Rumors III: Hurricanes, Scouting, Oilers and Bruins
The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes aren't actively shopping Jeff Skinner, but teams are calling. GM Ron Francis has been taking offers on Andrej Sekera, Jiri Tlusty and Jay McClement. Skinner has four years left on his deal. It is believed…
Rumors II: Garrioch Roundup
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Things seems to be the same with regards to the trade market. "It's the same teams, offering the same players, for the same price," said a league executive Friday with the clock ticking towards…
Rumors and Video: Staal, Pens, Wings, Bruins, Oilers, Caps and Flames
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Source saying the Penguins are interested in reacquiring Jordan Staal. It is more of an offseason move, but the Penguins have talked to the Hurricanes as what it would cost to trade for him…
Rumors V: Bruins, Kings, Oilers, Jackets, Rangers, Pens and Sens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Bruins haven't been able to find a Johnny Boychuk replacement since they traded him at the start of the season.Has Milan Lucic's physical game caught up to him? Would the Bruins consider trading…
Rumors IV: Airwaves – Maple Leafs, Avalanche and Blackhawks
Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 on Tyler Bozak. "There are teams inquiring. Again, I think people see the distress the Leafs are in and are thinking they can pick the carcass. So, when you hear ‘total…
Rumors III: Canadiens, Pens, Canucks, Bruins, Sabres and Capitals
Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: A week ago the Canadiens were looking for a power forward, and maybe a physical defenseman. There was no urgency, and if they couldn't get the right player at the right price, it would…
Rumors II: Wings, Oilers, Ducks, Devils, Salaries and Scouting
Darren Dreger of TSN: The Red Wings could trade for a defenseman at the deadline, but there is an equally strong chance that they do nothing, or very little. They won't be giving up a first or second round pick…
Rumors I: Bruins Edition: Chiarelli, Julien, Chara, Eriksson and Seidenberg
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: If the Bruins miss the playoffs, Peter Chiarelli and/or Claude Julien could pay the price. “Whether it’s Cam or Charlie who said we’re all under review, I understand that,” Chiarelli said. “We’ve had a…
Video: MacTavish Talks Oilers, Petry, Roy and the Trade Deadline
John MacKinnon of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish speaking with the media today. “My assessment of our team is right now is that we’ve got and have developed a foundation over the last few years that I’m comfortable…
Rumors and Video: Curtis Glencross and the Calgary Flames
Mark Spector of Sportsnet: The Flames could look at trading Curtis Glencross for a player that could help now rather than a pick or prospect. “Did I figure we would be looking to potentially add at the deadline? A lot…
Rumors VI: Blackhawks, Yakupov, Oilers and Panthers
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Source saying the Blackhawks are kicking tires on a group of rental, depth defensemen. They have cap issues for next season, and will have to more at least one big name player, but that…
Rumors V: Canucks, Sharks, Sens, Isles, Avs, Leafs and Blues
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks are dealing with a bunch of injuries. They are potential buyers, but don't plan on giving up high draft picks for short-term help. Needs: they have been looking for a top-six forward for a…