This week’s NHL rumor mill has been filled with speculation about various teams, including the Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Nashville Predators have allowed Tyson Barrie to seek a trade, and there are rumors about where he could end up. The Ottawa Sun’s Bruce Garrioch believes he could be a good fit with the New Jersey Devils, while ESPN’s Kevin Weekes suggests the Devils prefer a more defensive-minded blueliner like the Flames’ Chris Tanev. Meanwhile, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Philip Broberg was hoping to follow Barrie’s example and seek a trade, but Oilers GM Ken Holland denied the report. However, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman says teams are interested in Broberg, and the Oilers have loaned him to their AHL affiliate in Bakersfield. Finally, there are rumors that the Oilers could look into signing Corey Perry, who was recently released by the Chicago Blackhawks, but GM Jim Matheson suggests they will wait until he completes substance abuse treatment and investigate the reasons why he was let go.
