NHL Rumors: Lightning, Scouting Canes-Kings, Flyers and Capitals
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... GM Steve Yzerman on the Nikita Nesterov trade to the Canadiens. Erik Erlendsson: The trade was made for roster reasons as the Lightning felt they would lose either Nesterov or Luke Witkowski on waivers.…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes: Michael Stone and Martin Hanzal
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Defenseman Michael Stone is still working to get back into form from his ACL and MCL surgery last April. He signed a one-year, $4 million in the offseason and…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN: Darren Dreger doesn't think Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello wants to make a big trade before the trade deadline. Dreger said on TSN 690 radio that he doesn't think the Maple Leafs…
NHL Rumors: Dreger, Friedman and Chayka on the Arizona Coyotes
On the Arizona Coyotes, Martin Hanzal and Shane Doan ... TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN 690 said that the Arizona Coyotes asked the Montreal Canadiens for Michael McCarron and a draft pick for Martin Hanzal. GM John Chayka is basically…
NHL Rumors: Duchene, Avalanche, Kings and Hurricanes
Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks game ... Terry Frei: Scouts listed to attend last night's Avs - Canucks game: Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes (2), Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils.…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Detroit Red Wings
On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Bob McKenzie was on NBCSN and was talking about what the New York Rangers could do leading up to the trade deadline and if it could involve Blues defensemen…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flames and Lightning
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: (chat) Conor Sheary is a pending restricted free agent, so that will lessen his negotiating power a bit. It won't be cheap to re-sign him, but will be worth…
NHL Rumors: On the Trading of First Round Draft Picks
On trading NHL draft picks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: This years draft class isn't lining up to be as good as it has in past years. Last year only one first round pick was traded at the deadline -…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Pens, Leafs, Rangers, Devils and Hurricanes
On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: The Panthers will be activating Nick Bjugstad and Alex Petrovic off the IR and they'll be in the lineup tonight against the Lightning. Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau are still a ways off.…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Habs, Leafs, Sabres, Blues, Lightning, Isles, Bruins, Wings and Sens
On the Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Arizona Coyotes initial asking price for…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Philadelphia Flyers GM Ron Hextall is trying to remain patient. "I have to stay patient. You make quick decisions and you don't make the right decisions. We've got a…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Predators and Oilers
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ian Mendes: Senators GM Pierre Dorion doesn't sound like he'll be going after a big name via trade: "You can't give up pieces that you know will be impact players down the road." On the Nashville…