikely that Kevin Hayes will sign with the Blackhawks. One of the reasons he hasn't signed is that he may not see a quick path the NHL with the Blackhawks. It could take a…
NHL News: Leafs, Rangers, Ducks and Flames
Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs fire assistant GMs Claude Loiselle and Dave Poulin, and hire Kyle Dubas. James Mirtle: Brandan Shanahan's biggest stamp, one of the sharpest, upcoming executives. Steve Simmons: There will be one or two more front office…
Quick Hits: Maple Leafs, Sobotka, Kreider, O’Reilly and Islanders
Steve Simmons: There is something brewing today with regards to the Maple Leafs. Should expect a significant announcement at some point today. Jeremy Rutherford: Vladimir Sobotka was awarded $2.725 million in arbitration. He when returns to the Blues/NHL, that is…
NHL Rumors IV: Friedman Talks Maple Leafs
Hope Smoke: Elliotte Friedman: "Obviously the relationship between the Leafs & Franson isn't easy. Have had contract battles for a few years in a row now" ... "It's pretty clear Franson wasn't happy at times last year with the team &…
NHL Rumors II: Leafs Could Still Be Looking To Trade Franson … Oilers?
Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star: Cody Franson received his third straight one-year deal ($3.3 million) from the Maple Leafs. His new deal doesn't mean the Maple Leafs won't continue looking at moving him. “Toronto’s obviously where I want to…
NHL Rumors III: Friedman’s Final Thoughts of the Summer
Elliotte Friedman: Teams could be eyeing Coyotes Antoine Vermette, who has one year left on his deal. GM Don Maloney would like to sign to an extension.Have to think Ryan O'Reilly will follow Paul Stastny out of town. There is…
NHL News: Maple Leafs and Franson Agree On One-Year Deal
Lance Hornby: The Maple Leafs and Cody Franson avoid salary arbitration and agree to a one-year, $3.3 million contract. Franson is coming off a career high in assists (28) and points (33) last season. He had filed a $4.2 million…
NHL Rumors II: Johansen, Five Arbitration Cases and No Setoguchi For Leafs
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen may still be far apart in contract talks, but at least they have been in contact after weeks of no communication. A source saying that Johansen's camp recently…
NHL Rumors I: Leafs and Franson Close … Arbitration Looming for Reimer and Sobotka
James Mirtle: Sounding like the Maple Leafs and Cody Franson will likely avoid their arbitration hearing with a last minute deal today. Will likely split the difference. Mirtle thinks the Leafs still intend to trade Franson. There are lots of…
NHL Rumors III: Franson and Roussel Going To Arbitration … Zuccarello
Elliotte Friedman: 48 hours before arbitration hearings, players and teams submit a dollar figure. The arbitrator can choose any number between or in rare cases, above the numbers submitted. Elliotte Friedman: Cody Franson submitted $4.2 million, with the Maple Leafs…
NHL Rumors II: Blackhawks, Nylander and the Stars
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: The Blackhawks will be $1.3 million or $2.2 million over the salary cap depending on whether Teuvo Teravainen is given a roster spot. The Blackhawks need to shed at least one contract and GM…
NHL Rumors II: UFAs That Are Still Available
Craig Custance of ESPN: Free agency has hit a bit of a lull. “There’s a few players that teams are starting to call on to round out the roster,” said one agent on Wednesday. “They go through the initial blast…