NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sharks, Julien, and the Bruins
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Would have to think that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford would like to add some depth to their blueline if the price is right. Adding a depth defenseman, a…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Coyotes and Matt Duchene Best Fits
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Connor Hellebuyck will be one of the Jets goaltenders next season. Ondrej Pavelec could be traded before the deadline, and if not, the pending UFA likely won't be back…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Bruins, Canadiens and Ducks
On the Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens ... Adrian Dater: The Avalanche had three 'scouts' at the Bruins-Canadiens game, including GM Joe Sakic. David Pagnotta: Avalanche's assistant GM Chris MacFarland was also at the Bruins - Canadiens. David…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Avs, Hurricanes, Oilers, Canadiens and Maple Leafs
On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that there is trade speculation between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche regarding Matt Duchene. “Those…
NHL Rumors: Julien, Habs, Canucks, Hurricanes, Avs, Blues and Bruins
On Claude Julien, Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Claude Julien's firing had presidents Cam Neely's fingerprints all over it regardless of what…
NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-BUF, MON-STL, PHI-SJ, Vegas, and Shattenkirk
On Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres ... David Pagnotta: Teams listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Sabres game: St. Louis Blues, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights.…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Oilers, Kings and Flames
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers ... Joe Smith: Though it may nothing, Lightning GM Steve Yzerman and Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli spoke for awhile after their game on Friday. Could the Oilers use a big, versatile veteran…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Coyotes, Avs, Sharks, Jets, Wild and Blues
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Forward Jason Spezza will travel with the team on their road trip. Defenseman Johnny Oduya won't be traveling with them. Mike Heika: Coach Lindy Ruff said that forward Ales Hemsky will play…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Habs, Lightning, Caps, Leafs, Devils, Sabres and Rangers
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Forward Brendan Gallagher will return to the lineup today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smth: Forward Tyler Johnson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper on if…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: William Nylander's name potentially being available seems "completely asinine." Trading a 20-year old who scores and drives play doesn't make sense after years of losing and looking for players like him.…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Ottawa Senators
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of Wrong Side of the Redline: (mailbag) thinks the Stars will trade Patrick Eaves and Patrick Sharp, and possibly Jamie Oleksiak. Eaves is having a career season and only carries a $1 million…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (mailbag) thinks that Ken Holland will replace GM Lou Lamoriello in 2018-19. Lamoriello's contract expires after the 2017-18 season. thinks the Maple Leafs shouldn't make any major moves…