Petrovic could get a deal from the Bruins Jim Matheson: There is the sense that the Boston Bruins could sign PTO defenseman Alex Petrovic to a two-way deal. He would get a good amount of money if he’s on their AHL team. Canucks could move Virtanen James (@Account4hockey): Chris Johnston said on Sportsnet 650 on
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Faulk on the move? Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said that Justin Faulk is healthy but was told to keep him off the ice today. Cory Lavalette: There is no trade yet, but a Faulk trade is likely imminent. It is quiet on where he could be going. Puljujarvi being scouted Aivis Kalnins:
31 Thoughts Rumor Roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It is believed that Dustin Byfuglien‘s ankle hasn’t healed as much as they had hoped. The Winnipeg Jets would have traded Jacob Trouba anyways, but they would have planned differently with regards to Byfuglien. There will be trade rumors involving Justin Faulk and Rasmus Ristolainen. The Jets
Laine and Rantanen “not close” to getting new deals Rick Dhaliwal: The agent for restricted free agents Patrik Laine and Mikko Rantanen, Mike Luit, on Sportsnet 650: “We are not close.” Rick Dhaliwal: Luit on the effects for Mitch Marner‘s contract on Laine and Rantanen: “Is there a comparable, yes I think Mitch Marner and
The Jets would be in trouble if Byfuglien walks away Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: If Dustin Byfuglien decides to walk away from hockey, it would leave the Winnipeg Jets thin on the right side of their blue line. Their left side to start the season consists of Josh Morrissey, Dmitry Kulikov and Nathan
Canucks thinking eight-years after Boeser’s deal expires Rick Dhaliwal: Brock Boeser‘s agent Ben Hankinson on Sportsnet 650: “We talked about a long term deal we were heading that way but the market changed. I got upset at the numbers that were leaked about 7 million at the draft. We were close but just couldn’t close
Will the Jets explore blue line options? Pierre LeBrun: Depending on how the Dustin Byfuglien situation plays out, wonders if the Jets will inquire about Carolina Hurricanes Justin Faulk and Buffalo Sabres Rasmus Ristolainen. Both are available and are top-four defensemen. The Jets may be on Faulk’s approved trade list. Shawn Simpson: The Jets blue
Honka asks Stars for a trade Mike Heika: Dallas Stars defenseman Julius Honka has asked for a trade. Sean Shapiro: Honka had formally requested the trade on Thursday night. Matthew DeFranks; Stars GM Jim Nill on Honka: “Did we handle him right at times? Yes or no, we don’t know. And it’s on the player,
Two Lightning goaltenders heading to waivers if not trade first Erik Erlendsson: The initial plan for the Tampa Bay Lightning is to put goaltenders Louis Domingue and Mike Condon on waivers on September 21st. Another team did call the Lightning yesterday morning about one them, so they could possibly move someone beforehand. Holtby and Ovechkin
© Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports About AAV for Rantanen? Adrian Dater: The gap between the Colorado Avalanche and restricted free agent Mikko Rantanen is not about the term, it’s about the AAV. Many offers for Boeser James (@Account4hockey): Michael Russo said on KFAN 103 on labour day that the Vancouver Canucks have made contract
Blue Jackets and Werenski’s camp to talk soon Aaron Portzline: There isn’t any indication that the Columbus Blues Jackets are close to signing RFA defenseman Zach Werenski. There also isn’t any indication that they have hit a snag in their negotiations. There currently isn’t any urgency to get a contract done, but that could change
The 2018-19 season was not a great one for the Winnipeg Jets. Sure, they finished second in the Central Division with 99 points, but after what they accomplished in 2017-18, something just did not seem right this time around. In this series, we will take a look at some key Jets’ players who may or
© Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Laine seems prepared that he may not play in Winnipeg next season … Connor wants long-term from the Jets Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Patrik Laine on playing for the Winnipeg Jets: “Well I’ve got nothing bad to say about Winnipeg, you know? It’s been good so far. But you never
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news Adam Boqvist might be pushing for an NHL job, the Edmonton Oilers have a prospect on the blue line worth watching for and the Buffalo Sabres are trying to appease Rasmus Ristolainen. Meanwhile, what do the comments by Patrik Laine from earlier this week really mean? Boqvist
© Geoff Burke | 2013 Aug 27 — USA Today — Bill Guerin and Kathryn Tappin Bill Guerin second interview with the Minnesota Wild Michael Russo of The Athletic: Again, Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild met on Thursday. This was before some candidates even got their first encounter with Craig Leopold and Matt Majka.
Who will blink first? Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press: Agents are saying to not expect the group of top RFAs to sign soon. RFAs and GMs are not wanting to ‘blink’ first. “It’s all about the top young players figuring out and defining what the market place is and will be moving forward.
Bruins considering Boyle? Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now: A source is saying that free agent forward Brian Boyle has had some talks with the Boston Bruins to see if there could be a fit. The source did not know how far long the talks got, but there is a mutual interest. A problem for
It’s been a turbulent summer for the Winnipeg Jets, right at a moment where they’ve needed a good one perhaps more than ever. After a confidence-eroding second half and early playoff exit, the offseason has done nothing to boost the mood around their chances for the coming season. Gone is Jacob Trouba, whose production, physical