NHL Rumors: GMs To Watch, Maple Leafs and the Huricanes
General Managers to watch come the trade deadline... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Peter Chiarelli tops the list for many of the wrong reasons. No one is sure what will happen in Edmonton or who will be traded for what package.…
The Toronto Maple Leafs Defense Is An Ongoing Issue
The NHL All-Star break is almost here and the Toronto Maple Leafs defense still remains a problem, and it's something that can't be ignored any longer.
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers Will Need Another Goaltender, Along With Other Holes That Need Fixing
Oilers will eventually need to find another goaltender Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Cam Talbot's agent George Bazos said that GM Peter Chiarelli did talk to Talbot about Koskinen's extension. “To Peter’s credit, he did talk to Cam and…
Potential Arizona Coyotes Selling Pieces
The Arizona Coyotes are four points out of a wild card spot with a game in hand at press time. Despite significant injuries, the Coyotes are still within striking distance of a wildcard spot. Losing Antti Raanta hurt but Arizona…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, and the Edmonton Oilers
St. Louis Blues playing out to the trade deadline... Tom Timmermann of St. Louis Post Dispatch: (mailbag) Are the kids being given a fair shot? The St. Louis Blues fanbase presents a valid question. The reality dictates that Craig Berube…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Wild, Canucks, and Devils
Senators - Duchene talks to continue Darren Dreger: Contract talks between the Ottawa Senators and pending free agent Matt Duchene are expected to continue this week. Talk is of an eight-year contract in the range of $65 to $75 million…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, and the Washington Capitals
Dallas Stars Only Beginning To Deal? Matthew DeFranks of SportsDay Dallas: Andrew Cogliano presents just the beginning of dealing by the Dallas Stars. Clearing space becomes as easy as putting their injured players on long term injured reserve which could…
Toronto Maple Leafs Notes: Nylander, Gardiner, and Kadri
Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The William Nylander holdout takes its effect on Toronto as his lack of production continues. Toronto has suffered as a team -- losing seven of their last ten games at…
NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Oilers, Senators, Sharks and Maple Leafs
Ferland expects to play Eric Francis: Carolina Hurricanes Micheal Ferland missed Sunday's game with a back issue. He said he felt better yesterday and expects to play today. Kind of an update on Crawford's status Jimmy Greenfield: Chicago Blackhawks forward Brendan…
Expect Another Trade by the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford has a well-earned reputation for wheeling and dealing during an NHL season. Justin Schultz, Trevor Daley, Carl Hagelin, and Ron Hainsey were in-season acquisitions crucial to the Penguins' Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and…
NHL Rumors: Penguins Derick Brassard – Blue Jackets and Stars
Blue Jackets and Stars among teams showing some interest in Brassard Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Aaron Portzline has said the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins have spoken about Derick Brassard. The Blue Jackets drafted Brassard and he played with…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and a Buyers Market For The Trade Deadline
Carolina searching still for top-six forward... Chris Nichols of Nichols On Hockey: Darren Dreger speculates again about what Carolina may do to acquire a top-six forward. Carolina placing a premium on making the playoffs means there is work to be done.…