NHL Rumors: Islanders, Ducks, Senators and Panthers
On the New York Islanders ... #Isles are not shopping Kyle Okposo. Haven't changed course on that with the deadline approaching. 4 1/2 hrs left to find some forward help. — Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) February 29, 2016 On the Anaheim…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Hamhuis, Russell, Canadiens and Devils
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Difficult for teams, like #canucks, who are trying to move players with no move clauses, to control what they get in return. Little leverage — Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) February 29, 2016 On Dan Hamhuis ...…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Sabres, Flyers, Islanders and More
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney: "If we have the assets to acquire certain players that will give us a boost, that’s what we’ll try to do." Zack Cox: Sweeney said that he hasn't asked any player to…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blues, Hurricanes and Blue Jackets
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... A lot of chicken going on this morning as GM's argue over what todays value should be for the final 10-12 good to reasonable players left! — Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) February 29, 2016 Daniel…
NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Coyotes, Canadiens and Wild
On the trade market ... Feels like the market has shifted and sellers struggling to get the return they want... at least so far... — Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) February 29, 2016 Anaheim, Minnesota, St Louis...among the West Conf teams poised…
NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Pirri, Streit, Eberle and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators ... McKenzie:"I would go so far as to say that Columbus doesn't view Colin Wilson as a primary target if they're going to trade Scott Hartnell." — Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) February 29,…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders and Yakupov
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston was on Sportsnet 590 on P.A. Parenteau. "It's pretty strong," Johnston said of Paranteau's market. "He'll get the Leafs a second-round pick. He's played very well. He's made…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames and Canucks
On the Dallas Stars ... Darren Dreger: The Stars are focusing on Dan Hamhuis and Kris Russell. The Stars have a lot of time for Russell. The Flames are hoping to get two second round picks for Russell. Darren Dreger:…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks
On the Florida Panthers ... Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston was on Sportsnet 590 yesterday and was talking about the Florida Panthers. "I don't think they're done," he said after Florida made three trades on Saturday. "I think they're…
NHL Trade: Leafs Trade Winnik and a Pick for Laich, Carrick and a Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Daniel Winnik and a 2016 5th round pick (previously acquired from Anaheim) for 2016 2nd round pick, Connor Carrick and Brooks Laich. Pierre LeBrun: "No salary retention in that Caps-Leafs trade" Mark Masters: Capital…
NHL Rumors: Brodin, Boedker, Penguins, McGinn, and Senators
On Deadline Day ... Chris Johnston: A text from a NHL front office member: "I don't think you will be busy." On the Jonas Brodin ... Bob McKenzie: Jonas Brodin's name has been prominent in trade rumors, especially since he…
NHL Trade: Hurricanes Trade Kris Versteeg To Kings
The Carolina Hurricanes have traded forward Kris Vertseeg to the Los Angeles Kings for prospect Valentin Zykov and conditional 5th round pick. The 29-year old Versteeg was drafted 134th overall in the 5th round of the 2004 draft by the…