NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen would like to add a scorer before the deadline. Defenseman Ryan Murray is back practicing, and if he's able to return to the lineup,…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Oilers, and Wild
On the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers ... Jimmy Murphy: A source is saying that the Bruins are willing to listen on defenseman Brandon Carlo as part of trade talks involving Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh. There have been lots…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Lightning, Penguins, Senators, and Jets
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning ... James Mirtle: Was told that despite being listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Lightning game, Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli didn't attend. 20 teams were listed to attended last night's Maple…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Vanek, Eriksson, and Gudbranson
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Forward Thomas Vanek isn't part of the top-tier of wingers available at the trade deadline, but he could go in the second wave of forwards. Vanek could bring some…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Blues, and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Dennis Rasmussen on unconditional waivers. On the Calgary Flames ... Darren Dreger: The MRI results for Mike Smith should be known this morning to give a better idea of what…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, and Maple Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: Forward Sonny Milano and defenseman Ryan Murray will travel with the team. Both don't know if/when they will get back into the lineup. Brian Hedger: Murray has been out for 31 games: "It's…
NHL Rumors: Lots of Scouts at Maple Leafs-Lightning Game … Leafs on Nash’s Trade List
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning ... David Pagnotta: Scouts from 20 teams listed to attend tonight's Maple Leafs-Lightning game: Winnipeg Jets (2), Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Senators, Capitals, and Devils
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Sportsnet 650: Renaud Lavoie on Canucks pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Erik Gudbranson and his trade value: "The type of return for Gudbranson could be something like a 2nd + Prospect or a late…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers and NY Rangers
On the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers ... Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that was "onto something" with the speculation that the Edmonton Oilers are interested in defenseman Torey Krug. The Oilers scouted the Bruins on Saturday. It is unlikely though…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the New York Islanders ... Brian Heyman of Newsday: It's unlikely the Islanders trade forward Brock Nelson. If the Islanders look to improve on the blue line or in net before the deadline, they would likely have to move…
NHL Rumors: Scouting PIT-STL and MON-NSH, Flyers and Senators
Scouting the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues ... Jason Mackey: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Penguins-Blues game: Vegas Golden Knights, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, Vancovuer Canucks, and Chicago Blackhawks. Scouting the…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has mentioned that he could make a 'hockey trade' before the deadline. He could also move out some pending free agents for draft picks and/or prospects.…