NHL Rumors III: Jets, Canucks, Ducks and Maple Leafs
Mark Spector of SportsNet.ca: The Jets have trade chips in the 9th overall draft pick, Dustin Byfuglien (who wants to play defense but his coach wants him to be a forward) and Evander Kane. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff, “Maybe we’re the…
NHL Rumors I: Flames, Kings, Penguins, Panthers, Hurricanes and Red Wings
Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: The Flames called the Panthers about the 1st first overall pick. “Brad’s made the call — and he should make the call to see what the price tag is,” Flames boss Brian Burke said…
NHL Rumors IV: Maple Leafs and the Idea of Trading Up at the Draft
Mike Ziesberger of the Toronto Sun: There is talk that the Maple Leafs are interested in moving up in the draft. At the draft combine, the Leafs set up a late interview with one of the players that is projected…
NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs and Panthers Rumor 2.0 … Others Interested in Phaneuf?
Howard Berger of Berger Bytes: Continuing on with the previously mentioned Maple Leafs and Panthers trade rumor. From a Western Conference scout. “Your people aren’t completely out of whack with that rumor you posted the other day,” the scout told…
NHL Rumors V: Toews, Kane and Other Blackhawks, Subban and Bolland
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane contact extensions that they can begin talking about on July 1st: "It's the highest priority for us," Bowman said. "Looking at next year, there's no…
NHL Rumors I: Holy Smoke – Sharks, Leafs, Panthers and Senators
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "The Sharks are obviously trying to go through something of an overhaul" ... "Don't know if that is a shot about anyone in particular" ... "I can tell you this, the sense in SJ when the season ended was if coach…
NHL Rumors: Berger Reports A Maple Leafs – Panthers Blockbuster Rumor
4:45 PM Hope Smoke: Craig Button: "I think when you consider some of the areas that the Panthers have in place & the history of Tallon, specifically with Kane...""...you look at exceptional talent players like Ehlers/Nylander those of skill players...""...…
NHL Rumors III: Gagner For Umberger? Reinhart, First Overall and Callahan
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Portzline says that Sam Gagner for R.J. Umberger trade rumor is out there. Gagner has a $4.8 million cap hit and a $5 million salary for the next two seasons. Umberger requested a trade…
NHL Rumors II: Canadiens, Rangers, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Tim Wharnsby of CBC: The Canadiens have P.K. Subban, Lars Eller, Dale Weise and Ryan White as restricted free agents. Do they look to re-sign Brian Gionta, Andrei Markov and Mike Weaver? Do they try to re-sign Thomas Vanek? Wharnsby…
NHL Rumors IV: Gagner, Sharks, Thornton and Richards
The Fourth Period: The Oilers are still offering up Sam Gagner as they look to trade him before July 1st when his no-trade clause kicks in. The Kings almost acquired him during the season. The Predators, Maple Leafs and Stars…
NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Flyers, Oilers, Pens, Caps and Isles
Better late than never ... Mike Hume of ESPN: Hume makes note of trade chips as the draft approaches. 1. The Panthers 1st overall pick - the Canucks could be interested and have veteran defenseman that could get the conversation…
NHL Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Komarov and Brodeur
Michael Traikos of the National Post: Leo Komarov wants to return to the NHL and is looking for a multi-year deal, possibly in the $2 million range he was getting in the KHL. Agent Mark Gandler could be looking to drive up…