NHL Rumors: Stars, Islanders, Canucks, Flames and Sharks
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) If the Stars are going to go after a big named player, Valeri Nichushkin or Julius Honka could be on the table. If they look to make…
NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Goaltenders
NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the goaltenders that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. Heading into the offseason, there may not be many teams looking for…
NHL Rumors: Steven Stamkos and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steve Stamkos and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Word is the Lightning aren't close to a contract extension with Steven Stamkos. Reports last month were that the Lightning offered…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 18
The top seven teams in our Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 18 remain the same as last week, with a few shifting places. The Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks remain at No. 1 and 2. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Flames, Leafs, Oilers and Jets
Scouting ... Eric Engels: Scouting the Canadiens - Lightning game last night: Coyotes, Flames, Rangers, Flyers, Blues, Panthers, Devils, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Penguins, Kings and Lightning. Aaron Portzline: Scouting the Blue Jackets - Islanders : Red Wings (3 - Ken…
NHL Rumors: Friedman’s 30 Thoughts Roundup
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heard that the Senators had looked at Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin, but decided on Dion Phaneuf. As of yesterday, nothing imminent with regards to a Justin Schultz trade, but his time…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Islanders and Kings
On the Winnipeg Jets, NY Islanders and LA Kings ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Andrew Ladd last asking price was a six-year deal at $41 million ($6.83 million), and talks have now gone cold. The Panthers and Blackhawks are two…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Predators, Holdouts and Capitals
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Renaud Lavoie: Justin Schultz was a healthy scratch last night and it might have been trade related. Craig Custance: There is definitely interest in Justin Schultz. Jim Matheson: The Oilers may have oversold Justin Schultz's…
NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Defensemen
NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the defensemen that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. The free agent market for defenseman lost what would have been the…
NHL Rumors: Potential Fallout From Dustin Byfuglien Signing
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Nicholas Goss: Goss wonders where Jacob Trouba fits in with the Jets now. Trouba, along with Dustin Byfuglien and Tyler Myers are all right handed shots. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Byfuglien was a must sign…
NHL Rumors: Few Trade Options For The Minnesota Wild
On the Minnesota Wild ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger: "I still think that Minnesota is a team where (Drouin) would be a good fit." Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: There are few trade options out there that might help…
NHL Trade: The Maple Leafs Send Dion Phaneuf To Ottawa
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Dion Phaneuf, Matt Frattin, Casey Bailey, Ryan Rupert and Cody Donaghey to the Ottawa Senators for Jared Cowen, Colin Greening, Milan Michalek, Tobias Lindberg and a 2017 2nd round pick. There is no salary…