Insider trading:
https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/insider...monton~1561671
If the Oilers make the playoffs, Hitchcock will likely get an extension
Probably similar deal in Dallas where he is a head coach that would transition into an advisory role
Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher wants to make a deal before the Dec 19 deadline.
Besides a goaltender, wants a veteran d-man and wants a top 9 forward
Won't force a move, but if the fit is there
Leafs want a power forward and Simmonds or Ferland could be in consideration
Leafs coaches would love a power forward, but at what cost?
But Leafs management is more keen on a right shot defenceman preferably a top paring guy
Bruins have kicked tires on Charlie Coyle.
Maybe not imminent, but it now appears Fenton is now ready to act after taking over as Wild GM
In the summer Blackhawks core will be asked if they want to stay for a rebuild.
If they say yes, they will be Blackhawks for life.
Keith is interesting as he has a reasonable cap hit and some teams Lebrun talked to would absolutely be interested if he should be available.
IIHF president Fasel's term is up in 2020
Many speculating he will take a high position job in the KHL
Some rumors that Bob Nicholson might be the next president of the IIHF