NHL Rumors XIII: Bolland, Boyle, Leafs, Niskanen, Blues, Penguins and Grabovski
Iain MacIntyre: The Canucks were interested in Dave Bolland but weren't going close to the 5 years and $27.5 million he got from the Panthers. Hope Smoke: Dave Bolland: "Florida was there with the money and Toronto wasn't. I thank…
NHL Rumors IV: Caps, Vanek, Cammalleri, Iginla, Vrbata and Weaver
Andy Strickland: Some agents saying the free agent talking period is too long and that only two days are needed. Scott Cullen: "Impressed that teams aren't giving qualifying offers to every RFA. Better to make decisions & live with them…
NHL Rumors XVI: 15 Free Agents, Lecavalier, Sens, Gorges, Phaneuf, Sharks and Leafs
Scott Burnside of ESPN: 15 interesting free agents and possible landing spots. 1. Paul Stastny - Blues 2. Dan Boyle - Red Wings 3. Christian Ehrhoff - Lightning 4. Thomas Vanek - Wild 5. Ryan Miller - Canucks 6. Matt…
NHL Rumors XIII: Raymond, Santorelli, Rangers, Oilers, Caps, Tanev and Penguins
News 1130 Sports: Mason Raymond should be hitting the open market tomorrow, he's getting good interest. News 1130 Sports: Mike Santorelli's agent, J.P. Barry, will check in with the Canucks today. Getting interest from other teams. Chip Alexander: Manny Malhotra…
NHL Rumors I: Ehrhoff, Richards, Moulson, Michalek, Hemsky, Miller and the Canucks
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: The Red Wings and a lot of Western Conference teams could be interested Christian Ehrhoff.NHL Executive on players no-trade clauses. “It complicates your life, no question,” an NHL team exec said of players’ having…
NHL Rumors IV: Thornton, Sharp, Weaver, Schenn, Canucks, Pens, Havlat and Leafs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's thought that the Red Wings and Maple Leafs are two teams that are interested in Joe Thornton. Thornton can basically pick and choose where he wants to end up if the Sharks really…
NHL Rumors I: Stastny, Boyle, Alfie, Santorelli, Kulemin, Grabovski, Weaver and Gionta
Craig Custance: Predators GM David Poile said they have the budget to add a center. Paul Stastny would be a great addition for the Predators if they could land him. Helene St. James: The Wings have spoken with Dan Boyle's…
Five Restricted Free Agents Who Could Receive An Offer Sheet
Written by Dale Lamontagne, can be found on twitter @Dale_Lamontagne. With the NHL offseason just beginning, I have put together a list of RFAs that could receive an offer sheet this summer. Starting on June 25th, Restricted Free Agents (RFAs) can start…
NHL Rumors XVI: Canucks-Panthers Talking, Oilers, Sens, Stars, Sharks, Avs, Canes and Alfie
Darren Dreger: The Canucks and Panthers are still talking. Canucks offered believed to be the 6th, 24th and Hunter Shinkaruk for the 1st overall. Bob Stauffer: If both Aaron Ekblad and Leon Draisaitl were available at No. 3 for the…
NHL Rumors XV: Sweeten the Pot for No. 1, Flyers Names Floated, Havlat Buyout
Nick Kypreos: The Panthers are sitting on decent offers, but would like teams to sweeten the pot for the first overall pick. One offer is believed to be from a mid-range team, possibly the Flyers? George Richards: Speculation, but one…
NHL Rumors XIV: Canucks, Panthers, Sabres, Oilers, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets
Darren Dreger: "Some on Draft floor are convinced the 1st pick overall is on the move and the Canucks may be the target. Still early and no sign of Tallon." Matt Brown: Sounding like the Panthers are keeping the first…
NHL Rumors XIII: Ribeiro, Yandle, Canucks, Draisaitl, Lightning, Ward, Sabres and Jackets
Sarah McLellan: Coyotes GM Don Maloney said the Mike Ribeiro buyout was purely about behavior issues and not a cost saving move. Maloney added that Ribeiro is seeking help this summer. Craig Custance: After the Ribeiro buyout, the Coyotes have…