Rumors: Backstrom, Ladd, Clitsome, Stamkos, Irwin, Rask and the Bruins’ Backup
On Washington Capitals' forward Niklas Baskstrom, from Alex Prewitt: Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan updated the team's projection on star centre Niklas Backstrom's return from offseason surgery: "I guess we're saying now somewhere within the first 10 games, depending on how he…
Rumors and Notes: Blackhawks, Bruins and Predators
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on contract talks with restricted free agent Marcus Kruger. “We’re still talking and trying to get everything worked out,” Bowman said. “Nothing to announce yet, so when we do get to that…
Rumors II: Bruins, Oduya, Kruger, and Bernier
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins still need to find a top-four defenseman, preferably one that shoots right and has some offense to his game. It might have to wait until closer to the start of the season, and it…
Rumors VII: Bruins – Bickel, Jones and Rask
Chris Kuc: Source saying the Bruins are interested in Blackhawks Bryan Bickel. The Blackhawks would have to retain some salary in a deal. Greg Wyshynski: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on goalie Martin Jones: "Had discussions, explored some different possibilities with him. We’ll…
Rumors V: Kessel, Bruins, Penguins, Flyers, Senators and Canadiens
Andy Strickland: The Maple Leafs have told at least one team that they would be willing to retain $2 million of Phil Kessel's contract in a trade. Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Bruins now have goalies Tuukka Rask, Martin Jones,…
Rumors III: Sabres, Bruins, Devils, Lightning and Coyotes
On the Sabres, Cody Hodgson and Ryan O'Reilly ... Tim Murray on possible buyout of Cody Hodgson: "We’ve had a lot of discussion on Cody, and we have a plan."— John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) June 27, 2015 GMTM on ROR:"You know…
Rumors III: O’Reilly, Jagr, Bruins and Kings
Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Joe Sakic said on Thursday that he'd like to have Ryan O'Reilly signed to a contract extension before the start of next season. O'Reilly will be a UFA after next season. When asked…
Rumors VII: 26 Scouting NJ-ARI, Bruins and HC@Noon Video
Rich Chere: There are 26 scouts listed on the seating chart for the Devils-Coyotes game: Flames (4), Stars (2), Red Wings (2), Blackhawks (2), Blues (2), Islanders (2), Sharks, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Panthers, Capitals, Rangers, Avalanche, Senators, Wild, Coyotes…
Rumors II: Bruins, Coyotes, Blues, Sabres and Canucks
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: When asked if his players should feel uncomfortable in the dressing room, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said, "Absolutely. Absolutely." They are getting healthy, but may not be together long. “It’s never fun to be…
Rumors I: Bruins, Oilers, Canucks and Blues
Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Conroy thinks it's doubtful that the Bruins would be able to trade for Oilers Taylor Hall. If they are going to trade Hall, it would be best for the Oilers to wait until at…
Rumors III: Bruins, Oilers, Jets and Top Available Coaches
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: If the Oilers trade Taylor Hall, many will be saying that it's the same mistake the Bruins made with trading Tyler Seguin. The Oilers need both top-six and bottom-six centers, top pairing defensemen, defensive forwards and…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Updates, Lines and Starting Goalies
Michael Russo: Wild's Josh Harding clears waivers and is assigned to Iowa of the AHL. Mike Heika: The Blue Jackets claim Kevin Connauton. Randy Miller: Someone told Miller that Flyers Claude Giroux has a lower-body injury. Joe McDonald: Claude Julien…