Category Archives: Rumors

NHL Rumor Mill – April 23, 2016

Updates on the Red Wings plus the latest on Steven Stamkos, P.K. Subban,  Tyson Barrie and Justin Faulk in today’s NHL Rumor Mill.  What next for the Red Wings? THE DETROIT NEWS: Gregg Krupa believes the Red Wings must deal their way out of their current morass. While they require significant changes, it will take […]

NHL Rumor Mill – April 22, 2016

Latest on the Red Wings, Canadiens and Bruins in today’s NHL Rumor mill.  Could the Red Wings and Canadiens pursue Stamkos? THE GLOBE AND MAIL’s  James Mirtle observed a lot of hockey people believe the Detroit Red Wings have a shot at signing Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos via free agency in July. NHL.COM: […]

Latest Bruins Speculation – April 21, 2016

Yesterday’s press conference involving the Boston Bruins brain trust offered some insight into their offseason plans. Read on for the latest.     THE BOSTON GLOBE: Kevin Paul Dupont reports Boston Bruins team president Cam Neely listed the defense corps, right wing and backup goaltending as the three key roster areas his club must address before […]

NHL Rumor Mill – April 20, 2016

Latest on P.K. Subban and Steven Stamkos, plus speculation over the Maple Leafs going the offer-sheet route in June.  Updates on Subban and Stamkos. NEW YORK POST:  Larry Brooks recently claimed hearing some “serious chatter” claiming the Montreal Canadiens are “more than prepared to listen to offers” for defenseman P.K. Subban, “whose $9 million cap […]

NHL UFA Updates – April 19, 2016

Breaking down the latest Sportsnet update on this summer’s top NHL UFAs. SPORTSNET: Luke Fox recently provided an update to his ranking and rumors on this summer’s top-16 NHL unrestricted free agents. The highlights: Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos still tops Fox’s list. The mutual decision to put off talks until season’s end has […]

Latest on the Oilers – April 18, 2016

Pros and cons of trading Taylor Hall and more in today’s collection of Edmonton Oilers speculation. EDMONTON JOURNAL:  David Staples examines the pros and cons for the Edmonton Oilers of trading first-line left wing Taylor Hall. Unless the Oilers get back a top defenseman like P.K. Subban, Oliver Ekman-Larsson or Erik Karlsson, Staples believes they’re better […]

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – April 17, 2016

Latest on the Bruins, Rangers, Maple Leafs and Senators in your Sunday Rumor Roundup.  THE BOSTON GLOBE: Fluto Shinzawa reports the Boston Bruins weren’t happy with goaltender Tuukka Rask’s performance this season, but they’re not going to trade him. He believes the Bruins must provide Rask with a better backup goaltender, noting LA Kings goalie Jhonas […]

NHL Rumor Mill – April 15, 2016

Latest on Blackhawks, Coyotes, Hurricanes and more in today’s NHL rumor mill.  Highlights from Matheson’s “Hockey World.” EDMONTON JOURNAL:  Jim Matheson reports on the potential salary-cap difficulties Artemi Panarin’s bonuses could create for the Chicago Blackhawks next season. He has to find a team who’ll take left wing Bryan Bickell’s $4 million cap hit for […]

Updates on the Canucks and Oilers – April 14, 2016

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 […]