NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Jets, Stars and Canucks
On the Winnipeg Jets, Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Decision time is getting closer for teams with big name pending UFAs. LeBrun thinks the Jets will take another run at re-signing Dustin Byfuglien. One…
NHL News: Dennis Wideman To Appeal 20 Game Suspension
NHLPA: The NHL suspended Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman for 20 games. The NHL released the following statement. Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has been suspended for 20 games, without pay, for conduct violative of Rule 40 (Physical Abuse of…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 17
Due to the All-Star break, there was not a lot of big shifts this week in our Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 17 compared to last week, but there was movement. The top three of Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks and…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Ducks, Wild, Caps, Canes and More
30 Thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman thinks that Jets want to re-sign Dustin Byfuglien and they continue to debate the term. Talk with Andrew Ladd seems to be at a standstill. There were reports that Jonathan Drouin…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Lightning and Predators
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: In the middle of a rebuild, the Coyotes find themselves in a playoff spot coming out of the All-Star break. The Coyotes have brought in defenseman Kevin Connauton and…
NHL Rumors: The Bruins and Loui Eriksson
On the Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson ... DJ Bean of WEEI: Bruins coach Claude Julien is a big fan of Loui Eriksson, but realizes that if he doesn't sign an extension with the Bruins, he could be dealt despite…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Senators, Jets and Drouin
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Bruce Garrioch on Cam Fowler: "His name definitely surfaced earlier in the year." On the Ottawa Senators ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Bruce Garrioch on Chris Neil's trade deadline value: "I think you could get a…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs and Canadiens
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: (Brandon Prust put on waivers yesterday) The Canucks got a couple trade nibbles on Prust, but there were no takers. Doubtful that he gets claimed off waivers as he's likely too pricey. TSN…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Pens, Devils, Leafs and Caps
On the New York Rangers ... Andrew Gross of NorthJersey.com: Rick Nash missed his third straight game with a left leg bone bruise, and Dan Boyle was sat as he has been looking tired. “He looked a little bit tired…
NHL Rumors: Bruins and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Bruins president Cam Neely is generally happy with the team as they head out of the All-Star break. They are trying to build something that is sustainable for more…
NHL Rumors: Stamkos and Trade Options
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Bay Tribune: If the Lightning consider trading Steven Stamkos, and if he'd consider waiving his no-movement clause, who might be interested? Acquiring team would have to have the cap space to take on Stamkos's $7.5…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Stars, Islanders and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins GM Don Sweeney may be looking for help at right wing, especially if they decide to trade Loui Eriksson and not re-sign him. The Bruins being able to…