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 MoreNHL Rumours – January 24, 2014
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 More Ales Hemsky, Boston Bruins, Brian Elliott, Buffalo Sabres, Cody Franson, Columbus Blue Jackets, Drew Stafford, Dustin Byfuglien, Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane, Jake Allen, Jake Gardiner, James Reimer, Jaroslav Halak, Jeff Petry, Jonathan Bernier, Jordan Eberle, Martin Erat, Matt Moulson, Michael Del Zotto, Mike Green, Nail Yakupov, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Phoenix Coyotes, Ryan Callahan, Sam Gagner, St. Louis Blues, Thomas Vanek, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tuomo Ruutu, Vancouver Canucks, Vinny Prospal, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg JetsNHL Rumours – January 13, 2014
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 16, 2013
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford has been calling around to see what the market for Justin Peters is like. The Oilers are said to have more than a passing interest in Peters. Pat LaFontaine’s GM search has grown, with two league executives saying he’s asked permission to speak with 15 […]
Read More Anaheim Ducks, Ben Scrivens, Boston Bruins, Brian Gionta, Brooks Orpik, Buffalo Sabres, Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, David Clarkson, Dmitry Kulikov, Edmonton Oilers, Eric Staal, Florida Panthers, Jeff Skinner, Jiri Tlusty, Jonas Hiller, Jonathan Quick, Jordan Staal, Justin Peters, Los Angeles Kings, Marcel Goc, Matt Niskanen, Michael Del Zotta, Milan Lucic, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Miller, Shawn Matthias, St. Louis Blues, Steve Ott, Tim Gleason, Tom Gilbert, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tuomo Ruutu, Viktor FasthNHL 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 LewisNHL Rumours – October 21, 2013
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks the two best options for the Oilers in net are Jonas Hiller and Michal Neuvirth. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Both the Flyers and Oilers may be looking for a change. The Oilers have the scoring wingers in Ales Hemsky and Nail Yakupov that the Flyers could use. The Flyers […]
Read More Ales Hemsky, Anaheim Ducks, Andrej Mezsaros, Brad Boyes, Brad Richards, Braydon Coburn, Brian Elliott, Buffalo Sabres, Cam Ward, Carolilna Hurricanes, Chris Kreider, Craig Anderson, Dmitry Kulikov, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Henrik Lundqvist, Ilya Bryzgalov, James Reimer, Jonas Hiller, Kris Versteeg, Marcel Goc, Michal Neuvirth, Nail Yakupov, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Nicklas Grossman, Ottawa Senators, Peter DeBoar, Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Miller, Scottie Upshall, Sean Couturier, Shawn Matthias, St. Louis Blues, Thomas Vanek, Tom Gilbert, Tomas Fleischmann, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Wayne SimmondsNHL Rumours – September 5, 2013
Mark Masters: Maple Leafs RFA Nazem Kadri on if he wants to clear the air about his contract status: ’Um, not really. I just want something that’s fair, that’s all.’ On if he’s willing to holdout: ’If that’s what it takes. I don’t want to.’ On reports of salary numbers that he’s after: ‘I just […]
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Read More Alec Martinez, Blake Wheeler, Brendan Smith, Bryan Little, Carl Gunnarsson, Chris Stewart, Dale Weise, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Eric Tangradi, Erik Condra, Jake Muzzin, Jordan Nolan, Josh Bailey, Los Angeles Kings, Mark Fraser, Mats Zuccarello, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Nick Spaling, Ottawa Senators, Paul Postma, Pittsburgh Penguins, Robert BOrtuzzo, Ryan White, Sam Gagner, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trevor Lewis, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, Zach BogosianNHL Rumours – June 29, 2013
Adrian Dater: Starting to hear talk from a few people that the 1st overall may be in play for a trade. “Personally, I think Avs will outsmart themselves by trading pick if they do. MacKinnon will be a superstar” Paul Hendrick: Both Joe Sakic and Patrick Roy had an early morning meeting with Don Meehan […]
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