NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene: Islanders, Canucks, and Senators
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) All it takes is one phone call to get back into it, but get the sense that the New York Islanders haven't been aggressive in their pursuit of Matt…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Penguins, Red Wings, Canucks, Avalanche and Rangers
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: There has been no progress between the Columbus Blue Jackets and restricted free agent Josh Anderson. It doesn't look like either side has budged in the past eight days. John Shannon: The…
NHL Rumors: Erik Gudbranson and Matt Duchene
On Erik Gudbranson and the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Brough of The Athletic: Vancouver Canucks defenseman signed a one-year deal this offseason and will be a UFA after the season. Gudbranson could have a good season, and the Canucks could…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Wild, Avalanche and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Roman Polak, on a PTO, could earn a contract and land the sixth or seventh spot on the Maple Leafs blue line. Martin Marincin could play a role…
NHL Rumors: Jaromir Jagr, and the Vancouver Canucks
On Jaromir Jagr ... Igor Eronko: Nail Yakupov's dad is the GM of the KHL's Neftekhimik and said they are in talks with Jaromir Jagr's camp. He assures that they have the money to be able to sign him. Aivis…
NHL Rumors: Teams Still Talking To Avalanche About Matt Duchene
As many as eight teams are interested in Matt Duchene ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are as many as eight teams interested in Matt Duchene, but there doesn't appear to be anything close. None of the teams that…
NHL Injury Notes: Devils, Sens, Panthers, Caps, Bruins, Habs, Blues, Canucks and Stars
On the New Jersey Devils ... New Jersey Devils: Brian Boyle has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. New Jersey Devils: Boyle on his diagnosis: "My mindset is on Oct. 7. I don’t like missing games. I feel as close to…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Anderson, Athanasiou, Demers, Lupul and Drouin
On Restricted Free Agents ... Bob McKenzie: Andreas Athanasiou and Josh Anderson are the last two remaining restricted free agents and are holding out from training camp. Bob McKenzie: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland was in Toronto meeting the…
NHL Rumors: Flames and Fleury … Canucks and Offer Sheets
On the Calgary Flames and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Eric Francis of Sportsnet: Now Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, said that back at last year's trade deadline, had Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford worked out a trade to send him…
NHL News: Wild, Kings, Sens, Oilers, Blues, Blackhawks and Canucks
On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota Wild: The Wild will be bringing Daniel Winnik to training camp on a PTO. Sean Shapiro: GM Chuck Fletcher said that prospect Mason Shaw (leg) could be out for four to six months. On…
NHL Rumors: NHL Trade Candidates For This Season
On nine NHL trade candidates for this season ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at some NHL trade candidates heading into this season and some potential destinations for them. Matt Duchene - Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic is listening to…
NHL News and Notes: Canucks, Ducks, Oilers, Coyotes, Flyers, Leafs and Islanders
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Cap Friendly: The Canucks signed Bo Horvat to a six-year deal worth $5.5 million a season. Some comparables in that range are Jonathan Drouin (six years at $5.5 million per), Jaden Schwartz (five years at…