Latest on the Lightning, Islanders, Hurricanes, Red Wings and Canucks in your NHL rumor mill. What next for the Lightning? ESPN.COM: Craig Custance believes the Tampa Bay Lightning must settle the Steven Stamkos situation, re-sign Nikita Kucherov to a long-term contract and consider trading goalie Ben Bishop while keeping left wing Jonathan Drouin. Regarding Stamkos, […]
Penguins advance to the Stanley Cup Final, Chris Phillips retires & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. TRIBLIVE.COM/TAMPA BAY TIMES: For the first time since 2009, the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to the Stanley Cup Final. Rookie forward Bryan Rust scored both of his club’s goals in a 2-1 victory over the […]
Sharks advance to the Stanley Cup Final, Panthers ship Gudbranson to Canucks & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. THE MERCURY NEWS/STLTODAY.COM: For the first time in franchise history, the San Jose Sharks are heading to the Stanley Cup Final. Joel Ward scored twice, Logan Couture had a three-point game and Martin Jones made 24 […]
Possible free agent targets for the Stars and Canucks, plus the latest Oilers trade speculation. Free-agent targets for the Stars. DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Listed Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos, Boston Bruins right wing Loui Eriksson, New York Islanders right wing Kyle Okposo, New York Rangers defenseman Keith Yandle and goaltenders James Reimer of […]
Latest on the Canucks, Stars, Oilers and Kings in your NHL rumor mill. Possible Canucks trade chips. THE PROVINCE: Jason Botchford recently listed Jared McCann, Jannik Hansen and Ryan Miller as players the Vancouver Canucks could be willing to trade. Among the players they’re willing to move, Botchford considers McCann their best trade chip. Hansen […]
Sharks eliminate the Predators, Kings re-sign coach Darryl Sutter and more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines. THE MERCURY NEWS/THE TENNESSEAN: The San Jose Sharks demolished the Nashville Predators 5-0 to win Game 7 of their second-round series and advance to the Western Conference Final. Logan Couture picked up his franchise-record 11th point in […]
More speculation on the offseason plans of the Islanders and Canuck, plus the Oilers’ first-round pick is garnering interest from other clubs. Islanders. NEWSDAY: Arthur Staple reports there’s been no substantive contract talks between New York Islanders management and pending unrestricted free agent right wing Kyle Okposo. UFA center Frans Nielsen could look to double […]
In today’s NHL rumor mill, we look at some possible offseason moves by the Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks. What next for the Anaheim Ducks? ESPN.COM: Following yet another disappointing playoff exit for the Anaheim Ducks, Craig Custance suggests they pursue Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin if he’s available via the […]
Latest on notable Canucks such as Dan Hamhuis and Ryan Miller plus more speculation on how the Oilers will address their blueline needs. What next for the Canucks? VANCOUVER SUN: Iain MacIntyre reported there was little actual news to come out of the Canucks’ recent post-mortem press conference. Of the 11 Canucks eligible for some […]
Updates on the Canadian NHL teams, Steven Stamkos, & more in your NHL rumor mill. P.K. Subban surfaces in the rumor mill. TSN (VIA TODAY’S SLAPSHOT) During part of a larger conversation regarding the Montreal Canadiens, Bob McKenzie believes questions will be asked about defenseman P.K. Subban, whose no-trade clause kicks in on July 1. […]