Free Agent Rumors: Callahan, Stastny, Elliott, Miller, Bolland and Iginla
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning have made a "good case" for Ryan Callahan to remain with the team according to his agent. "There's no question he did enjoy it," Bartlett said. "He was impressed by the…
NHL Rumors IV: Dion Phaneuf – Flames, Avalanche and Oilers
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Dion Phaneuf's agent in an email. “Dion and I treat this information as simply rumours,” agent Don Meehan said in an e-mail. “As such, we don’t really feel obligated to comment further in this…
NHL Rumors I: Coaches and GMs – Panthers, Leafs, Canucks and Capitals
Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "The latest name that is floating around for coach of the Panthers is Marc Crawford" Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "The meeting that took place in Vegas between Shanahan, Nonis and Carlyle was very one sided" ... "Carlyle sat down &…
NHL Rumors IV: Kypreos and MacLean on the Maple Leafs and Dion Phaneuf
@Hope_Smoke transcriptions Nick Kypreos: "A few denials today about Phaneuf & I wouldn't expect anything less." ... "I'm certainly not saying anything is imminent regarding Dion, but my understanding is Leafs have had discussions with other teams" ... "Are the Leafs really at a place where they're sitting…
NHL Rumors III: Dion Phaneuf – Oilers, Stars, Jets, Sharks, Avalanche, Flames and Blues
CapGeek: Dion Phaneuf has a no-movement clause (voided after trade to Toronto) for current 2013-14 contract. His new contract (seven years and $49 million) has a no-movement clause and a modified no-trade clause in which he submits a 12-team trade…
NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs Shopping Dion Phaneuf
Nick Kypreos: Sources say in the Maple Leafs are shopping Dion Phaneuf to Western conference teams. Nick Kypreos: There is lots of interest in Phaneuf at the right price. Some teams think he's a $5 - $6 million player, so…
NHL Rumors II: Jagr, Ward, Avalanche, Mantha and Capitals
Stephen Whyno: Jaromir Jagr just said that he doesn't know if next season will be his last in the NHL. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis will try to find a take for Cam Ward. He…
NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs Edition
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks the Maple Leafs will qualify James Reimer and will sign him this offseason. The Leafs have already received some calls on him. The Leafs need to get a truce between Randy Carlyle…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canadiens, Islanders, Red Wings, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets
Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning could look at dealing one of their goalies. Ben Bishop is their No. 1 goalie. Anders Lindback is a RFA. They recently signed Andrei Vasilevskiy to an entry-level contract. They also…
NHL Rumors: Nash, Stepan, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Trotz and Blue Jackets
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Rick Nash is hearing the boo birds. He's owed $7.8 million per season through 2017-18, so the Rangers may not be able to do much with him. Nash has a no-trade clause. He…
Maple Leafs Rumors and Notes: Coaching, Marlies, Older Free Agents and Trade Front
Kevin McGran: Leafs sign head coach Randy Carlyle to a two year contract extension. Kevin McGran: Dave Nonis: "We decided together (with Shanny) that Randy Carlyle was the right person to lead this team." John Shannon: Leafs assistants Greg Cronin, Scott…
NHL Rumors II: Flyers, Grabovski, Capitals, Whitney, Halak and Lombardi
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: New Flyers GM Ron Hextall may go looking for a left winger for Claude Giroux. Pending UFA left wingers could include: Matt Moulson, Benoit Pouliot and Mason Raymond. Jets Evander Kane could be a…