NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, and the Washington Capitals
Dallas Stars Only Beginning To Deal? Matthew DeFranks of SportsDay Dallas: Andrew Cogliano presents just the beginning of dealing by the Dallas Stars. Clearing space becomes as easy as putting their injured players on long term injured reserve which could…
Toronto Maple Leafs Notes: Nylander, Gardiner, and Kadri
Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The William Nylander holdout takes its effect on Toronto as his lack of production continues. Toronto has suffered as a team -- losing seven of their last ten games at…
Contract Extension Analysis: Teuvo Teravainen and Mikko Koskinen
The NHL saw two extensions signed on Monday -- one by Teuvo Teravainen and another by Mikko Koskinen. Teravainen extending his current deal was far less a surprise than Koskinen. Admittedly, both teams sewed up positions they felt were important…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and a Buyers Market For The Trade Deadline
Carolina searching still for top-six forward... Chris Nichols of Nichols On Hockey: Darren Dreger speculates again about what Carolina may do to acquire a top-six forward. Carolina placing a premium on making the playoffs means there is work to be done.…
NHL Rumors: Jake Muzzin, Derick Brassard, and Montreal
Jake Muzzin's asking price... Chris Nichols of Nichols On Hockey: Talk swirling around Jake Muzzin suggests Los Angeles wants a lot for their top-four defenseman. The price is as follows: The Insider was asked about the Los Angeles Kings defenseman, whose…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins Swing for Tarasenko and Simmonds?
Boston Bruins looking at Wayne Simmonds? Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Anyone who is anyone believes Boston is actively looking at Wayne Simmonds. The question asked by those sources is can the Boston Bruins afford the price tag?…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Jakob Silfverberg
Anaheim Ducks staying alive but could trade pieces? Craig Custance of The Athletic: The Anaheim Ducks generating interest this trade deadline is different. Usually, the Ducks buy but this year are in a unique position. They remain just outside of a…
NHL Rumors: Alexander Edler, Jamie Benn, Jesse Puljujarvi
What to do about Vancouver Canucks' Alexander Edler? Iain McIntyre: The Vancouver Canucks look into their future and what they have built offensively. However, defensive inefficiencies leave a huge void after Alexander Edler. “We don’t have anybody in our organization…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Peter Chiarelli, Jesse Puljujarvi, And More
Peter Chiarelli And The Edmonton Oilers Trade History Dustin Nielson of Oilers Nation: The Edmonton Oilers look into their past and cringe every time they see or hear the word, trade. Five of the worst in this era include the…
NHL Trade Analysis: Victor Rask For Nino Niederreiter
With the bye weeks starting this Sunday for a third of the league, few pundits expected more trades to happen coming into the weekend. That answer would be wrong! Minnesota and Carolina decided to make a 1-for 1 deal that…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Micheal Ferland And His Worth
A Little Story Of Ferland And Skinner Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News And Observer: The Carolina Hurricanes face a crossroads of sorts when it comes to Micheal Ferland. They look at recent history where Jeff Skinner was lost for a…
Potential Anaheim Ducks Selling Pieces
The losses continue to mount for the Anaheim Ducks. At press time, it was 12 and counting after a 3-1 loss to Detroit on Tuesday night. Despite the wheels falling off, the Ducks are still within striking distance of a…