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…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Expansion Draft, Canucks and Stars
On the Expansion Draft ... David Pagnotta: The last day teams can place players on waivers before the expansion draft is June 16th. There is a trade and waiver freeze starting at 3:00 ET on June 17th. David Pagnotta: The…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Bishop, Buyout, Free Agent Options, Eakin
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars still need to sign newly acquired Ben Bishop, but Bishop is already excited. "I don't want to get ahead of myself, because I know we have…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Goaltending and Five UFA Forward They Could Look At
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski of Stars Inside Edge: Stars GM Jim Nill said that with expansion and the salary cap, they had an opportunity to make a move on the goalie market. Nill said there hasn't been…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers and Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Contract talks with Andrey Pedan started two weeks ago, just after Nikita Tryamkin left for the KHL. Rick Dhaliwal: Daniel Milstein, Andrey Pedan's agent: “It is time for Andrey to play for the #Canucks,…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Dallas Stars
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray may have to make a decision on forward Evander Kane this offseason. Kane has a year left on his contract at a $5.25 million cap…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Hurricanes, Bruins and Canucks
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: The Stars would like to bring Valeri Nichushkin back, but if it happens, still not sure when it would be. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis said that…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Stars, Blackhawks and Flyers
On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Should expect some Vladimir Sobotka news as soon as today. Andy Strickland: In Vladimir Sobotka's KHL contract, it was negotiated that it would be terminated immediately after his KHL season…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Vladimir Sobotka and the Dallas Stars
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Dhiren Mahiban: Bob McKenzie reporting that the Golden Knights have interviewed both Jack Capuano and Gerard Gallant for their head coaching position. On Vladimir Sobotka ... Aivis Kalnins: Forward Vladimir Sobotka and Avangard have mutually…