NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders and Hurricanes
On the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: If the Islanders are not able to sign John Tavares to a contract extension, the Canadiens should make a move. The Islanders may have to explore the…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 1
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens goaltender Carey Price is eligible to sign a contract extension after July 1st. GM Marc Bergevin was asked if they could win with a goaltender taking up a big chunk…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Flames, Wild and Islanders
On the Vegas Golden Knights, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild and the New York Islanders ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Vegas Golden Knights have been watching KHL forwards Evgeny Dadonov and Vadim Shipachyov. Shipachyov is thought to be looking for…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Penguins, Canucks, Avalanche and Hurricanes
On the salary cap, Vegas Golden Knights, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: If the NHL doesn't go to the Olympics next year, they could use that time for their bye week,…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Isles, Canucks, Stars, Avs, Wild, Kings and Blue Jackets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Coyotes could make another attempt to re-sign center Martin Hanzal. It may depend on how good the trade offers are for him between now and the trade deadline. On Vadim Shipachyov and Evgenii…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Paul Almeida: A reliable source said that the Oilers are talking with free agent defenseman Kris Russell about a short-term contract. Dustin Nielson: The Oilers reached out to free agent defenseman a couple days ago. The two…
NHL Rumors: Shipachyov, Islanders, Rangers and Wings
On Vadim Shipachyov ... Elliotte Friedman: There were rumblings last night that Vadim Shipachyov, who originally thought would be able to come to the NHL until 2016-17, could be a possibility to now to come over before then. Aivis Kalnins: Friedman's…
NHL Rumors: Shipachyov, Canucks, Blue Jackets and Oilers
On Vadim Shipachyov ... Elliotte Friedman: Talk is that Vadim Shipachyov may have to play another year in the KHL before he's able to leave for the NHL. It came up on Monday and it involves an option that is…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Ducks, Flames, Hawks, Pens and Islanders
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Shane Doan will be 40-years old just after the season starts next year. He still wants to play and will go year-by-year from now on. His agent wouldn't comment…
NHL Rumors: Jackets, Ducks, Blues, Bruins, UFAs and More
Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Though the rumors likely won't go away, the Canucks denied that Dale Tallon could be heading to Vancouver. Teams can talk to pending UFAs at 12:01 am ET on June 25th. Teams…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings
On the Vancouver Canucks ... News 1130 Sports: The Canucks and Oilers are on North Dakota free agent defenseman Troy Stecher's shortlist. Had North Dakota lost last Thursday, the Canucks were offering him to play in their final game of…