The NHL media rumor mill is quiet this weekend, so here’s a look at what’s been recently kicking around the hockey rumor blogosphere. Enjoy! The Nashville Predators have had some talks with the New York Rangers regarding left wing Rick Nash. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Don’t see the Preds being keen to take on Nash’s $7.8 […]
A look at the remaining notable players in this summer’s NHL unrestricted free agent market. SPORTSNET: Luke Fox recently updated his list of this summer’s top-10 remaining unrestricted free agents. Topping the list is defenseman Kris Russell, who reportedly attracted some interest this month from the “Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, […]
A look at several clubs with work still to do this summer and an update on Nail Yakupov in your NHL rumor mill. SOME TEAMS STILL HAVE WORK TO DO THIS SUMMER CBS SPORTS: Chris Peters listed the Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche as teams that still have […]
Suggested trade destinations for several notable restricted free agents and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. SUGGESTED RFA TRADE DESTINATIONS ESPN.COM: Matthew Coller recently listed 10 remaining NHL restricted free agents who could be traded before training camp opens for salary cap reason, value or roster needs. He suggested the Minnesota Wild call the […]
A collection of recent trade and free-agent speculation on the Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs in your NHL rumor mill. CANUCKS THE HOCKEY NEWS: Jared Clinton recently speculated over possible trade options for Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning in his search for a proven scoring winger. He suggested Detroit’s Gustav Nyquist or Tomas Tatar, […]
Updates on the Rangers, Blues, Lightning and Coyotes in your NHL rumor mill. RANGERS SETTING UP FOR A SHATTENKIRK TRADE? NEW YORK DAILY NEWS: Pat Leonard believes the Rangers shedding salary by shipping center Derick Brassard ($5 million per season) to the Ottawa Senators for the more-affordable pivot Mika Zibanejad ($2.65 million for 2016-17) is what GM […]
The New York Rangers traded center Derick Brassard and a seventh-round pick in 2018 to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for center Mika Zibanejad and a second-round pick in 2018. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton was looking to shake up his roster following their quick early exit from the 2016 NHL playoffs. He also […]
Is a summer trade coming for the Tampa Bay Lightning? What’s the latest on Kevin Shattenkirk? Find out in today’s NHL rumor mill. LIGHTNING TAMPA BAY TIMES: Joe Smith reports the Lightning’s re-signing of winger Alex Killorn yesterday to a seven-year deal worth $4.45 million leaves them only $8.5 million of salary-cap space for 2016-17. […]
A look at possible players the San Jose Sharks could lose in next year’s NHL expansion draft, plus which Capitals could be targeted by Las Vegas GM George McPhee. SHARKS CSN BAY AREA: Kevin Kurz recently speculated over which players the San Jose Sharks could leave unprotected in next June’s NHL expansion draft. He […]
A short list of meaningful remaining UFAs and some summer storylines to follow in your NHL rumor mill. NOTABLE NHL UFAs STILL AVAILABLE ESPN.COM: Tal Pinchevsky named center Sam Gagner, defenseman James Wisniewski, right wing Jiri Hudler, right wing Kris Versteeg, center Brad Richards and defensemen Luke Schenn to his short list of meaningful […]