NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers Won’t Blow It Up, But Players Will Be Moved
The Oilers won't be blown up and it's no shocker they are looking for speed ... Paul Gazzola of NHL.com: Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli yesterday: "I'm not going to blow up the team." The Oilers are looking to 'remodel'…
NHL Rumors: Three or Four Teams Could Get Involved In An Erik Karlsson Trade
The Ottawa Senators are still open for business but are losing business ... John Rodenberg: Darren Dreger on TSN said that it's conceivable that the Senators trade all of Erik Karlsson, Mike Hoffman, Zack Smith, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Johnny Oduya…
NHL Rumors: Some Fallout From the Derick Brassard Trade
Scouting the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks ... Scott Powers: Scouts listed to attend last night's Blackhawks-Sharks game: Buffalo Sabres (2), Winnipeg Jets (2), and the Minnesota Wild. Did Vegas have other reasons to help out Pittsburgh? John Shannon:…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Hurricanes
Arizona Coyotes GM on Oliver Ekman-Larsson ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Asked Coyotes GM John Chayka about Ekman-Larsson with the trade deadline approaching. “Yeah, I'll reiterate my previous statements that I'm neither listening nor talking about Oliver Ekman-Larsson other…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Predators, Lightning and Oilers
Teams worried about Chris Tanev's injuries ... Rick Dhaliwal: A source is saying about Chris Tanev: "The #Canucks are getting calls on Tanev but teams are worried about the injury and as a result, the offers have not been great."…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Columbus Blue Jackets
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: (mailbag) The Sharks 'attempted spending' will happen this offseason as they will likely look to add a big-name free agent or two. The Sharks likely don't have enough assets…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, and Toronto Maple Leafs
Attaching Bobby Ryan de-values Erik Karlsson ... Don Brennan: Agree that attaching Bobby Ryan to any Erik Karlsson trade de-values the Senators best trade chip. If the Senators want to get rid of Ryan's salary cap hit that bad, buy…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders
Toronto: Are They Contender Or Do They Wait? Luke Fox of Sportsnet opines that Toronto's need for a right-handed shooting top-four defenseman may not be an option as most of the markets best are left-handed. In a market of wingers,…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens
Calgary may not go rental route Eric Francis of Sportsnet writes that the Calgary Flames may not be keen on the rental route. Their chances of making the playoffs are still 50-50. There are no major gaping needs. However, only…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: It's likely 50-50 that Thomas Vanek gets traded. Anders Nilsson will most likely be traded in this offseason. There are whispers that Ben Hutton might ask for a trade. As of last night…
NHL Rumors: McKenzie Update On Erik Karlsson
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Bob McKenzie: "OK, bit of an Erik Karlsson trade talk update thread, such as it is: OTT’s very strong preference is that a team potentially acquiring EK would also have to take…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Vegas Golden Knights, and Boston Bruins
On the Ottawa Senators ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger said the Ottawa Senators are still in the waiting mode with regards to defenseman Erik Karlsson. If teams in either conference don't put together a huge offer for Karlsson, that…