NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Leafs, Panthers, Canadiens and Bruins
On the Toronto MapleLeafs and their pending UFAs at the deadline ... Dave McCarthy: Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on the Leafs holding onto pending UFAs James van Riemsdyk, Tyler Bozak and Leo Komarov at the deadline: "Chemistry is important but way…
NHL News: Canes, Avs, Stars, Wings, Kings, Devils, Seattle, Canucks, Knights and Jets
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters said that Joakim Nordstrom flew back to Raleigh on Wednesday for further evaluation: "He's going to be a while. There's some pressure on the eye. Dodged a bullet. Vision-wise he's going…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Roundup of Friedman’s 31 Thoughts
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's believed that the Montreal Canadiens asked the Los Angeles Kings for Tyler Toffoli, Gabriel Vilardi and possibly more. The Senators asked the Minnesota Wild for Charlie Coyle plus more. Pacioretty might have been okay with…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Senators, Karlsson, and the Golden Knights
On the Ottawa Senators, Erik Karlsson and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Erik Karlsson said he's happy that he wasn't traded and is open to the idea of signing a long-term extension with the Senators…
NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Blue Jackets, Devils, Sharks, Seattle, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Sabres coach Phil Housley said that Johan Larsson passed concussion protocol testing. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Goaltender Mike Smith (lower-body) was on the ice yesterday. On the Columbus Blue Jackets…
NHL Rumors: Sabres and Lehner … McDonagh, Pens and Lightning … Karlsson and Golden Knights
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: Sabres goaltender Robin Lehner when asked about the blogger "report" that he had asked for at trade: "That was fake news. It's funny how it works. Some blogger puts something out. I don't…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Devils, Pens, Lightning, Canucks and Knights
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward Patrice Bergeron will be re-evaluated in two weeks after fracturing his right foot. Dave McCarthy: On Bergeron "Left Air Canada Centre in a walking boot on Saturday. Bergeron played 17:59 vs #Sabres on…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: A source believes that Evander Kane was wanting to go to the West Coast. That could be a good sign if the Sharks are looking to re-sign him this offseason. Bruce Garrioch…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Pacioretty, Maple Leafs, Penguins, and Ducks
Pacioretty didn't ask to be moved ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: (entire article is worth reading) Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty on getting through the trade deadline after being surrounded by trade rumors. "It’s no surprise my name is out there,…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Kane, Johnson, Devils, Maple Leafs and Ducks
On Evander Kane ... Kevin Kurz: Evander Kane's agent said that they are in no rush to talk to the San Jose Sharks about a contract extension at this point in time. He said it's a "mutual feeling out…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Dallas Stars and the Arizona Coyotes
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill on their trade deadline. Nill when asked once prices were set, was he close on anything. "There's always lots of talk. When you first start talking you don't…
Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Predators and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Forward Kris Versteeg (hip) will meet with surgeon's today in New York to get a better timeline on his return. Eric Francis: Micheal Ferland didn't practice and is day-to-day. It's unlikely that he…