Rumors XIII: Blues, Franson, Oilers, Bruins, Preds and Jackets
On the Blues ... In wake of Saad trade, many are asking whether the #stlblues should be afraid of an offer sheet, or even the threat of one for Tarasenko....— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) June 30, 2015 Army on trades: "There's…
Rumors II: Blues – Free Agent and Trade Notes
Jeremy Rutherford of St. Louis Post Dispatch: (mailbag) The Blues and RFA Jake Allen will take their time with a new deal. Rutherford doesn't think that Allen will get more than Brian Elliott's $2.5 million a year. Wouldn't expect a…
Rumors II: Blues and the Senators
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues pending RFA Vladimir Tarasenko will be able to get offer sheets starting on July 1st. “(Tarasenko) knows he’s going to be here, we know he’s going to be here,” Armstrong told…
Three Restricted Free Agents Who Could Sign Offer Sheets
By Peter Harling, who can be found on twitter at @pharling It is rare for restricted free agents to receive offer sheets in the NHL, but this off season presents three scenarios where it could happen. With the salary cap…
Rumors I: Blue Jackets, Capitals, Blues, Penguins and Wild
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets will have a few difficult decisions this offseason, but it shouldn't have the drama like in past seasons - their contract talks (or lack of) with Ryan Johanson and Sergei Bobrovsky.…
Rumors II: Oilers, Blues and Bruins
Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers biggest need is obviously on the blueline and in net, but that doesn't mean they won't be looking at some forwards. The Oilers could use a middle-six forward that is able to…
Rumors II: Blues Offseason Notes
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: (chat) Rutherford thinks there could be two or three players swapped out via trade or free agency.Asked about Evgeni Malkin coming to the Blues - Don't see how a Malkin trade is…
Rumors II: Malkin Trade Ideas, Tarasenko and the Canucks
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Though Penguins president David Morehouse has said that Evgeni Malkin isn't going anywhere, Matheson thinks the Penguins should listen to all offers on Malkin.Penguins GM Jim Rutherford should call the Blues and ask about…
Rumors I: Islanders, Senators, Sharks and Blues
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Islanders.1. Add a defenseman and a backup goalie - late season injuries showed the need another veteran defenseman that can play in the top four. Michal Neuvirth is a UFA and they'll…
Rumors and Video: Blues, Ducks, Pens, Bruins, Oilers and Leafs
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong will have to make a decision with regards to his coaching staff. Ken Hitchchock's contract expires. He'll have to re-sign Vladimir Tarasenko to an expensive deal. Roster changes are…
Rumors III: Offseaon Priorites for Sens, Blues, Canucks, Preds and Pens
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason look at teams that were recently eliminated. Ottawa Senators Offseason Priorities: 1. Settle on a starting goalie: Andrew Hammond was 20-1-2 down the stretch. His agent put off contract talks till after the season. Hammond…
Injuries: Hawks, Pens, Blues, Rangers, Wings, Jets and More
Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Kimmo Timonen will miss their last regular season game, but should be back for the playoffs. James Mirtle: The Penguins are missing Kris Letang, Christian Ehrhoff, Olli Maatta and Derrick Pouliot from their blueline. Seth Rorabaugh: No…