NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Letang, Kessel and Cole
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Matt Gajtka of DK Pittsburgh Sports: An industry source has said that Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is "definitely" available, furthering Nick Kypreos and Elliotte Friedman's report over the weekend. GM Jim Rutherford said earlier this…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Arizona Coyotes, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols of Fan Rag Sports: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportnet 590 and was talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs. He believes the Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello is waiting for the right piece before…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Blues, Sharks and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that they expect forward Corey Perry to start skating soon. Carlyle believes Perry will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip but isn't sure if he'll play.…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Cole, Kuhnhackl, and Adding Speed
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins defenseman Ian Cole has been a healthy scratch for four games this season. Recent injuries to Matt Hunwick and Kris Letang have kept Cole in the lineup. “It’s certainly…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Penguins, Canadiens, Red Wings, Coyotes, Oilers and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks have been inconsistent scoring up front this season and their biggest need may be a top-nine center. They could give Tanner Kero another look. GM Stan Bowman has to…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Flyers, Penguins and Sabres
On the St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers ... Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) The Philadelphia Flyers have turned things around, and Wayne Simmonds may not become available at the trade deadline. Would the Flyers want to…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the New York Islanders
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh will be an unrestricted free agent after next season. He'll be 30 years old and could be cheaper than other pending UFA defensemen Oliver Ekman-Larsson,…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Maple Leafs and Red Wings
On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said on the weekend that you might have thought that the Islanders winning the bid for a new arena at Belmont Park may have been the closing piece to…
NHL Rumors: On Playing Overseas Next Season and The Toronto Maple Leafs
On Playing Overseas Next Season ... Sportsnet Headlines: The NHL may be looking to announce their International plan for next season around the All-Star break. The NHL is considering sending six teams overseas next year. More likely the Edmonton Oilers…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Mark Madden: "I don't know w/what team or for what return, but I'm told Pens are very close to a trade but trigger wasn't pulled due to Christmas moratorium on trades." Sportsnet: Hockey Night in…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the New York Islanders
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) If the Red Wings fall over ten points out of the playoff race, it would be hard for them to make up, and they'll be open for business. They'd…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Oilers and Senators
On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: Gary Bettman on the arena talks between the Flames and the city of Calgary. "I think there's no bridge to build over this gap for a whole host of reasons and the dynamics of…