NHL Rumors: Rounding Up Friedman’s Thoughts
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Guessing the Canadiens already know they will be sellers, but the buyers may be waiting until closer to the deadline to see what else could become available. The Ducks could…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers and Scouting
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Ducks would consider trading one of their young defensemen for a rental forward in Andrew Ladd.They have five defensemen under 25 - Hampus Lindholm, Cam Fowler,…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks – Scuderi, Bowman and Teravainen
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: The Blackhawks put Rob Scuderi on waivers yesterday, a move that could save them $950,000 against their salary cap if he clears waivers and is assigned to the AHL.…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Sharks, Kings and Jets
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: "Asked Eric Staal for umpteenth time about possible trades, contract talks, etc. Nothing new to report, he said for umpteenth time." On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of the San Jose…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) It could be a quiet trade deadline for the Stars. Maple Leafs defenseman Roman Polak may be a good fit for the Stars, but not hearing any…
NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Lightning and Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos on Steve Yzerman's statement yesterday. "It's been a tough year in that regard to deal with that stuff," Stamkos said. "So hopefully…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Predators and Blue Jackets
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: It's hard to see the Hurricanes and Eric Staal reaching a contract extension that makes sense for both sides. The same can be said for Cam Ward.…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Ottawa Senators ... James Gordon: Can't understand that Colin White or Thomas Chabot are untouchables. If the Senators are serious about winning now, you include them in a Jonathan Drouin trade. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Sun: Clarke MacArthur is making…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The Capitals are unlikely to make a significant move at the deadline, but could make a depth move. They will have two extra forwards when Jay Beagle returns -…
NHL Rumors: Yzerman Issues Statement On Stamkos
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman issued a statement today that they won't be trading Steven Stamkos before the February 29th trade deadline. "I have said repeatedly that it is our hope to reach an…
NHL Rumors: Time Running Out For The Winnipeg Jets and Andrew Ladd
Gary Lawless: The Jets had offered Andrew Ladd a six-year deal with a salary cap hit of $6 million. Is that offer still on the table after Dustin Byfuglien's five-year deal at $7.6 million? Will Ladd take less now? Gary…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks Potential Options
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: With so many teams still in the playoff race, GMs are not having an easy time on figuring out who might be available at the trade deadline. Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman. “The biggest thing…