NHL Rumors XII: Ribeiro, Myers, Leafs and Panthers, Thornton, Brookbank and Vitale
  • Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes will buyout Mike Riberio’s remaining contract.
  • Matthew Sekeres: Pierre McGuire said the Canucks might be clearing out cap to try and trade for Sabres Tyler Myers and his $5.5 million cap hit for the next five years.
  • Mike Kelly: Hearing the Panthers are seriously considering the Maple Leafs offer for the first overall pick that has James van Riemsdyk and other going to the Panthers.
  • Mark Spector: Would think the Canucks will go hard after Jonas Hiller.
  • David Pagnotta: “Why this Joe Thornton trade chatter keeps popping up is beyond me… The Sharks have not yet approach the Thornton camp about anything.”
  • Chris Kuc: Source saying that Sheldon Brookbank is still waiting to hear from the Blackhawks.
  • Will DePaoli: Over five teams have contacted Penguins pending UFA Joe Vitale.