Tag: Alec Martinez

NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-OTT, Oilers, and the Standings Slowing Down The Trade Market

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators Dean Brown: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Senators game: Colorado Avalanche (2), New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Minnesota…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings Have Trade Options For The Deadline And Offseason

The Los Angele Kings have plenty of players they could move before the trade deadline and in the offseason The Fourth Period: The Los Angeles Kings have made several of their players available. Forward Ilya Kovalchuk has a full no-movement clause…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Muzzin Trade Could Be The First Of Many For The Los Angeles Kings

The Jake Muzzin trade could be the first of many for the Los Angeles Kings Dennis Bernstein: Kings GM Rob Blake made it clear that this is just the beginning for them. He is active on the trade market but…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kevin Fiala, Alec Martinez, Pittsburgh, and Minnesota

What About Kevin Fiala and the Nashville second line?  Adam Vingan of The Athletic: (mailbag) Alas, the biggest question may be how to fix the power play. Kevin Fiala could help but turns the puck over too much to be…

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NHL Injuries: Avalanche, Kings, Devils, Maple Leafs, and Canucks

Johnson has concussion-like symptoms Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has concussion-like symptoms. Coach Jared Bednar is hopeful that Johnson will be able to return after the All-Star break. No updates from Kings Curtis Zupke: Los Angeles Kings…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, and Los Angeles Kings

Senators and Duchene's camp will continue to talk TSN: Darren Dreger said that the Ottawa Senators have met with Matt Duchene's agent Pat Brisson and they've talked about the "general parameters in term and the finances." The sides will continue…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Senators, Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers and Blues

A trade and re-signing would ideal for the Canucks Luke Fox of Sportsnet: In an ideal world Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alex Edler would waive his no-trade clause to allow the Canucks to deal him for some assets before the trade…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Kings, Jets and Man-Games Lost

Perry getting close to skating Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry had surgery back on September 26 to repair his right knee. Perry is still weeks away but he's getting closer to resuming skating. Forward…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Top 30 trade watch list … Blues and Maroon

Top 30 trade watch list The Fourth Period: The Top 30 trade watch list and teams that are believed to be interested. 1. Artemi Panarin - Islanders and Golden Knights 2. Jeff Carter - Predators, Bruins, Canadiens and Stars 3. Kevin…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Bruins, Blackhawks, Oilers, Kings, Preds, Pens, Sharks, Leafs and Knights

Rakell activated Elliotte Teaford: The Anaheim Ducks have activated forward Rickard Rakell from the IR. McAvoy hopes to return this weekend Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy practiced yesterday but will miss his seventh consecutive game tonight.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Athletic’s Top 20 List … Ottawa Senators and Matt Duchene

Top 20 players who could be traded at the NHL trade deadline Craig Custance of The Athletic: Some GMs are saying it's a buyers market right now. There are lots of notes in the link to Custance's piece and it's…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Stars, Kings, Predators, Canucks, Golden Knights and Jets

Rittich says he's ready Derek Wills: Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich practiced yesterday and said he feels good and is "ready to go." Stars hold Benn out Mark Stepneski of NHL.com: Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn was held of last…

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