Rumors I: RFAs Eakin, Dillon, Ellis and Johansen
Chris Johnston: Remaining RFAs include: Ryan Johansen, Jaden Schwartz, Torey Krug, Reilly Smith, Tyson Barrie, Danny DeKeyser, Nino Neiderreiter, Ryan Ellis, Devante Smith-Pelly, Cody Eakin and Brenden Dillon. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars and RFAs Cody Eakin…
Rumors: Bruins, Wild and Avalanche
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: On opening night the Bruins will be able to get salary cap relief by putting Marc Savard on LTIR. They have little room to re-sign Torey Krug and Reilly Smith. It is possible that…
Rumors: Hayes, Barrie, Gagne, Bylsma and Devils
NHL: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on not being able to sign Kevin Hayes. “We offered Kevin what we believed was a generous and fair contract. Unfortunately, he felt it was in his best interests to become a free agent. We…
NHL Rumors II: Gorges, Frolik, Colorado, Ferraro
Larry Fisher of the Kelowna Daily Courier: Former Montreal Canadiens' defenseman Josh Gorges is slowly moving on from the shock that came with Montreal trading him and adjusting to his new life in Buffalo. “I would’ve loved to stay and try…
NHL Rumors II: Senators, Wings, Leafs, Avalanche and Canadiens
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Before the Senators traded Jason Spezza to Dallas, they had been working on trading another forward. The deal may have fallen through or put on the back burner. Teams have told the Sun that…
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 II: Flyers, Avalanche, Maple Leafs and Capitals
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers don't have a lot of cap flexibility and are likely stuck with Scott Hartnell (five years, $4.75 million cap hit remaining) and Vinny Lecavalier's (four years, $4.5 million cap hit remaining) contracts.…
NHL Video: Matt Cooke Supsended Seven Games For Kneeing
The NHL has suspended Minnesota Wild's Matt Cooke for seven games for kneeing Colorado Avalanche 's Tyson Barrie. Nick Cotsonika: Cooke's seven game suspension is the second longest suspension for kneeing in NHL history. Brian Marchment received an eight game…
NHL Injuries: Bishop, Stamkos, Backes, Wilson, Downie, Alfredsson and Fayne
Darren Dreger: Lightning's Ben Bishop said he had a dislocated elbow and was hoping to get into Game 5 or 6. Darren Dreger: Lightning Steven Stamkos said his leg was still hindering him. He didn't have the confidence to take…
NHL Injuries: Robidas, Barrie, Stamkos, Bishop, Backes and Duchene
Lance Pugmire: Ducks Stephane Robidas broke the bone just above his previous leg fracture that kept him out from November to March. Adrian Dater: Avalanche's Tyson Barrie will be out for four to six weeks with an MCL injury suffered…
NHL Video: Matt Cooke Has In-Person Hearing For Kneeing Tyson Barrie
Minnesota Wild forward Matt Cooke has been offered an in-person hearing for kneeing Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie. Everyone knows about Cooke's history, so his suspension will be an interesting one. How many games do you think he will get?
Morning Rumors: Byfuglien, Penguins, Girardi, Oilers, Barrie, Kings, Kadri and Sabres
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Lawless thinks the Jets need to trade Dustin Byfuglien and get the most they can for him, whether it be at the deadline or in the summer. He would be a fit for…