Rumors: Leafs, Avs, Kings, Ducks, Scouting and Devlis
On the Maple Leafs ... Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Pending free agent, James Reimer has increased his value to the Maple Leafs with his play in the past month. It seems unlikely that they will re-sign him. Jonathan Bernier has…
Rumors III: Travis Hamonic Asks Islanders For Trade
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic has requested a trade for personal reasons. He prefers a team in Western Canada. The Islanders will do their best to accommodate the request. The situation is not a surprise for the…
Rumors II: Avs, Ducks, Wild, Sens, Lightning, Blues and Jets
Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friemdman of Sportsnet: Jarome Iginla told Adrian Dater that he won't approve any in-season trades for family reason. Friedman has zero evidence that Tyson Barrie is on the trade block, and thinks they would love…
Rumors: Senators and Avalanche
On the Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray has been making calls around the league, and his priority may have moved to adding some help on the blueline. The Sens kicked tires on Matt…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Stars and Wild
On the Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Joffery Lupul has been productive under Mike Babcock, scoring seven goals in 18 games. It is still too early to suggest there is a trade market for Lupul. The Maple Leafs…
Rumors: Avalanche, Penguins and Oilers
On the Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Mike Ziesberger of the Toronto Sun: Avs Matt Duchene on the trade rumors. “Did it catch me off-guard? Yeah, a little bit,” Duchene revealed Monday at the Air Canada Centre, where his Avs…
Rumors II: Avalanche, Senators and Maple Leafs
On the Avalanche ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Elliotte Freidman said that teams are waiting to see what the Avalanche decide to do with pending RFA Tyson Barrie. If the Avalanche can't get him signed to a contract extension, can…
Rumors: Avs, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flyers
On the Avalanche ... Elliotte Friedman on Saturday night: Joe Sakic and the Avalanche usually keep things close to their chest, so a lot of people were surprised when they hinted that change would be coming and that Matt Duchene's…
Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…
Rumors IV: Duchene, Marleau, Flyers, Ducks, and more
On Matt Duchene ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche say the Matt Duchene trade rumour is just a rumour. Landeskog to Chambers. Dutchy realizes that these are rumors that are always going to be floating around. We saw the…
Rumors II: Avs, Sens, Blackhawks, Hurricanes and Blues
On the Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Matt Duchene is NOT on the trade block and never was. The Avalanche are not actively trying to trade Duchene. "Much respect 4 my Canadian peers, but unless I'm being played, no substance here"…
Rumors: Hurricanes – Ward, Staal and No Need To Worry About Relocation
On the Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: By the time the Hurricanes finish their homestand, they should have a good idea whether they are playing for this year or looking towards next season. If they are…