Rumors IV: Updates on the Jonathan Drouin Situation
Joe Smith: GM Steve Yzerman said that he never told Jonathan Drouin's camp that any trade was close. Frank Seravalli of TSN: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman held a press conference to talk about the Jonathan Drouin suspension and Allan Walsh's…
Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Jets, Bruins and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: Looking at five Toronto Maple Leafs that could be traded at the deadline, potential trade partners and the possible return. James Reimer: The Canadiens and Blues might be…
Trade: Ducks Send Jiri Sekac To Chicago For Ryan Garbutt
The Anaheim Ducks have traded Jiri Sekac to the Chicago Blackhawks for Ryan Garbutt. The 23-year old Sekac was undrafted. He carries a $925,000 salary cap hit and will be a RFA after this season. The 30-year old Garbutt was also undrafted.…
Rumors II: Predators, Wild, Stars, Oilers and Bruins
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Nashville Predators GM David Poile may not be done making moves. "Right now, we are a team that’s out of the playoffs as of today, so we got to improve," Predators veteran general manager David Poile…
Rumors: Ducks, Stars, Leafs, Predators and Flyers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Anton Khudobin is third on the Ducks goalie depth chart. He has a $2.25 million cap hit, and with the lack of teams looking for a goalie, it's not…
News: Lightning Suspended Drouin … Agent Issues Statement
Tampa Bay Lightning: The Lightning have suspended Jonathan Drouin without pay after failing to report to Syracuse's game tonight against the Toronto Marlies. Elliotte Friedman: Have been told that Drouin is at the Ricoh center tonight with the other Syracuse…
Rumors IV: Lightning, Preds, Habs, Bruins, Kings and More
TSNs Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Upwards of twelve teams have had significant talks with the Tampa Bay Lightning about Jonathan Drouin. GM Steve Yzerman could narrow it down to one or two offers soon (24-72 hours), or he'll slow play…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15
The Chicago Blackhawks narrowed the gap this week, but fell just short in overtaking the Washington Capitals in our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15. The top five has the same teams as last week, but the Los Angeles Kings…
Rumors III: Leafs, Oilers and Scouting TOR-PHI
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Leafs players are trying not to look ahead to the trade deadline, even though they know changes to the roster are coming. “I try not to think about that,” forward…
Rumors II: Ducks and Hurricanes
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Moving out Carl Hagelin's contract will make it a little easier for GM Bob Murray to re-sign some of his pending RFAs: Sami Vatanen, Hampus Lindholm and Rickard Rakell.…
Rumors: Canucks, Kings and Canadiens
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: Canucks GM Jim Benning said he's getting calls daily on trade possibilities. Benning also acknowledged that he is one of the most active GMs making calls. Matthew Sekeres: Benning on the trade deadline: "Continue…
Rumors IV: Lightning, Coyotes, Ducks, Flames and More
Roundup of Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It is believed that the Tampa Bay Lightning may have made a contract offer to Steven Stamkos in recent weeks. Friedman guesses the number started with an eight. Arizona Coyotes…