NHL Rumors: Jagr, Kucherov, Penguins and Butcher
On Jaromir Jagr and Nikita Kucherov ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: notes that Jaromir Jagr was told after the season by the Florida Panthers that after the expansion draft he would be getting a contract offer from them.…
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators – Duchene, Top-Six, Free Agents
On the Nashville Predators ... Pierre LeBrun: (on Poile saying he doesn't want to trade any of the defense) It means they are going to have to get creative if they want to trade for Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene. It…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Leafs, Wings, Bruins, Predators, Canucks, Blues and Blackhawks
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Senators will hold defenseman Erik Karlsson out for their remaining regular season game, his third straight game. Karlsson on if he'll be a 100 percent for the start…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Hurricanes, Vanek, Canucks and Ducks
On Buyouts ... Chris Johnston: Players must be put on unconditional waivers today if they are going to be bought out by the 5 pm deadline. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Jimmy Murphy: Though money is an issue, don't…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Blues, Stars and Sabres
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks fans should keep an eye on Mike Richards. Coach Pete DeBoer loves Richards. Maybe a fourth line center. On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: If the Blues…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) The chances are slim that free agents Travis Moen, Kris Russell or Jason Demers are back with the Stars next year. The could decide bring a veteran…
NHL Rumors: On the Dallas Stars
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars have eight unrestricted free agents this offseason. Alex Goligoski - could cost them five years or more at $5 million plus a season. Kris Russell -…
Rumors II: Stars, Leafs, Blue Jackets, Wild, Penguins and Kings
On the Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Alex Goligoski, Jason Demers, Jamie Oleksiak and Jordie Benn will be free agents after the season. Re-signing Goligoski and Demers may depend on how well they play, what…
Rumors: Bruins, Stars, and Sharks
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) Cody Franson has talked to the Sabres about a two year deal, and he's likely had talks with other teams about a shorter term contract. He's likely holding out for a longer term deal and may be…
Rumors IV: Capitals, Canucks, Ducks and Rangers
Alex Prewitt: Capitals coach Barry Trotz on the deadline: "It takes two to dance. We're going to the dance and there's 30 guys and only like eight girls." Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals coach Barry Trotz on the trade deadline.…
Rumors: Stars, Blue Jackets and Oilers
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Heika thinks it's too early to trade Devin Shore or Jason Dickson, need to see if they can re-sign Jason Spezza to a contract extension first. Sergei Gonchar, Shawn Horcoff and Erik…
NHL News: Gleason, Vrbata, Fiddler, Kontiola, Islanders and Wilson
Chris Johnston: The Hurricanes have signed Tim Gleason to a one-year deal worth $1.2 million. He'll also be collecting $833,333 from the Maple Leafs from his buyout. Elliotte Friedman: Radim Vrbata will get a $4 million salary and a $1…