NHL Rumors: The Minnesota Wild May Find Themselves As Sellers
The Minnesota Wild may find themselves as sellers David Pagnotta: Some of the top teams have a significant interest in Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal. He's a pending UFA that has "a strategic 10-team no-trade list." Will be a tough…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Ottawa Senators
Trade deadline doesn't appear to be a factor for the Sabres and Skinner TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that the Buffalo Sabres and representatives for pending unrestricted free agent Jeff Skinner have held some good contract talks. There is still work…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the New Jersey Devils
Kekalainen waiting for offers Nick Cotsonika of NHL.com: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen continues to listen on calls that come in for Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky. "I'm still just taking phone calls from teams that are interested," the…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Carolina Hurricanes
Goalie prices are high Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning gave up a 2020 7th round pick for goaltender Marek Mazanec. Benning inquired about other goaltenders but found the asking prices too high. “Some of the…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Calgary Flames
More on the Oilers-Flyers Talbot talk TSN: Darren Dreger said that trade talks between the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers were very preliminary. "What’s interesting though is Cam Talbot does also have the modified no-trade clause and the Oilers needed permission to…
NHL Rumors: Scouting OTT-DET, WPG-COL, and SJ-WSH, Blue Jackets, Kings, and Ducks
Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings Max Bultman: Scouts listed to attend last night's Senators-Red Wings game include the Winnipeg Jets (2), Tampa Bay Lightning (2), Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers
Scouting the Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday John Hoven: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas was at the Ducks-Canucks game on Wednesday. Michael Augello: Elliotte Friedman said on Sportsnet that Dubas could have been looking at Ducks defenseman…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the New York Islanders
Kings shouldn't be looking to trade for Panarin John Hoven: Can't see the Los Angeles Kings being interested in trading for Artemi Panarin. The Kings have a greater need for a center over a winger. If there were interested in…
NHL Rumors: Decision Time For The Ottawa Senators Is Quickly Approaching
Decision time for the Senators is quickly approaching Craig Custance: Matt Duchene on where contract talks stand: “We’re still working through it. It’s an ongoing process.” Scott Billeck: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion and their head scout will be in Winnipeg…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Brock Nelson, and Ilya Kovalchuk
Pending UFA Nelson not stressing about deadline Andrew Gross of Newsday: New York Islanders pending first-line center Brock Nelson isn't really stressing over the trade deadline and is expecting to remain with the team after the deadline. “It’s just kind…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Panthers, Blue Jackets, Kings, Leafs, Jets, Canadiens, Ducks, Pens, Blues and Oilers
31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Going to continue to hear talk about the Ottawa Senators re-sign or trading Matt Duchene, Mark Stone, Ryan Dzingel and Cody Ceci. Teams that could be looking at big named rentals include…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Anaheim Ducks
Some potential options for the Boston Bruins Joe McDonald of the Athletic: (written before David Pastrnak's injury) The Boston Bruins trade deadline priority is to find a second line winger or a third line center. “There are a few holes…