NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, and Anaheim Ducks

Fake Boston Bruins and New York Rangers trade story

Jimmy Murphy: There are false, untrue trade rumors involving the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers.

Not possible: Jacob Trouba and Matt Rempe for Brandon Carlo, John Beecher and a 2027 second-round pick.

The Detroit Red Wings GM didn't say who it was from but the guess is Steven Stamkos.

Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now: The Detroit Red Wings had a six-point lead when free agency opened. While he wouldn't say who it was, GM Steve Yzerman revealed that there was one UFA they lost.

“We were interested in one that we thought was a good fit,” Yzerman admitted. “You know these things happen very quickly.

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“And we decided very quickly that it would be a big operation here to try to do it again, and we didn't want to waste everybody's time getting there.”

There was a lot of speculation that it was Steven Stamkos, who earned $8 million a year for four years.

The Anaheim Ducks made offers to Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, and will have to go the trade route to improve their roster.

Eric Stephens of the Athletic: The Anaheim Ducks were armed with $31 million in cap space when free agency opened, and they're going with basically the same amount.

The trade route is where they may be headed. They have the cap flexibility, prospects, and roster players to make things happen.

The Ducks have been looking for a top-six right fielder and/or a top-four defenseman.

League sources said the Ducks have made free agent offers to Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault.

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