No Season-Saving Trade Coming for the Chicago Blackhawks
Coming out of the 2018 NHL All-Star weekend, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in an unusual position. With 53 points, they're sitting four points out of a wild-card berth in the Western Conference. While the Blackhawks' goal is to remain in…
NHL Rurmors: New York Islanders, and the Central Division
On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: Islanders owner Jon Ledecky on John Tavares: "The ball really is in John’s court. He’s being very contemplative about it, he’s thinking about it. It’s a huge decision in a young man’s life.…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Islanders, and Capitals
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Two NCAA players the Canucks are following are U of Maine defenseman Brady Keeper and Bemidji State University defenseman Zack Whitecloud. Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks prospect Kole Lind on not signing an entry-level contract…
NHL Rumors: Looking at who the Detroit Red Wings Could trade at the deadline
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Luke Fox: Pending UFA defenseman Mike Green said that there have been no contract extension talks with the Red Wings. Green added that he wants to be back with the Wings next year. MLive:…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, and Golden Knights
On the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins will likely be looking for an experienced "all-around" right winger before the NHL trade deadline. Pending UFA Thomas Vanek would be an option.…
NHL Rumors: Looking at the Top 12 Pending Unrestricted Free Agents
On the top 12 pending UFA's ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at top free agents and any recent rumors and notes about them. 1. John Tavares - New York Islanders - Both the Islanders and Tavares continue to say…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Vancouver Canucks
On the Ottawa Senators ... Jim Cerny of the SportingNews: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson answered questions from the media yesterday morning about the Senators and but wouldn't go much into his future. He admits that the Senators need to make…
NHL Rumors: The Detroit Red Wings are ready to start selling
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance: A source is saying that the Red Wings have let teams know that they are ready to start selling and that more than pending UFA defenseman Mike Green will be available. It…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Don't expect the Oilers to be blowing things up according to Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli. "Of course not,’’ Chiarelli said. “I’ve said that to our fans. Part of what we’re…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Dallas Stars ... Dave McCarthy: Nill on if he is optimistic that Valeri Nichushkin could return to the Stars next season: "I've talked to Val & his representatives and I think he's excited about coming back. We'll take that…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Nash, Grabner, Holden, Desharnais, Zuccarello and McDonagh
On the New York Rangers ... Arthur Staple: (responding to Brooks article) There are several Rangers players that would be perfect fits for the Islanders, but it's hard to imagine the Rangers helping the Islanders for a playoff push even…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the New York Islanders
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Agent J.P. Barry on Henrik Sedin saying that money doesn't matter: "That's why they have an agent, player always say that." Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks signing Thomas Vanek for $2 million…