NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Wild, Penguins, Canucks, and Ilya Kovalchuk
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Amar Basi: Elliotte Friedman on the Noah Hanifin trade rumors: "You know what's interesting, I think Ron Francis was considering trading him too, I think there was some stuff going on." On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Todd Nelson and the Dallas Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jeff Paterson: GM Jim Benning said that they are still considering coaching changes. He didn't say much, but he couldn't say if their entire coaching staff would return next week. TSN Radio Vancouver: Jason Botchford…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Stars, Wild, Senators, Sharks, Capitals and Jets
On first overall picks ... Andrew Walker: Since 1987 (31-years ago) there have only been five first overall draft picks that have won the Stanley Cup: Mike Modano, Vincent Lecavalier, Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury. On the Carolina…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the New York Rangers
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of The Athletic: (mailbag) Kari Lehtonen is finished in Dallas. Have been told that they don't plan on re-signing him and will go in a different direction for their backup next season. would…
NHL Rumors: Carlson, Voynov, Canucks and Stars
On John Carlson ... Ray Ferraro: (answering question) John Carlson won't be signing five years, it would be seven years around $7 million a season. "Can't believe for a second he would sign in Canada." On Slava Voynov ... John Hoven:…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Dallas Stars ... Dave McCarthy: Nill on if he is optimistic that Valeri Nichushkin could return to the Stars next season: "I've talked to Val & his representatives and I think he's excited about coming back. We'll take that…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Oilers, Islanders, Jets, Canucks and Stars
On Jaromir Jagr, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, and the Dallas Stars ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jaromir Jagr's time with the Calgary Flames is coming to an end and his days in the NHL could…
NHL Rumors: Avs, Habs, Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Stars
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: There is a report from Sport-Express that Nikita Zadorov has agreed to terms of a potential deal with CSKA of the KHL. Zadorov is waiting until the end of the…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Dallas Stars – Umberger, Nichushkin, Nemeth and Oleksiak
On the Dallas Stars ... Aaron Portzline: Former Blue Jacket and Flyer R.J. Umberger will be going to Dallas on a PTO. He was out of the NHL last year. Aaron Portzline: The Flyers bought out Umberger in 2016 and…
NHL Rumors: Kris Versteeg, Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars
On Kris Vesteeg ... Darren Dreger: Have been told that 12 teams have contacted pending free agent Kris Versteeg. The Calgary Flames continue to talk with him about coming back next season. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger of…
NHL Expansion Draft: Dallas Stars Primer
On the heels of a disappointing season and infirmary of injuries Dallas is well-positioned for the expansion draft. They’ll likely protect all their key pieces while exposing mid-range young players who haven’t significantly impressed, or veterans not counted on highly…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman maintains he wants to sign all of Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat and and Jonathan Drouin. There was a report that contract talks with…