NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that trade calls were "flooding in" a few days ago, but things have quieted down. Sam Carchidi: Hextall on trades: "Prices are high right now...I know something will come…
NHL Rumors: Time Running Out For Boedker in Arizona
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Mikkel Boedker likely won't return with the team when their road trip ends. Two sources don't think there is any chance that the pending UFA re-signs by Monday.Boedker's agent, Jarrett…
NHL Rumors: Kings Close To Making A Trade
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Darren Dreger: The Kings are inching closer to acquiring Justin Schultz and Teddy Purcell. Have been told that it's unlikely a roster player is heading to Edmonton Darren Dreger: The Kings are still mulling…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Oilers, Penguins, Kings, Sabres and More
On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: If Jeremy Roenick is saying that Kevin Shattenkirk wants out of St. Louis, it's completely false. Have been told that Roenick hasn't talked to Shattenkirk since the summer. Jimmy Murphy: From a…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Trade Market, Non-Rentals, Oilers and Sabres
Scouting the New Jersey Devils and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Tom Gulitti: Scouts/reps listed for the Devils-Lightning: Flyers (2), Bruins, Blue Jackets, Penguins and Rangers. Scouting the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers .. Rob Tychkowski: 13 scouts/reps listed at the…
NHL Rumors: Bruins Still Trying To Work Out Deal With Loui Eriksson
On the Boston Bruins ... Craig Custance: Think that Loui Eriksson may be the only rental forward that could get a first round pick back. Fluto Shinzawa: Eriksson by himself wouldn't bring back a top-four defenseman. Joe Haggerty: Would expect…
NHL Rumors: Penguin Looking D … Shopping Plotnikov
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is aggressively looking to make some moves before the deadline. He's looking to improve their blueline, with Kris Russell an option. He'd have no trouble with that…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Leafs, Ducks and Hypothetical Trades
On the St. Louis Blues ... Bob McKenzie: Would expect that the Blues will look to add some goalie insurance given Brian Elliott's injury status. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Bob McKenzie: The Maple Leafs would not comment on…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blackhawks, Flyers, Bruins, and Lightning
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Bob McKenzie: The Blackhawks interest in Dan Hamhuis has cooled considerably. Blackhawks focusing on lower-level depth options. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: A Canucks deal with the Blackhawks was close enough in the past…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs and Trade Bait
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres goalie Chad Johnson is a pending UFA with a $1.3 million cap hit. He realizes that he could be moved by Monday. “You’re nervous, excited, there’s a lot…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers
On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that pending UFA David Backes won't be traded. Lou Korac: Being a contender, the Blues are willing to head into the offseason with Backes and see how…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, Bruins, Oilers and More
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: Have been told that Jeff Skinner's name continue to circulate. His cap hit and concussion history remain a concern for teams. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Bob McKenzie: The Kings are one…