NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Staal and the Rangers
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols: Ron Francis on TSN 1200 on Eric Staal's future: "We've had discussions. No decisions have been made yet." Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News: According to Kennedy's sources, the Hurricanes have been actively shopping…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSNs Darren Dreger video: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello and the agent for pending RFA Morgan Rielly have held preliminary contract talks. It's not a top priority right now. Contract comparables could be... Dougie…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Jets, Panthers and Avalanche
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Defenseman Eric Gryba is out a month with a knee injury, giving them more time to discuss a contract extension. If they were interested in wanting to trade him, it's unlikely now. On…
NHL Rumors: Treliving Talks Flames … Scouting CGY-MIN
On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: When asked if he'd like to return next year, pending UFA Karri Ramo said:"It's not a bad option." It doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement, but can you really blame him? Aaron Vickers…
NHL Rumors: Canucks Should Become Sellers
On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Prospect Thatcher Demko on not having a contract with the Canucks: "I haven't even talked to the Canucks about (a contract). Once the season ends, I'll touch base and we'll have a…
NHL Rumors: Shero Not Changing Deadline Approach
On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of the Record: Devils GM Ray Shero isn't changing his approach despite the Devils being in the playoff race. They are keeping their focus on the long-term, and are not interested in…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Hawks, Habs, Pens, Sabres, Bruins and more
TSN Insider Trading:Bob McKenzie: The Coyotes are checking out the trade value for pending UFA winger Mikkel Boedker. On the open market, he could get five plus years and $5 million per year. They'd like to re-sign him, but if…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Ducks, Panthers, Stars and Penguins
Trade Bait List ... TSN: Potentially on the move: 1. Loui Eriksson 2. Andrew Ladd 3. Mikkel Boedker 4. Jonathan Drouin 5. Dan Hamhuis 6. Kris Russell 7. Roman Polak 8. Eric Staal 9. Dale Weise 10. Jiri Hudler On…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 19
The Washington Capitals are once again at the top of our Consensus NHL Power Rankings. The Dallas Stars moved up to No. 2 from the sixth slot. The Chicago Blackhawks fell one slot to No. 3. The St. Louis Blues moved…
NHL Rumors: Rounding Up Friedman’s Thoughts
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Guessing the Canadiens already know they will be sellers, but the buyers may be waiting until closer to the deadline to see what else could become available. The Ducks could…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers and Scouting
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Ducks would consider trading one of their young defensemen for a rental forward in Andrew Ladd.They have five defensemen under 25 - Hampus Lindholm, Cam Fowler,…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks – Scuderi, Bowman and Teravainen
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: The Blackhawks put Rob Scuderi on waivers yesterday, a move that could save them $950,000 against their salary cap if he clears waivers and is assigned to the AHL.…