NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Don't expect the Oilers to be blowing things up according to Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli. "Of course not,’’ Chiarelli said. “I’ve said that to our fans. Part of what we’re…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Dallas Stars ... Dave McCarthy: Nill on if he is optimistic that Valeri Nichushkin could return to the Stars next season: "I've talked to Val & his representatives and I think he's excited about coming back. We'll take that…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Nash, Grabner, Holden, Desharnais, Zuccarello and McDonagh
On the New York Rangers ... Arthur Staple: (responding to Brooks article) There are several Rangers players that would be perfect fits for the Islanders, but it's hard to imagine the Rangers helping the Islanders for a playoff push even…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the New York Islanders
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Agent J.P. Barry on Henrik Sedin saying that money doesn't matter: "That's why they have an agent, player always say that." Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks signing Thomas Vanek for $2 million…
NHL Rumors: Voynov, Sharks, Penguins, and Islanders
On Slava Voynov, the San Jose Sharks, and Pittsburgh Penguins ... TSN Insider Trading: Russian defenseman Slava Voynov would like to return to the NHL one day. He left NHL for Russia after a domestic assault incident. Darren Dreger: It…
NHL Rumors: Top 30 Trade Bait and the Edmonton Oilers
On the Top 30 NHL trade bait board ... TSN: Top 30 players that could be traded by the trade deadline. Evander Kane - Buffalo Sabres - UFA Patrick Maroon - Edmonton Oilers - UFA Mike Green - Detroit Red…
NHL Rumors: Oilers and Avs with a little Ducks, Bruins, Islanders and Leafs
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers pending unrestricted free agent forward Patrick Maroon wants to remain with the Oilers, but GM Peter Chiarelli will be looking to sell at the NHL trade deadline. Fellow pending…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and the Detroit Red Wings
On the Los Angles Kings ... Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times: Kings GM Rob Blake won't make a move for the sake of making a move. They've struggled of late but they won't let that influence their trade…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Avalanche, Canadiens, and Predators
On the New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, and Montreal Canadiens ... TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN. “We’re going to start with Rick Nash and Michael Grabner of the New York Rangers who are two players that are expected to be highly sought-after.…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is still looking for a third-line center if the price is reasonable. Rutherford won't listen to offers on his goaltenders Tristan Jarry or Casey DeSmith…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Predators, Sharks, Blues and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Jordan Martinook is out with an upper-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Michael Frolik practiced in a no-contact jersey. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: The Blackhawks are…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Penguins
On the Boston Bruins ... NHL: Forward Brad Marchand is suspended for five games for elbowing Devils forward Marcus Johansson. Joe Haggerty: Forward Noel Acciari has an upper-body injury. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Coach Bill Peters that…