NHL Draft: 2016 Traded NHL Draft Picks by Team
With each passing year, it seems like teams are becoming more reluctant to part with draft picks, especially the high picks. “I do think there is a premium on young players and draft picks,” Canucks president Trevor Linden told Sportsnet…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Blues, Lightning and Expansion
On the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues ... Jimmy Murphy of Dirty Water Sports: From a Blues and a NHL source, at the trade deadline, the Bruins and Blues were close to a deal that would have sent Kevin…
The Five Worst Trades At The 2016 NHL Trade Deadline
Every year general managers scramble to do last minute shopping at the NHL trade deadline in hopes of acquiring a piece or two to put their team over the top, or at least help ensure they’ll qualify for the playoffs.…
NHL Trade Deadline: Well Short of Expectations
The NHL Trade Deadline Day fell quite short of expectation, with 19 trades consummated, but none that would be categorized as earth shattering. Most of the top contenders made minor deals to add depth, but failed to do anything that…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Ducks, Oilers, Lucic and the Goalie Market
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: There were only 19 trades made on deadline day, involving 37 players. Trading season is moving towards June instead of the trade deadline for teams. “I think the planning probably takes place after the…
NHL Rumors: Bruins – Eriksson and Finding a Hamilton Replacement
On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Kalman: Cam Neely said that the Bruins didn't get offered a first round pick or two second round picks for Loui Eriksson. Matt Kalman: Neely added that they would have traded Eriksson if they…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Coyotes and Boedker Trade Call Video
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Brad Ziemer: Would have to think that the Canucks could think about buying Alex Burrows out this offseason. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes GM Don Maloney reached out…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Panthers, Canadiens and Oilers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: There were reports that Sami Vatanen is looking for a six year contract extension worth $6 million a season, something the Ducks have strongly denied. GM Bob Murray will…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sens, Hawks, Canucks, Oilers and More
Friedman 30 Thought rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Wonder if the Lightning will try to "toll" Jonathan Drouin's contract -extending his contract for another season as he left the team). Drouin was on their NHL roster for 38…
Trade Deadline: New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues
On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils were three points out of playoff spot before the deadline yesterday. GM Ray Shero. “If we were in a playoff spot, I don't think I would have done…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Kings and Bruins
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman was hoping to have traded Jonathan Drouin by the deadline, but he didn't get the deal that he could live with. "I'm not…
Videos: Chiarelli and Murray Talk Deadline Day
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli “There was two other things that we got to the point where it was a yay or nay, and as I’ve said three or four…
