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…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: GM Jim Benning: "Picks and prospects are going to be like gold." TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks GM Jim Benning: "Through free agency this summer, we've got to continue to add players to support our…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Nyquist, Tatar, Green, Howard and Mrazek
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Forward Gustav Nyquist has another year left on his deal. Will the Red Wings consider re-sign him at likely more than $5 million a season? The Red Wings need to…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, LA Kings, and Anaheim Ducks
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Pierre Dorion said yesterday afternoon that he had spoken with nine GMs already that day. He said that he doesn't think anything was imminent but added that he felt…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Mike Babcock and James van Riemsdyk on the Trade Deadline
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Coach Mike Babcock said last week that he's already given GM Lou Lamoriello his wish list. He's spoken publically about his desire to add some depth down the middle and…