Category Archives: Rumors

It was 56 years ago today and I was glued to the television on this day. Following the draft lottery, Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford announced he would step down from his role, transitioning into an advisory and Alternate Governor position. For the organization’s sake, the move felt necessary. Still, it’s fair to question whether a newContinue reading “Summary Sunday: May 10, 2026”

The NHL will never say it outright, but the league isn’t exactly thrilled when off‑ice news drops during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their stance has always been that the spotlight should stay on the ice this time of year. Others argue that with 16 teams (now more) already done for the season, off‑ice storylines helpContinue reading “Summary Sunday: May 3, 2026”

Before we get to “news” from around the league, here’s some Boston Bruins stuff: The Vitali Pinchuk watch is officially underway now that Dinamo Minsk has been eliminated from the KHL playoffs. I’m told the Bruins have been in contact with his representatives. Pinchuk’s KHL deal doesn’t expire until May 31 — pushed back fromContinue reading “Summary Sunday: April 26, 2026”

Rumblings popped up online Wednesday suggesting Pinchuk might already have a preferred landing spot, but people close to the situation are waving that off. According to his agent, there’s no stealth shortlist, no quiet courting, no team he’s angling toward. The message behind the scenes is simple: Pinchuk just wants an NHL contract, and he’sContinue reading “Vitali Pinchuk Wants to Play For the Bruins?”

Congratulations to Team USA! The Olympics are in the books, and with Team USA claiming gold, the spotlight swings back to NHL business as the trade freeze lifts Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. The break didn’t slow the rumor mill, though—speculation kept churning even while league action was paused. Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic regardingContinue reading “Summary Sunday February 22, 2026”

Let’s get this out of the way at the top: a report surfaced last week suggesting the Boston Bruins and Dallas Stars were frontrunners to acquire defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks. However, I can say with complete certainty that, prior to the Olympic break, the only discussion that occurred was a general exchangeContinue reading “Summary Sunday February 15, 2026”

The Insiders told us that the Olympic Freeze would serve as the first of two trade deadlines this season, but as usual, the (massive) buildup outpaced the action. We hear that line every time, and once again, little materialized. Beyond the Artemi Panarin deal and the Nick Bjugstad move, it was largely status quo acrossContinue reading “Summary Sunday: February 8, 2026”

The Olympic break is looming, and around the league it’s being treated like an unofficial first trade deadline. With front offices weighing roster tweaks and contenders eyeing upgrades, the rumor mill has kicked into overdrive. Insiders are firing off reports at a rapid pace — and as is often the case this time of year,Continue reading “Summary Sunday: February 1, 2026”