Rumors VIII: Blackhawks, Kings, Ducks, Bruins, Coyotes and Leafs
Blackhawks listening on Rantta but not shopping him... if someone offers up a deal that makes sense, perhaps. But Chicago not pushing it — Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) March 2, 2015 I usually hate reporting what's NOT happening, but LA has…
Rumors VII: Flames, Sens, Bruins, Kings, Leafs, Pens and Oilers
Pierre LeBrun: The Flames now have five draft picks in the top 80. Could use one of the picks on a defenseman before deadline, but they won't overpay. Pierre LeBrun: The Flames acquired draft picks could be valuable in other…
Rumors VI: Wings, Leafs, Oilers, Blues, Habs, Flames and Bruins
Going to be embedding tweets today as opposed to re-writes to get the rumors out faster. Leafs with largest potential to make a deadline day splash. Told Detroit among 3 teams most interested in Dion Phaneuf. Just talk thus…
Rumors V: Sharks, Top 20 Trade Bait, Sens and Belesky
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks GM Doug Wilson hasn't approached Joe Thornton or Patrick Marleau to ask them if they'd be willing to waive their no-clauses. Marleau on if he were to be approached and if…
Rumors IV: Oilers, Canadiens and Sharks
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: On Renaud Lavoie's tweet that the Oilers have been looking at the Maple Leafs goalies the past couple of weeks. Staples thoughts on Leafs players "The problem with players from the Leafs is they…
Rumors III: Predators, Coyotes, Blackhawks Scouting and Wings
Thomas Willis of Nashville Predators: Predators GM David Poile on the trade deadline. “Fortunately for me, I was able to get out ahead of the deadline, which is probably every manager's ideal situation,” Poile said. “You don’t want to get…
Rumors II: Mostly Maple Leafs With A Little Bit Of Red Wings
Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos saying the Maple Leafs are trying "real hard" to trade Dion Phaneuf. “It’s abundantly clear that he won’t be the captain next year,” Kypreos said Sunday on Sportsnet 590 The Fan. “So the sooner…
Rumors I: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Blues, Canucks, Caps and More
Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Five teams that need to make an impactful trade at the deadline1. Ducks - Need to upgrade their blueline. Dion Phaneuf, Jeff Petry and Zbynek Michalek. 2. Bruins - Only two points up on Florida for…
Rumors XII: Preds, Bruins, Caps, Devils, Avs, Hawks and Flyers
Katie Strang: The 1st round pick the Coyotes acquired from the Rangers is lottery protected. Craig Custance: "I thought Predators entire front office might be on a beach somewhere today after shopping early, but hearing they're kicking some tires." Darren…
Rumors XI: Zuccarello, Sharp, Cole, Bernier, Michalek and Habs
Kevin Allen of USA Today: The Rangers are getting close to signing Mats Zuccarello to a multi-year contract extension worth $4.5 million according to a source with knowledge of the situation. John Shannon: Not done, but sounds like it will…
Rumors X: Best Fits, Pens, Hawks, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks and Kings
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Best trade fits for the East and West on some of those who are available.1. Erik Cole - Dallas Stars Best Fit in the East - Capitals (article posted before Glencross trade) Bets Fit…
Rumors IX: Waivers, Yandle, Ference, Bruins, Cole, Semin and More
Elliotte Friedman: On waivers today: Craig Cunningham (BOS) Keith Aulie (EDM) Paul Carey (COL) Tye McGinn (SJ) Rene Bourque (ANA). Pierre LeBrun: Coyotes GM Don Maloney was evasive last night when asked about defenseman Keith Yandle. There is no doubt that…