NHL Rumors: Canadiens “Gauging the Market” on Subban and Others
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Louis Jean: "Not suggesting #Canadiens will trade Subban. Just saying one team confirmed #Habs are "gauging the market"." Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun called around yesterday to see if P.K. Subban's name was out there at…
NHL Rumors: Eric Staal Talks About Hurricanes and Contract
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie: "I don't think there's any question there'll be lots of interest in Eric Staal... you can always make the money work." Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: It's looking like…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: The Ducks could use some help on the wing. Andrew Ladd would be a nice addition, and it could happen for two reasons. "One, Chicago is very hot on Ladd, and…
NHL Rumors: Trade Candidates For The Sabres and Devils
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Looking at who the Buffalo Sabres could trade before the February 29th deadline.Jamie McGinn - The pending UFA will be the Sabres most attractive rental. He carries a $2.95…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: The Blackhawks don't have a lot of salary cap space leading up to the deadline. They gained a bit more room by sending Rob Scuderi to the AHL. A…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Staal and the Rangers
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols: Ron Francis on TSN 1200 on Eric Staal's future: "We've had discussions. No decisions have been made yet." Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News: According to Kennedy's sources, the Hurricanes have been actively shopping…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSNs Darren Dreger video: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello and the agent for pending RFA Morgan Rielly have held preliminary contract talks. It's not a top priority right now. Contract comparables could be... Dougie…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Jets, Panthers and Avalanche
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Defenseman Eric Gryba is out a month with a knee injury, giving them more time to discuss a contract extension. If they were interested in wanting to trade him, it's unlikely now. On…
NHL Rumors: Treliving Talks Flames … Scouting CGY-MIN
On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: When asked if he'd like to return next year, pending UFA Karri Ramo said:"It's not a bad option." It doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement, but can you really blame him? Aaron Vickers…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Hawks, Habs, Pens, Sabres, Bruins and more
TSN Insider Trading:Bob McKenzie: The Coyotes are checking out the trade value for pending UFA winger Mikkel Boedker. On the open market, he could get five plus years and $5 million per year. They'd like to re-sign him, but if…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Ducks, Panthers, Stars and Penguins
Trade Bait List ... TSN: Potentially on the move: 1. Loui Eriksson 2. Andrew Ladd 3. Mikkel Boedker 4. Jonathan Drouin 5. Dan Hamhuis 6. Kris Russell 7. Roman Polak 8. Eric Staal 9. Dale Weise 10. Jiri Hudler On…
NHL Rumors: Rounding Up Friedman’s Thoughts
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Guessing the Canadiens already know they will be sellers, but the buyers may be waiting until closer to the deadline to see what else could become available. The Ducks could…