NHL Rumor: Jonathan Drouin and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson of Tampa Tribune: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman can be patient with Jonathan Drouin, even though he may prefer to trade by the deadline. "If I can do something that makes us a…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 20
The Washington Capitals keep rolling and once again sit a top our consensus NHL power rankings. The remaining top five saw some movement, with the Chicago Blackhawks moving up to No. 2. The Anaheim Ducks are on a roll as…
NHL Rumors: Roundup of Friedman’s 30 Thoughts
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Kings are looking at adding a defensman, and possibly a forward with Marian Gaborik's injury. The Kings, and Rangers with Rick Nash, could look at LTIRing them for the…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Canucks and Flames
On the Ottawa Senators ... Lisa Wallace of The Globe and Mail: If the Senators fall out of the playoff race by the trade deadline, they could look to move Chris Neil, Patrick Wiercioch and Shane Prince. Darren Dreger: Though nothing is…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Oilers, Bruins and Kings
On the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens ... Brian Wilde: The Oilers should be interested in Canadiens defenseman Nathan Beaulieu. McGuire said that nobody in Montreal should be untouchable. Lars Eller is also the type of player the Oilers need.…
NHL Salary Cap: Team Outlooks for the NHL Trade Deadline
A look at each teams salary cap situation heading into the February 29th NHL Trade Deadline. 2015-16 Salary Cap: $71,400,000 2015-16 Salary Floor: $52,800,000 Deadline Cap Space: The deadline cap space is the total sum of cap hit values that…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and the New York Islanders
On the Winnipeg Jets and New York Islanders ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1040 on if a Jacob Trouba for Travis Hamonic trade is in the ballpark. “It’s in the ballpark. I just think that…
NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers May Need To Make A Bold Move
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Mark Spector: Coach Todd McLellan when asked about changing the commitment level of some players: "Maybe we have to get rid of some." Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli, when asked about…
NHL Rumors: Jets Gauging Interest on Andrew Ladd
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff has been talking to teams the past week about Andrew Ladd to gauge his trade value according to sources. "The last few games have felt a little…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Stars, and Lightning
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Multiple sources saying there has been interest in the Rangers 29-year old defenseman Keith Yandle.The Stars have been watching the Rangers, and maybe the Rangers could get Valeri…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Arizona Coyotes
On the Dallas Stars ... Bill Whitehead: Valeri Nichushkin is reportedly on the trading block. NHL.com: Stars GM Jim Nill likes his team and won't make a deal for the sake of making a deal. "We're in a good spot,"…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: (mailbag) GM Ron Hextall won't be looking for any rentals, and he won't be mortgaging the future even if someone has term. Mark Streit could be someone he moves, has…