Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup Hits Hard

The NHL rumor mill churns on this Sunday with whispers from front offices that could reshape contenders before the playoffs deepen. GMs eye the rising salary cap as a golden opportunity to pounce on cap-strapped rivals, while Columbus grapples with a star's blunt assessment of their unacceptable season. Rick Bowness unleashes on his Blue Jackets after a brutal stretch, and executives everywhere hold their breath for the next domino to fall.