NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Sharks, Oilers, Blues, Penguins, and Hurricanes
Helping keep Brassard out of West wasn't material part for Vegas ... Steve Carp: Golden Knights GM George McPhee on if they'll make any more trades by the deadline: "I never know what's going to transpire at the trade deadline. It…
NHL Trade Rumors: Sharks, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Red Wings, and Lightning
The trade deadline is two days away and chatter is at a crazy level. Here is the latest. Sharks should be able to keep goalies Paul Gackle of the Mercury News writes that San Jose should not have a problem…
NHL Trade Analysis: Derick Brassard On His Way To The Penguins
The first trade attempt was rejected by the NHL, so Pittsburgh, Vegas, and Ottawa went back to the drawing board. What they came up was the following trade: To Pittsburgh: Center Derick Brassard, forward Vincent Dunn, 2018 3rd round pick…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens
Calgary may not go rental route Eric Francis of Sportsnet writes that the Calgary Flames may not be keen on the rental route. Their chances of making the playoffs are still 50-50. There are no major gaping needs. However, only…
NHL Trade Analysis: Rangers Trade Michael Grabner to New Jersey
The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers made a trade. That's right! New Jersey sent a 2018 second round pick and Yagor Rykov for the services of Michael Grabner. What Michael Grabner Brings To New Jersey Scoring depth has been inconsistent, at times…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Anisimov, Hartman, Wingels, and Saad
More on the Chicago Blackhawks selling... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: A significant sale of players seems to be the plan. However, what will be the return? Artem Anisimov seems more like a summer deal as opposed to…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens
Pittsburgh addressing wants and not needs Shelly Anderson of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Jim Rutherford can afford to go after wants and not needs at this point. Pittsburgh is on a 16-4-1 stretch as they have steamrolled to around the top…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Oilers, Bruins, Lightning, and Penguins
So what about Niklas Hjalmarsson? Jamie McLennan of TSN: On the latest needs of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson would make lots of sense for the Leafs, and slots into the "Shanaplan." He is the steady presence that…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks
On the New Rangers John Shannon: The New York Rangers are open for business. Everyone is available except for goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Furthermore, there are five teams interested in Ryan McDonagh. A little more on Ryan McDonagh.... Larry Brooks from…
NHL Trade Analysis: Petr Mrazek Off To Philadelphia
Petr Mrazek gets shipped off to Philadelphia for what amounts to be conditional picks. Detroit receives a fourth round 2018 pick and a third round 2019 pick. The exact terms could change a little. Also, Detroit retains half of Mrazek's…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Penguins, Bruins and Sharks
On the Winnipeg Jets and the Pittsburgh Penguins Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Around and around the trade rumors go. It seems that Winnipeg has been heavily scouting Pittsburgh since mid-January. Pittsburgh seems to just be poking and fishing…
NHL Rumors: Teams That Could Be Interested In Plekanec … Lightning Have Some Cap Room
Three Teams that could be interested in Tomas Plekanec Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: The center has become more than an afterthought. Marc Bergevin could have at least three potential suitors err destinations for the forward. Plekanec's six million dollar salary…