Tag: Jason Demers

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Canucks and Caggiula

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Scott Cullen of TSN: The Maple Leafs could buy out defenseman Jared Cowen. They could still attempt to trade him. The Leafs have lots of options up front, but they are a little thin on…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings – July 1st Not Target-Rich For Unrestricted Free Agents

With the National Hockey League in the midst of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, management teams are focusing their attention on getting a last look at young prospects playing in the CHL Playoffs or at the Under-18…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Coyotes and Hurricanes

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Morgan looks at 10 questions the Coyotes are facing the offseason. Co-owner Anthony LeBlanc won't name any names they are considering for their vacant GM position. Names that have been…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Pens, Stars, Blues, Sharks and More

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Anders Lee is out indefinitely with a fractured leg. He was hit by a Johnny Boychuk slap shot on Thursday. His season is over regardless of how far the Islanders make…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: McDonagh, Price, Subban, Blues and Stars

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Lance Bouma is finished for the season after he pulled his oblique. On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post:  Defenseman Ryan McDonagh will be out for at least the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers Still Need To A Puck-Moving Dman

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers really need to bring in a puck-moving defenseman this offseason. GM Peter Chiarelli will be looking to make a trade a draft, and it might cost him…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sobotka, Stars, Jagr, Reimer and Vesey

On Vladimir Sobotka, Dallas Stars and Jaromir Jagr ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: In June, Vladimir Sobotka has a one-month window to opt out of his KHL deal with Avangard. Indications are that he'll be returning to the NHL…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators and Hurricanes

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Lowetide: Players/Picks the Oilers should consider trading. Jordan Eberle - he's a complementary winger that could land them a defenseman. First round pick - could be their top trade chip. If they win the lottery,…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Flames, Stars and Penguins

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens Sr. VP Donald Beauchamp on P.K. Subban. “P.K. Subban suffered a neck injury. He was taken to a hospital for precautionary measures. He will undergo further testing. He…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Habs, Blues, Hawks, Oilers, Leafs and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: Brendan Gallagher will be out two to three weeks with a lower-body injury. Lars Eller missed last night's game with a lower-body injury. On Monday Michel Therrien said Eller…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Defensemen

NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the defensemen that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. The free agent market for defenseman lost what would have been the…

Mark Easson

Not Really Rumors: Stars, Habs, Wild, Kings, Isles and Oilers

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) On if the Stars would try to trade for Dustin Byfuglien, and what would the cost be? The Stars will be interested in high-end defenseman, and they…

Mark Easson