Tim Wharnsby via twitter: Brian Burke was fired because he couldn’t get along with the new members of the MLSE board. Tim Wharnsby of CBC: Burke and some new members of the board did not see eye-to-eye. Burke did not react kindly to some free hockey related advice he was getting from some new members. […]
Read MoreDatsyuk, Malkin, Kovalchuk and Ovechkin offered $30 million each from KHL teams
Dustin Leed via twitter: Pavel Datsyuk, Evgeni Malkin, Ilya Kovalchuk and Alex Ovechkin were guaranteed $30 million each by Russian President Vladimir Putin to remain in the KHL. Update: Original source came from David Satriano of the NY Post: The Post’s Larry Brooks reported that four players — Kovalchuk, Alexander Ovechkin, Pavel Datsyuk and Evgeni […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – January 8, 2013
HERE IT IS THE FIRST RUMOUR POST FOR 2013! LOVE IT! Ed Tait and Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Mark Scheifele will be invited to the Jets training camp. Zach Bogosian’s rehab from his wrist surgery is coming along fine and he may begin skating this week. His return date is unknown, and […]
Read MoreOwners Divided?
PHILLY.COM: Frank Seravalli cites multiple sources claiming Flyers owner Ed Snider, a long-time supporter of NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, may be souring on the lockout process after it became apparent a deal could not be brokered in time for a December 1 puck drop. Seravalli reports Snider and other NHL owners were promised a big […]
Read MoreMake Whole On Today’s Agenda
Chris Johnston via twitter: No time has been set for today’s meeting in New York. Likely means it won’t start until late morning at the earliest. Darren Dreger via twitter: The ‘make whole’ provision will be the main topic of today’s discussions. How the owners plan on covering some or all of it, remains a […]
Read MoreNHL-NHLPA meet for 7 hours … Still a long way to go
Chris Johnston (CP) in the Global News: The NHL and NHLPA met for about 7 hours yesterday, with the meeting wrapping up around 10:15 pm. Both sides didn’t want to say much about how things went. “With meetings scheduled to resume Wednesday, the league will not characterize the substance or detail of the discussions until […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – October 25, 2012
EDMONTON JOURNAL: Jonathan Willis noted a recent Vancouver Province report claiming the Oilers had made an offer for Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo, suggesting Luongo could be a real difference maker for the Oilers. Willis believed the long-term risk of Luongo’s $5.33 million per season contract (which has ten more seasons remaining) could be allayed if […]
Read MoreShannon and Watters Say Luongo to Maple Leafs, Gillis and Burke Deny
John Shannon of Sportsnet: Shannon has been told from a reputable source that the next time Roberto Luongo plays in the NHL, it will be in a Maple Leafs uniform. Shannon doesn’t know who or what is going the other way. Shannon also said he doesn’t think Mike Gillis and Brian Burke know either. Common […]
Read MoreMirtle Breaks Down 2 Proposals
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: At least in one year of the NHLPA’s offer they met the NHL with a 50-50 share. WHAT THE HECK IS PROPOSAL 1? The basics: “Players would receive a set revenue figure for a small raise in Years 1, 2 and 3 but would then have their salary […]
Read MoreThe Canucks wanted a boat load from the Maple Leafs for Luongo at the draft
We touched on the Robert Luongo to Toronto rumor earlier this morning. Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: There are multiple reports that a Luongo to the Maple Leafs could be close or completed in principle. It’s not true, well at least not yet. The Maple Leafs remain interested, and have spoke as recently as […]
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