NHL Rumors V: Kings, Red Wings, Senators, Canadiens, Flames, Lightning and Capitals
Mark Spector: Agents are loving that they are able to talk with GMs starting on June 25th. One agent: "Multi-million $ decision that used to be within an hour." Lisa Dilman of the LA Times: The Kings have UFAs Matt Greene…
NHL Rumors III: Compliance Buyouts – Pens, Caps, Kings, Red Wings and Rangers
James Mirtle: There will likely be between eight and 12 compliance buyouts. They may come close to the end of the buyout period rather than right away. Bob McKenzie: Regular buyouts count against the cap, compliance buyouts don't count against…
NHL Rumors II: Malone, Panthers and Coaching Notes for Pens, Panthers, Caps and Islanders
Joe Smith: Lightning's Ryan Malone pleaded not guilty to charges of DUI an possession of cocaine. Broward Politics: Later this month or early July, Broward County is expected to hire a financial consultant to analyze the Panthers request for more…
NHL Rumors III: Richards, Leino, Green and the Capitals
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Brad Richards I do believe will be bought out by the New York Rangers" Stephen Whyno in the Winnipeg Free Press: Brad Richards is a strong candidate to be bought out from his remaining six years and…
NHL Rumors I: Brodeur, Schneider, Laich and the Oilers
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Martin Brodeur expects to meet with his agent in the next week or so to discuss where his options could be for next season. “It’s going to be probably my last year,” the NHL’s…
NHL Rumors V: Spezza, Richards, Lecavalier, Boyle, O’Reilly and Grabovski
TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: Senators GM Bryan Murray expects Jason Spezza trade talk will heat up at the draft.Dreger: the Kings don't plan on buying Mike Richards out as they would have to replace him. Richards doesn't want to be…
NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Devils, Flames, Capitals and Stralman
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on the draft. “There are some players we rank higher and have interest in,” the Leafs general manager said Tuesday. The Leafs interviewed both Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad…
Morning Hits: Panthers, Leafs, Nicholson, Draft, Couturier and 2014-15 Schedule
Darren Dreger: Panthers GM Dale Tallon confirmed that the five finalists for the coaching vacancy are Dan Bylsma, Ron Wilson, Gerard Gallant, Marc Crawford and Bill Peters. Harvey Fialkov: Have been told that the Panthers will hire a new coach…
NHL Rumors II: Red Wings Mailbag, Avalanche and the Maple Leafs
Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) The weak free agent market may lead to more trades this offseason. The Red Wings are looking for a top-four defenseman and a top-six forward. Trade talk is expected to heat up at the GM…
NHL Rumors III: Red Wings, Islanders, Capitals, Devils and Coyotes
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: If Dan Boyle doesn't sign with the Islanders, he could be an interesting addition for the Red Wings. The Wings are looking for a right-handed shot and would give their power play…
NHL Rumors III: Marchand, Laich, Green, Gaborik and Weaver
Matt Halman of CBS Boston: Bruins Brad Marchand has three year left on his contract, and has a no-trade clause. Halman thinks the Bruins have some serious decisions to make regarding Marchand, if he's to continue in their top-six. "He…
NHL Rumors V: Blackhawks, Stars, Canadiens, Panthers, Caps, Pens, Blues and Brodeur
Craig Custance of ESPN: Some things the Blackhawks will have to handle this offseason. 1. Sign Kane and Toews to gigantic contract extensions - both have one year left on their $6.3 million deals. They will need a raise and…