NHL Rumors: Blues, Leafs, Flyers, Wings, Sens, Habs, Kings, Lightning, Pens, Bruins and Sabres
31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa hasn't retired and will play in the Spengler Cup for Canada. Guessing that the St. Louis Blues brought up William Nylander's name in trade talk involving Alex Pietrangelo. The Leafs…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the St. Louis Blues
Flyers looking for a goaltender, veteran defenseman and a top-nine forward TSN: Pierre LeBrun notes that Philadelphia Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher has already spoken with at least half the teams in the league to see what the trade market is…
Could Two Former NHL 1st Round Picks Be Dealt Soon?
The NHL Christmas roster freeze kicks in next week and trade talk has picked up.
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Coyle and Niederreiter … Sens, Habs and Bruins
Coyle is available, and some teams have shown interest Michael Russo of The Athletic: Minnesota Wild GM Paul Fenton is making calls but if teams think he's desperate, it doesn't help his bargaining power. Multiple sources have said that…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Bruins, and Blackhawks
Change coming in LA? Dennis Bernstein: A couple of takes after last night's Los Angeles Kings game. When you hear whispers about dealing Jonathan Quick, tonight’s performance by Cal Petersen is Exhibit A. For those who think Jake Muzzin isn’t…
NHL Rumors: Leafs Looking For A Power Forward and Right-Handed Dman … Do the Blues Blow It Up?
Maple Leafs looking for a power forward and a right-handed defenseman TSN: Darren Dreger said that that the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a power forward and a right-handed defenseman. "And someone will link the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Flyers because…
Young NHL Stars Due For Big Raises Next Summer
The list of pending restricted free agents coming off their entry-level contracts is impressive.
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Bruins and Oilers
Coyotes not looking at the goalie market Pierre LeBrun: (going on the possibility of Antti Raanta being done for the season) Asked Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka if Raanta's injury means they could be looking at the goalie market for…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Brassard, Maatta, Murray and Kessel
Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: (mailbag) When Justin Schultz returns from injury, it may not be a surprise if Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford tries to move a defenseman. Don't think the Penguins are ready to move on from Derick Brassard…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Salary Cap Conundrum
The Toronto Maple Leafs months-long contract standoff with William Nylander finally ended on Dec. 1 when the winger agreed to a six-year, $45-million deal. Of course, there was much relief among the denizens of Leafs Nation. Had the Leafs failed…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Leafs, Blues, Ducks, Hurricanes, Penguins, Bruins, and Flyers
Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Ottawa Senators went all in when they traded for Matt Duchene before last season. They are now going to have to consider trading him before the deadline if he doesn't plan on re-signing with them.…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Karlsson hinting he won't re-sign with the Sharks? Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Teams that are under a lot pressure right now are the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues. Sharks coach Pete DeBoer could be…