NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and the Top 40 Trade Bait Board
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Defenseman Mike Green is among the players the Lightning are looking at. It could cost a draft pick and a prospect, with the Red Wings likely looking…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Sabres, and Penguins
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... John Boruk of NBC Sports Philadelphia: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on looking at the goalie market and other options. “I can’t say I’ll go with the 23 guys on the roster right now," Hextall said…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers and the Ottawa Senators
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: (answering question) The Blackhawks are out of it, so trading for goaltender Robin Lehner is unlikely. If Lehner is traded, teams that might be interested include that Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers, and New…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Knights, and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Goaltender Scott Wedgewood said that he doesn't have a concussion after his head hit the net. He did have a headache. He was fine with having to go through the concussion protocol. On…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Red Wings, Devils, Senators, and Lightning
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Defenseman Kevan Miller was wearing a no-contact jersey at yesterday's practice. He will be traveling with the team on their road trip. Mike Loftus: Frank Vatrano (lower-body) and Anders Bjork (upper-body) didn't practice…
NHL Trade: Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Nikita Soshnikov To The St. Louis Blues
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Nikita Soshnikov to the St. Louis Blues for a 2019 fourth round pick. The 24-year old Soshnikov was undrafted and carries a $736,666 salary cap hit. Thoughts from the media ... Pierre LeBrun:…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the San Jose Sharks
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Pierre Dorion said he'll continue to talk to teams leading up to the deadline. “We’re going to be doing a lot of things to make sure that…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues – No Extension Talks With Stastny … Maroon the Best Fit?
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong and the agent for Paul Stastny, Matt Keator, said that there have been no contract extension talks. Not saying that he will or won't be re-signed, but neither…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: With Brian Elliott out for five to six weeks, the Flyers will be checking out the goalie market. They will also keep their eye out for other options.…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Florida Panthers ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Panthers GM Dale Tallon was on Sportsnet 650 and said that if they add a piece before the deadline, it won't be for a rental player. “Any move that we make…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and the Nashville Predators
On the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Wonder if a package of Trent Frederic, Brandon Carlo, and a first-round pick would be enough for Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh. Jimmy Murphy: It is all just…
NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-CBJ and COL-MTL … Penguins and Sharks Looking For a Center
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Michael Augello: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets game: Chicago Blackhawks (2), Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Nashville…