NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings and the Top 25 Trade Bait Board
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: Source saying that at this point it's unlikely that the Blackhawks will trade their No. 8 draft pick. They have talked about the idea of trading their No. 27 pick for immediate help. Jay…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Ron Hextall’s Summer Plans … Move Up In The Draft?
Just another Philadelphia summer Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia: What does Ron Hextall do this summer? It appears like he is staying the course. "We are still the ultimate team sport and I think Vegas proved that to all…
NHL Rumors: 2018 NHL Draft – Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Montreal Canadiens and the No. 3 pick ... Sportsnet: Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino believes the Canadiens are targeting center Jesperi Kotkaniemi in the first round. “I think they’ve already investigated several trade back opportunities,” Cosentino said on the latest…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets and Panarin … Canucks – Reid, Boucher, and No. 7
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Elliotte Friedman: Sounds like forward Artemi Panarin has told the Blue Jackets that "at this time" he is not ready to talk contract extension with them. He is scheduled be an unrestricted free agent after…
Notable Trade Bait Approaching the 2018 NHL Draft
The 2018 NHL Draft takes place on Friday and Saturday in Dallas, TX. As the draft weekend approaches, a number of notable players are considered prime trade candidates The first domino has already dropped in the trade market. Last Friday,…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens … Eight To 10 Expressed Some Interest In Ilya Kovalchuk
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1290 and was talking about the Montreal Canadiens and how there is likely more change coming. “And I think certainly in the case of the…
NHL Rumors: Barry Trotz, Los Angeles Kings, and the Boston Bruins
Where Will Barry Trotz land? Rory Boylen of Sportsnet opines about what could be next for Barry Trotz. After the New York Islanders, there are few, if any, fits. Even if teams would consider an upgrade, what would the price…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares ... Bob McKenzie: IF John Tavares gets to free agency, it's believed the Maple Leafs are creating a promotional video for Tavares that could have sales pitches from current Leafs. Chris Nichols…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and John Tavares
On John Tavares and the New York Islanders ... Darren Dreger: Tavares could visit with three to five teams in Los Angeles next week if the Islanders and Tavares don't have a contract in place a week from now. TSN:…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – UFAs Bozak, van Riemsdyk and Komarov
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Bozak, and James van Riemsdyk ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1050 and was asked about the likelihood of Tyler Bozak re-siging with the Maple Leafs. "I think it’s unlikely.…
NHL Rumors: Senators and No. 4 … Karlsson, Golden Knights And A Little Oilers
On the Ottawa Senators and the No. 4 pick ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the 31 Thoughts Podcast suggests the Senators should give up their No. 4 pick this year to the Colorado Avalanche instead of giving them their 2019…