Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Flyers and Maple Leafs were heavily after Nikita Zaitsev last summer, with the Flames, Kings and Canucks interested as well. “If he’s not 100 per cent ready for the NHL,” one GM said, “he’s really close.” The Coyotes, Red Wings and Oilers have recently scouted the free agent. There were […]
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Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said the thinks the Maple Leafs wanted Anthony Mantha from the Red Wings yesterday in a Dion Phaneuf trade. The Leafs were even willing to retain some salary. Rob Longley: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on the deadline: “We didn’t go out and try to move a bunch of […]
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Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers could use someone that could play on their fourth line. Options could be Mike Santorelli (current asking price is beyond reason), Mark Letestu, Torrey Mitchell, Curtis Glencross and Patrick Kaleta. Allan Muir of SI: Trades could come sooner than later. “There’s a lot of tire kicking going […]
Read More Anaheim Ducks, Antoine Vermette, Boston Bruins, Christian Thomas, Cody Franson, Colorado Avalanche, Daniel Winnik, Detroit Red Wings, Dion Phaneuf, Florida Panthers, Jake Gardiner, James Reimer, James van Riemsdyk, Joffrey Lupul, Jonathan Bernier, Korbinian Holzer, Michael Bournival, Mike Santorelli, Montreal Canadiens, Morgan Rielly, Nashville Predators, Nazem Kadri, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Phil Kessel, Sean Bergenheim, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler BozakMaple Leafs Rumours – January 28, 2015
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Believe that a Dion-Phaneuf for Mike Richards deal was seriously considered, with other pieces being involved. The Kings said no to any deal involving Tanner Pearson or Tyler Toffoli. Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: “I know Nonis is in the market for young roster guys, 22-25, to fit into the Leafs renovation.” […]
Read More Anaheim Ducks, Cody Franson, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Dion Phaneuf, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Nazem Kadri, Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple LeafsDion Phaneuf Rumours – May 14, 2014
CapGeek: Dion Phaneuf has a no-movement clause (voided after trade to Toronto) for current 2013-14 contract. His new contract (seven years and $49 million) has a no-movement clause and a modified no-trade clause in which he submits a 12-team trade list. Mike Johnston of SportsNet: Johnston thinks the Maple Leafs would have to retain some […]
Read More Alex Goligoski, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Dan Boyle, David Perron, Dion Phaneuf, Dustin Byfuglien, Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane, Jake Gardiner, Jiri Hudler, Joe Thornton, Justin Schultz, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Mark Stuart, Mason Raymond, Mikael Backlund, Nail Yakupov, Nikolai Kulemin, P.A. Parenteau, Rich Peverley, Sam Gagner, San Jose Sharks, Scott Hannan, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg JetsMaple Leafs Rumours – May 14, 2014
James Mirtle: According to @puckarinen, signs are pointing to Leo Komarov returning to the NHL. He’ll be a UFA. Darren Dreger: ”The meeting that took place in Vegas between Shanahan, Nonis and Carlyle was very one sided” … ”Carlyle sat down & Shanahan told him: we’re removing your assistants & we expect you to coach […]
Read More Dave Bolland, Dion Phaneuf, Jake Gardiner, Joffrey Lupul, Jonathan Bernier, Leo Komarov, Nazem Kadri, Randy Carlyle, San Jose Sharks, Scott Gordon, Toronto Maple LeafsNHL Rumours – May 12, 2014
Nick Kypreos: Sources say in the Maple Leafs are shopping Dion Phaneuf to Western conference teams. Nick Kypreos: There is lots of interest in Phaneuf at the right price. Some teams think he’s a $5 – $6 million player, so the Leafs may have to some of the remaining money. Darren Millard: If the Maple […]
Read More Calgary Flames, Dave Bolland, Dion Phaneuf, Jake Gardiner, James Reimer, Nikolai Kulemin, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs Rumours – April 14, 2014
Bob McKenzie: ”The Leafs have a lot of $ tied up for a lot of years in Clarkson. Everyone knew the Leafs overpaid for Clarkson” … ”They overpaid because every team in the league that had an opening wanted Clarkson” … ”I don’t think the Leafs style helped Clarkson and I don’t think Clarkson helped […]
Read More Alex Burmistrov, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Dion Phaneuf, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Olli Jokinen, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg JetsMaple Leafs Rumours – April 10, 2014
Nick Kypreos: ”If I look at the Leafs I say Kessel, Bozak, JVR, Phaneuf, Bernier and Rielly are safe and everyone else can be moved” … ”When you’re locked into some of these long-term deals it makes it very difficult to improve. Could be a long process here in TO” Doug MacLean: ”If you get […]
Read More Brendan Shanahan, Dave Balland, Dion Phaneuf, Florida Panthers, James van Riemsdyk, Jonathan Bernier, Kevin Bieksa, Morgan Rielly, Phil Kessel, Randy Carlyle, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Bozak, Vancouver CanucksRival GM’s Interested in Phaneuf After Extension
via Sportsnet.ca Dion Phaneuf’s $49-million, seven-year extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs sparked plenty of reaction when it was announced last week—not all of it negative. I’m told that one rival GM phoned Leafs GM Dave Nonis the day after it was signed to inquire about whether he would be willing to trade a 28-year-old […]
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