NHL Rumors: Draft Notes – Oilers and Canadiens
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If the Oilers would have been able to select either at No. 2 or No. 3, they could have taken one of the Finnish wingers who appear ready to…
NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban
On the Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban ... Presse Canadienne in the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin once again said he not shopping P.K. Subban around the league, but will listen to any offers that come in. “I do…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Wild, Maple Leafs and Stamkos
On Alexander Radulov ... Aivis Kalnins: Think that the Avalanche are still the frontrunners for Alexander Radulov. Don't think a deal with anyone will happen anytime soon, likely after the World Championships. Matthew Coller of ESPN: Coller looks at seven…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Canucks and Caggiula
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Scott Cullen of TSN: The Maple Leafs could buy out defenseman Jared Cowen. They could still attempt to trade him. The Leafs have lots of options up front, but they are a little thin on…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – RNH and the No. 4 Pick
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staple of the Edmonton Journal: Staples looks at some reasons the Edmonton Oilers should look at trading Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. It's time for a change Trading Jordan Eberle would create a bigger hole than if…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames and Coyotes
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: With the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery and Auston Matthews, it gives them a front-line center. Simmons writes: "And with free agency coming and Steven Stamkos…
Pucks in Depth: Boudreau Takes the Fall and Murray’s Emergence
For the fourth consecutive year the Anaheim Ducks season came to an end with a crushing Game 7 loss. In an effort to right the ship Ducks GM Bob Murray elected to fire Bruce Boudreau last Friday afternoon. While you…
NHL Rumors: Oilers at No. 4 and Canucks at No. 5
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli was on CHED radio talking about the draft lottery and the Oilers falling down to No. 4. Though disappointed, Chiarelli added that “in that next…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Rangers and Senators
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings will continue to get younger next season, and plan to lessen the ice time of veterans like Henrik Zetterberg (36) and Niklas Kronwall (35). "We're going to continue…
NHL Rumors: Draft Lottery Fallout – Leafs, Canucks and Oilers
On the NHL Draft ... Darren Dreger: The Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets are very unlikely to consider trading their first round picks. The Oilers pick at No. 4 is definitely in play. Jonas Siegel: Brendan…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Florida Panthers
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News: The New York Rangers will be looking to get younger and faster this offseason. They want to improve their blueline as they rebuild on the fly.…
NHL Rumors: Wings, Expansion, Sens, Kings, Wild and Radulov
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Reader suggests a Cam Fowler for Tomas Tatar or Gustav Nyquist. Khan thinks that would be a good match for both sides. Khan adds that the Wings would have…