NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs and Trade Bait
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres goalie Chad Johnson is a pending UFA with a $1.3 million cap hit. He realizes that he could be moved by Monday. “You’re nervous, excited, there’s a lot…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Ducks and Maple Leafs
On the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1260 on Justin Schultz. “But look, I think back to the Joffrey Lupul trade from Anaheim to Toronto. The Maple…
NHL Rumors: Ducks GM On The Trade Deadline and RFAs
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Ducks.NHL: Ducks GM Bob Murray on the state of the team and what he's thinking heading into the trade deadline. "As with any year when it comes to this point in time, if you can…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, and the Washington Capitals
Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks ... Adrian Dater: Scouts listed for the Avs-Sharks: Candiens (2), Maple Leafs (2), Blackhawks (2), Red Wings (2), Kings (2), Panthers, Canucks, Stars and Coyotes. L.A. Lariviere: Listed to attend for the…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 20
The Washington Capitals keep rolling and once again sit a top our consensus NHL power rankings. The remaining top five saw some movement, with the Chicago Blackhawks moving up to No. 2. The Anaheim Ducks are on a roll as…
NHL Rumors: Roundup of Friedman’s 30 Thoughts
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Kings are looking at adding a defensman, and possibly a forward with Marian Gaborik's injury. The Kings, and Rangers with Rick Nash, could look at LTIRing them for the…
Five Teams That Should Aggressively Buy At The NHL Trade Deadline
The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away and, as always, there will be no shortage of teams looking to improve their roster heading into the playoffs. In this post I look at a few teams that, for…
NHL Rumors: Nine Trade Targets and Possible Matches
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: GM's on doing business at the trade deadline. “I don’t think it’s pressure,” Wilson replied. “It’s just doing your job: Evaluating your team and what you can add. Then you look at what the…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Hunt, and Best Fits
Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators game ... Eric Engels: Scouts listed for the Canadiens - Predators: Blackhawks (2 - including GM Stan Bowman), Flames (2), Capitals (2), Stars, Devils, Avalanche, Oilers, Red Wings and Predators. Eric Engels: Blackhawks…
Pucks In Depth: Soaring Ducks, Boedker and Sellers Market
Heading into the 2015-16 season few teams - if any - had higher expectations surrounding them than the Anaheim Ducks. Early on it looked like they wouldn't come close to reaching said expectations as they stumbled out of the gate…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Canes, Kings, Devils, Lightning, Blues and More
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Have been told that the Toronto Maple Leafs have four or five legitimate trade offers for P.A. Parenteau, so he could be the Leafs next move.The Leafs are shopping Joffrey Lupul, who would have…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Devils, Leafs, Wild, Bruins and Ducks
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Dale Weise thinks the odds of him being traded are higher than him remaining with the Canadiens. “For me to sit here and lie to you and say that I haven’t…