NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Depth On The Wing And A Need For A Defenseman
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs have forwards under contract next year, not including RFA Connor Brown, injured Joffrey Lupul and Nathan Horton, and youngsters Kasperi Kapanen and Miro Aaltonen. In…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Williams, Kings, Canucks, Wild, Senators, Hunwick, Capitals and Kruger
On Jaromir Jagr ... Darren Dreger: "Always subject to change, but indications are Jaromir Jagr very likely won't be back in Florida. Great hands, but need more speed in lineup." Pierre LeBrun: "Further to @DarrenDreger, Jaromir Jagr's agent Petr Svoboda…
NHL Rumors: Predators, Flyers, Capitals and Penguins
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: Five potential free agent fits for the Nashville Predators: Justin Williams, Nick Bonino, Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau and Sam Gagner. On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Once the Flyers…
NHL Rumors: Justin Williams – Stars, Kings, Isles, Leafs, Caps, Flyers and Lightning
On Justin Williams ... Darren Dreger: No fewer than 10 teams have been in contact with Justin Williams including several top level teams. Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Dallas Stars: "They're not going to stop if they land Justin Williams.…
NHL Rumors: Goalie Market, Mason, Elliott and the Capitals
On the Goalie Market ... Frank Seravalli: Teams looking for a starter or 1B - Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets. Teams looking for a backup - Anaheim Ducks, Caglary Flames (Jon Gillies?), Colorado Avalanche, New Jersey Devils, New…
NHL Rumors: Smith, Stars, Williams, Canucks, Boyle and Sabres
On the New York Rangers ... Bob McKenzie: The NY Rangers are close to signing free agent Brendan Smith to a four-year contract extension. Bob McKenzie: Smith's deal will carry a salary cap hit of $4.35 million. Chris Nichols: Darren…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild
On the Washington Capitals ... Darren Dreger: Pending free agent winger Justin Williams will meet with Capitals management this week to see if there is still a fit. It's 50/50 that he'll be back with the Capitals next season. Isabelle…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Kings, Predators, Blackhawks, and Top 15 Trade Bait
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The Washington Capitals had hoped they would be able to retain defenseman Nate Schmidt and not lose him in the expansion draft. They made an offer to Vegas to…
NHL Rumors: Hamonic, Maple Leafs, Duchene, Islanders, Knights, Coyotes, Caps, Wild and Bruins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: "GS and Lou Lamoriello having a draft floor chat. Heard the Leafs are making a big push on Hamonic." On the Colorado Avalanche and New York Islanders ...…
NHL News: Washington Capitals Re-sign T.J. Oshie For Eight Years
The Washington Captials have re-signed winger T.J. Oshie to an eight year contract extension worth $46 million - a $5.75 million cap hit. The 30-year old Oshie was drafted 24th overall in the 2005 draft by the Blues. Capitals Today: GM…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Scandella, Bruins, Shattenkirk, Flyers, Leafs, Capitals, Rangers, Coyotes and Avalanche
On the Minnesota Wild and Marco Scandella .... Michael Russo: "#mnwild has a few balls in the air right now, things heating up, I'm told. Any trade consummated could come closer to the draft" Michael Russo: "#mnwild has something cooking.…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Marc Methot and Travis Hamonic
On the Washington Capitals ... David Pagnotta: There haven't really been any real contract talks between UFA defenseman Karl Alzner and the Washington Capitals. The last time they spoke was a few weeks ago. The Capitals have limited salary cap…