Latest on the Canucks and Stars plus an update on Kris Russell in your NHL rumor mill. CANUCKS PURSUING A FORWARD? THE PROVINCE: Jason Botchford recently reported it’s believed the Vancouver Canucks were quietly looking to “move a player on an unappealing contract along with a valuable asset in an attempt to clear more […]
The NHL’s unrestricted free agent market opens today. Check out all the latest speculation over which teams are interested in which players and more. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Today’s rumor links are presented largely without comment. I’ll keep a running tally of the notable free-agent signings and trades in my News section,with a roundup of the top […]
Wings to announce Datsyuk decision today, Flames hire new head coach & more in this morning’s collections of NHL headlines. THE DETROIT NEWS: The Red Wings are expected to announce Pavel Datsyuk’s decision on his plans for next season today. Datsyuk has been leaning toward playing in Russia next season for family reasons. He’s still […]
Kings name Anze Kopitar captain, Stars trade Alex Goligoski to the Coyotes & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. LOS ANGELES TIMES: The Los Angeles Kings yesterday announced Anze Kopitar will be their new captain, taking over from Dustin Brown. In announcing the move, Kings general manager Dean Lombardi said he’s not currently […]
Latest Stanley Cup news, Steen undergoes shoulder surgery and much more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: The Penguins will continue to focus on their strong forecheck as their best tool to win Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. THE MERCURY NEWS: San Jose Sharks winger Tomas Hertl missed practice on […]
Latest Stanley Cup news, Steen undergoes shoulder surgery and much more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: The Penguins will continue to focus on their strong forecheck as their best tool to win Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. THE MERCURY NEWS: San Jose Sharks winger Tomas Hertl missed practice on […]
Updates on Vladimir Tarasenko, expendable wingers on the Edmonton Oilers and more Dallas Stars speculation in your NHL rumor mill. Does Tarasenko face an uncertain future with the Blues? SPORTSNET 960 (VIA TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Despite Vladimir Tarasenko being in the first year of an eight-year contract, Elliotte Friedman claims there’s quietly been some rumblings […]
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 […]
Updates on Steven Stamkos, Rick Nash, Mike Hoffman, Alex Radulov, Cam Ward and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Latest on Stamkos, Nash, Radulov & the Stars. WGR 550 (via TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Citing the disappointing finish to the New York Rangers season, Friedman believes there’s a possibility they could try and move left wing Rick […]
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 […]