NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Bruins
On the New York Islanders ... Chris Johnston: Islanders center John Tavares said he'd be open to talking contract extension with the team this offseason and added "I'm excited about where the organization is headed." Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) Asked…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the Ottawa Senators
On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: "I don't believe St. Louis is a contender for Fleury. I think that they're all in on Jake Allen." Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Was told by someone…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Make a Move Now or Wait?
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Source saying the Maple Leafs are a team that defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk could be interested in signing a long-term deal with. The Leafs could obviously wait until the offseason to…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Penguins and Flyers
On the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche ... ** Have not heard of Albritton before. Works for KMBC, Kansas City News. ** Steven Albritton: Hearing from a very good source that the Chicago Blackhawks are targeting Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene.…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Montreal Canadiens
On the Arizona Coyotes and Radim Vrbata ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The 35-year old Radim Vrbata isn't worrying where he'll be playing next season. Vrbata knows the Coyotes could trade him before the deadline. “There’s no protection in…
NHL Rumors: More Moves Could Be Coming For The Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 talking about the Tampa Bay Lightning, and if their trade of Nikita Nesterov to the Montreal Canadiens will spark more moves from them. “This…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Holland’s Strategy and Potential Trade Candidates
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Red Wings GM Ken Holland on Hockey Central the other day on their trade deadline strategy. “I don’t see us being a buyer. The question is, do we become a seller…
NHL Rumors: Overrated Trade Targets, Wild and Flames
On Overrated trade targets that could be moved ... Lyle Richardson on Bleacher Report: Ranking the most overrated trade targets that could potentially be traded. 8. Alexandre Burrows - Vancouver Canucks 7. Steve Mason - Philadelphia Flyers 6. Jarome Iginla…
NHL Rumors: Defensive Prospects and Destinations for Kevin Shattenkirk
On defensive prospects ... Corey Pronman: An executive from a team that is considering selling at the deadline is frustrated with trying to improve their defense: "Nobody is moving defense prospects right now." On Kevin Shattenkirk ... Matt Larkin of The…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Scouting Canes-Kings, Flyers and Capitals
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... GM Steve Yzerman on the Nikita Nesterov trade to the Canadiens. Erik Erlendsson: The trade was made for roster reasons as the Lightning felt they would lose either Nesterov or Luke Witkowski on waivers.…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes: Michael Stone and Martin Hanzal
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Defenseman Michael Stone is still working to get back into form from his ACL and MCL surgery last April. He signed a one-year, $4 million in the offseason and…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN: Darren Dreger doesn't think Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello wants to make a big trade before the trade deadline. Dreger said on TSN 690 radio that he doesn't think the Maple Leafs…