NHL Rumors: Canucks, Jets, Oilers, Canadiens, Blue Jackets, Penguins and Senators
On the Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Can see the Vancouver Canucks increasing their efforts to trade defenseman Erik Gudbranson. It's doubtful that they are interested…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, NY Islanders and NJ Devils
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on NBCSN on the LA Kings and Drew Doughty: "hoping that they can have a deal in place, locked up to announce July 1, at least early July..." Chris Nichols: Dreger…
Eastern Conference News: Overseas Games, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Penguins and Capitals
On NHL games overseas ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA have talked about playing games in Europe and Asia next year, possibly six teams. Among the countries discussed are China, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. Jim Matheson: Have heard that…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Sharks, and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks reassigned forward Joseph Blandisi to the AHL. On the Calgary Flames ... Calgary Flames: Forward Jaromir Jagr missed last night's game with a lower-body injury. Pat Steinberg: Defenseman Travis Hamonic left in…
NHL Rumors: Belmont Park Good News For New York Islanders and John Tavares
On the New York Islanders ... Andy Griziano: "Pretty simple as it stands currently re: Tavares. Organizational ownership secure, practice rink five minutes away, new building approved 15 miles away, cap space no issue, contract length no issue...becomes all about…
NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins Are Not Done Dealing
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said the two deals he made yesterday went "hand-in-hand". “I’m not sure that I would’ve made the deal that quick for Archibald if we weren’t…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Canes, Canucks, Penguins, Senators and Flames
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Maple Leafs-Hurricanes game: LA Kings (2), NY Rangers (2), Buffalo Sabres (2), Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning,…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Kings and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that forward Ryan Kesler skated yesterday and has been skating every other day. Kesler has some good days but is still having some issues. Carlyle: "We're going to try…
Eastern Conference News: Jackets, Red Wings, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Lightning and Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets assigned forward Tyler Motte to the AHL On the Detroit Red Wings ... NHL Player Safety: Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader was fined $5,000 for spearing Islanders defenseman…
NHL Trade: Penguins Acquire Jamie Oleksiak From The Stars
NHL.com: The Dallas Stars have traded defenseman Jamie Oleksiak to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a conditional 2019 fourth round pick. The Penguins then re-assigned defenseman Kevin Czuczman to the AHL. Oleksiak carries a $965,000 salary cap hit and will be…
NHL Trade: Penguins Acquire Michael Leighton From Coyotes
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes make a trade ... NHL.com: The Arizona Coyotes trade goaltender Michael Leighton and a 2019 fourth round pick (Minnesota's pick) to the Pittsburgh Penguins for goaltender Sean Maguire, forward Josh Archibald and a 2019…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Panthers and Penguins
On the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers ... Jimmy Murphy of Murphy's Hockey Law: Recently multiple sources have said that the Edmonton Oilers were one of the multiple teams that inquired about forward Frank Vatrano. Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli has…