Tag: Alex Pietrangelo

NHL Rumors: Blues, Leafs, Flyers, Wings, Sens, Habs, Kings, Lightning, Pens, Bruins and Sabres

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa hasn't retired and will play in the Spengler Cup for Canada. Guessing that the St. Louis Blues brought up William Nylander's name in trade talk involving Alex Pietrangelo. The Leafs…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Leafs Looking For A Power Forward and Right-Handed Dman … Do the Blues Blow It Up?

Maple Leafs looking for a power forward and a right-handed defenseman TSN: Darren Dreger said that that the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a power forward and a right-handed defenseman. "And someone will link the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Flyers because…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Karlsson hinting he won't re-sign with the Sharks? Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Teams that are under a lot pressure right now are the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues. Sharks coach Pete DeBoer could be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Eight Teams Leading Trade Talk … Pietrangelo May Not Be An Untouchable

Eight teams leading the trade talk Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman notes that eight teams are leading the trade talk. “Just asking around, the teams that seem to be at the centre of a lot of these conversations: L.A, Philly, Minnesota, Boston,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Should The Senators Trade Anderson Now? Will The Blues Make A Move?

Should the Senators look to move Craig Anderson? Graeme Nichols of The Athletic: Chris Johnston reported back before the draft that Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson showed a desire to be traded. Anderson's two-year extension with a $4.75 million cap…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Canes, Avs, Wings, Kings, Flyers, Pens, Sharks, Blues and Jets

McAvoy practices Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy practiced yesterday in a no-contact jersey. He's been out since October 18th with a concussion. Forward David Krejci wasn't on the ice yesterday. Ferland has a concussion Michael Smith: Carolina Hurricanes…

Mark Easson

What Next for the St. Louis Blues and the Edmonton Oilers?

Approaching the quarter mark of the 2018-19 NHL schedule, the St. Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers found themselves outside the Western Conference playoff picture. Fearful of falling further out of the contention, both clubs fired their head coaches last Tuesday.…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, Blues, Hurricanes, Capitals, Wild and Flyers

On the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Can the Montreal Canadiens acquire a second first-round pick by moving Max Pacioretty or something else? The Canadiens…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Blues, Sharks and Canucks

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Jan Rutta and Cody Franson are hopeful to return to the lineup on Thursday. On the Colorado Avalanche ... NHL.com: Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has been suspended for two games for boarding Lightning…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Oilers, Wild, Blues, and the Golden Knights

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Goaltender Cam Talbot is hoping to return soon. “I’m aiming for less than a week,” said Talbot, who took the morning skate Tuesday in Columbus and said his undisclosed…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm and his upper-body injury were on the ice practicing yesterday. Nick Ritchie and his upper-body injury were on the ice but came off early. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris…

Mark Easson