Rumors I: Brodziak, Reilly, Ryan, Nolan, Saad and Kruger
Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: There have been no contract talks between Kyle Brodziak and the Wild according to his agent. Brodziak will likely become a free agent on July 1st. “No, nothing yet,” Broziak’s agent, Allain Roy, told…
Rumors II: Reilly, Blackhawks, Canucks, Fehr and Flyers
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets are allowing Mike Reilly's agent, Pat Brisson, to talk to other teams. GM Jarmo Kekalainen confirmed reports that Reilly and Brisson are talking to teams this week at the Draft Combine.…
Rumors II: Byfuglien, Kings and Beagle
Ken Wiebe of Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun: Wiebe and Wyman look at what the Jets should do with Dustin Byfuglien - sign to an extension, playout next season and risk losing for nothing or to trade this offseason.Wiebe…
Rumors III: Capitals, Devils, Oilers, Sharks and Sabres
Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said that re-signing Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Marcus Johansson and Nate Schmidt are his top priorities. “I think we can get reasonable contracts on all of them, and then we’ll…
Rumors I: Johansson, Kostitsyn, Canes, Beleskey and Gustavsson
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals RFA Marcus Johansson will be looking for a big raise from his $2 million salary. He is three years away from being a UFA and the Capitals need to qualify him at 100 percent…
Rumors II: Capitals, Bruins, Oilers and Russian Restrictions
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: The Capitals now have a nice one-two punch down the middle with Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov. If the price and term are right, maybe three years, Eric Fehr could be a nice third line…
Rumors I: Bruins, Avs, Sharks, Rychel, Jagr, Toffoli and Capitals
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Bruins may not be able sign Zane McIntrye until July 1st, though it is expected to get done. He could test free agency if he wanted too.The Avalanche will be looking for a defensive partner…
Rumors III: Zidlicky, Elias, Matthews, Moller, Green and Caps
George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press: It's unlikely that Marek Zidlicky will return to the Red Wings next season with Alexey Marchenko, Xavier Oullet, Ryan Sproul and Nick Jensen close to being NHL ready. Zidlicky said that the he…
Rumors II: Capitals – Green, Fehr, Gleason, Holtby and Ward
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on pending UFA Mike Green and if he could come back next season. "I think it’s going to come down to if he’s comfortable with that role and what do you…
Rumors and Video: Reilly, Babcock, Ward, Larkin, Leafs and Sharks
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets prospect Mike Reilly officially withdrew from college last week. The 30-day window for the Blue Jackets to sign him has started. He'll become a free agent when the 30-days expires, and he's…
Rumors I: Capitals Offseason – Holtby, Gleason, Green and Johansson
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals Braden Holtby is a pending RFA. He doesn't plan on getting that involved in the contract talks, but would prefer to do a long-term deal to remain in Washington. “Job security is something that…
Rumors I: Oilers, Wild, Maple Leafs and Canadiens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers used Justin Schultz and Oscar Klefbom as their top defensive pairing last season. The Oilers don't have a legit top 2 defenseman. Getting one in his prime is slim, so they might…