Craig Custance of ESPN: Jets forward/defenseman Dustin Byfuglien has been receiving a lot criticism of late. Can a team win with Byfuglien as a major part of their core? Heading into yesterday he had three points in four games at forward under new coach Paul Maurice. Byfuglien prefers to play defense. He has two years […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – January 22, 2014
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: If John Tortorella’s reported $2 million salary is correct, his 15 day suspension should cost him about $82,000. The Hurricanes and Oilers denied that they talked about Cam Ward.Sense is that teams would be surprised if Avalanche traded Ryan O’Reilly. Stars Vernon Fiddler will also be in the rumor mill with […]
Read More Ales Hemsky, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Derek Roy, Detroit Red Wings, Dustin Browns, Edmonton Oilers, John Tortorella, Los Angeles Kings, Matt Greene, Matt Moulson, Mike Cammalleri, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Nick Schultz, Paul Stastny, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Whitney, Ryan O'Reilly, Ryan Smyth, Sam Gagner, San Jose Sharks, Thomas Vanek, Vancouver Canucks, Vernon FiddlerNHL Rumours – January 16, 2014
Mark Spector: Cam Ward has a no-trade clause and a long history with the Hurricanes. GM Jim Rutherford really likes him. Seems like it would be a long shot for them to move him. Darren Dreger: A Cam Ward trade is possible, but it would require a big return for an in-season trade. He should […]
Read More Anaheim Ducks, Anton Khudobin, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Dan Girardi, Dave Tippet, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, J.T. Miller, Jake Gardiner, Jeff Skinner, Justin Peters, Los Angeles Kings, Michael Del Zotto, Nashville Predators, Nazem Kadri, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Paul Stastny, Pavel Buchnevich, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Miller, Sam Gagner, Sidney Crosby, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg JetsNHL Rumours – January 15, 2014
Chris Stevenson: There are Ales Hemsky to Ottawa rumors. Stevenson would like to see the Senators go after Mike Cammalleri. He’s a friend of Jasson Spezza, who could use a winger. Wayne Scanlan: Scanlan points out that GM Bryan Murray went after Cammalleri once before. Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins have some […]
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Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Hurricanes would consider trading Cam Ward. Ward has two years left at $6.3 million salary cap hit. Speculation is that the Ducks are looking to upgrade their blueline, and are looking at Rangers Dan Girardi. They have assets like Luca Sbisa, Sheldon Souray, prospects and […]
Read More Adam McQuaid, Anaheim Ducks, Andrew Ladd, Blake Wheeler, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Cam Ward, Carl Gunnarsson, Carolina Hurricanes, Dan Girardi, Dave Bolland, Detroit Red Wings, Devin Setoguchi, Dmitrij Jaskin, Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane, Jake Gardiner, Jaroslav Halak, Luca Sbisa, Martin Brodeur, Mikhail Grabovski, Montreal Canadiens, Nazem Kadri, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Miller, Sam Gagner, Sheldon Souray, St. Louis Blues, Thomas Vanek, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, Zach BogosianNHL Rumours – December 12, 2013
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Avalanche and Panthers did have serious talks about Dmitry Kulikov, and may do so again. Panthers Tim Thomas could be a trade deadline target. He has a no-movement clause in his contract. Predators GM David Poile on if they are ready to see what they could get for some of […]
Read More Alex Edler, Anaheim Ducks, Anton Khudobin, Brooks Orpik, Buffalo Sabres, Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, David Legwand, David Perron, Dion Phaneuf, Dmitry Kulikov, Drew Stafford, Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane, Florida Panthers, Henrik Lundqvist, Jack Capuano, Jake Gardiner, Jonas Hiller, Justin Peters, Matt Cullen, Matt Moulson, Michael Del Zotto, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, P.K. Subban, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Miller, Shawn Matthias, Steve Ott, Tim Thomas, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Myers, Vancouver Canucks, Ville Leino, Winnipeg JetsNHL Rumours – November 25, 2013
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Ryan Miller isn’t willing to sign a contract extension with the Sabres, and it’s thought that that conversation will take place, the new GM will hold an auction for his services. Pat LaFontaine wants to have new GM by Christmas. Belief is that Miller wants to go to […]
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Bob McKenzie: The Sabres retained approximately $1.4 million (20 percent) of Thomas Vanek’s salary in the trade with the Islanders. Darren Dreger: The Sabres offer the Maple Leafs Vanek, along with retaining part of his salary. The Sabres offered Vanek to the Leafs three or four days ago, but were told that there was no […]
Read More Alec Martinez, Brad Boyes, Buffalo Sabres, Devan Dubnyk, Dion Phaneuf, Dmitry Kulikov, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, John Tavares, John-Michael Liles, Keaton Ellerby, Kris Versteeg, Kyle Clifford, Los Angeles Kings, Marcel Goc, Matt Moulson, Matt Niskanen, Mike Weaver, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Paul Martin, Philadelphia Flyers, Ray Emery, Ryan Miller, San Jose Sharks, Scottie Upshall, Sean Couturier, St. Louis Blues, Steve Ott, Thomas Vanek, Tomas Fleischmann, Tomas Kopecky, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trevor LewisSabres Trade Vanek To Islanders For Moulson and Picks
The Buffalo Sabres have traded winger Thomas Vanek to the New York Islanders for winger Matt Moulson, a 2014 1st round pick and a 2015 2nd round pick. The 29-year old Vanek was drafted 5th overall by the Sabres in 2003. He carries a $7,142,857 cap hit and will be a UFA at the end […]
Read More Buffalo Sabres, Matt Moulson, New York Islanders, Thomas VanekNHL Rumours – August 10, 2013
Andrew Gross: Rangers assistant GM Jeff Gorton said there are no updates on Derek Stepan or Henrik Lundqvist. Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: The Red Wings wanted to re-sign Daniel Cleary, but sit at $66.9 million with RFA Gustav Nyquist left to sign. Once Nyquist is signed, they’ll have 16 forwards under contract. GM […]
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