Rumors II: Pens, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Jets, Jackets and Sharks
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Penguins have been listening to offers on winger Chris Kunitz. David Peron will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. Something has to give soon in Anaheim, and the betting…
Rumors: Stamkos and Kopitar
On Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos wants to remain in Tampa and believes that they can work out a contract extension. Stamkos denies there is a rift with…
Rumors II: Johansen – Preds, Blues, Habs and Leafs
On Ryan Johansen ... Scott Lewis of Sportnet: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on Ryan Johansen. “Now, we know John Tortorella is not getting fired because he just got hired. But there isn’t anybody coming out for Columbus and saying,…
Rumors: Roster Freeze, Flames and Senators
Chris Johnston: The NHL's holiday roster freeze kicks in tonight at 11:59 pm and runs 12:01 am on December 28th. On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Flames pending RFA Johnny Gaudreau would like to get…
Injuries: Oilers, Rangers, Blues, Blackhawks and More
On the Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Connor McDavid has been skating for a week, but the Oilers are still not sure when he'll return to the lineup. “We haven’t given a time-frame,” said Chiarelli. Benoit Pouliot…
Rumors II: Ryan Johansen – His Future and Potential Fits
Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin looks at five potential fits for Ryan Johansen, taking into consideration need and what they can offer in return for Johansen. Philadelphia Flyers - would the Flyers trade Sean Couturier or one of…
Rumors: Bernier, Flames, Penguins and Some UFAs
On the Calgary Flames and Jonathan Bernier ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Eric Francis on Sportsnet 590 on Jonathan Bernier and the Calgary Flames. “The Calgary Flames have discussed taking on his contract,” NHL insider Eric Francis told Dean Blundell…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates, Burrows and Johansen
Raanta was down for a long time and has now left the game after taking a Scandella slapshot straight on the forehead pic.twitter.com/5IbzpDovSF — Stephanie (@myregularface) December 18, 2015 Adam Kimelman of NHL.com: Canucks Henrik Sedin left last night's game…
Afternoon Hits: Injuries and Some League Notes
Injury Notes .... Andrew Gross: Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said that Chris Kreider will be fine for today's game. He was given a maintenance day yesterday. Tom Gulitti: Devils coach John Hynes said that Travis Zajac is a "possibility" for…
Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Flames and the Trade Market
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Mirtle wonders if the Maple Leafs would be able to fit a large contract like Steven Stamkos into their salary structure. The cap ceiling for next season…
Rumors II: Stamkos, Bernier and Johansen
On Steven Stamkos ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: McKenzie doesn't think that Steven Stamkos will be wearing a Tampa Bay Lightning jersey next season. The Lightning have three options. Trade him by the deadline - get a first round pick…
Rumors: Predators, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile on the trade market. “(It’s) the closeness of dollars, meaning the necessity of moving equal dollars to make trades," Predators general manager David Poile said Tuesday,…