NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Pens, Devils, Leafs, and Caps
Sportsnet Headlines ... Sportsnet: Not a lot of optimism with regards to the Bruins and Loui Eriksson according to Elliotte Friedman. "The agent and the team aren't talking, but what it sounds like is if the player wants to move…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: One thought that is making the rounds is that the Maple Leafs are stock piling draft picks with plans of taking a shot at a Group II offer sheet in…
NHL Rumors: Bruins Still Trying To Work Out Deal With Loui Eriksson
On the Boston Bruins ... Craig Custance: Think that Loui Eriksson may be the only rental forward that could get a first round pick back. Fluto Shinzawa: Eriksson by himself wouldn't bring back a top-four defenseman. Joe Haggerty: Would expect…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Leafs, Ducks and Hypothetical Trades
On the St. Louis Blues ... Bob McKenzie: Would expect that the Blues will look to add some goalie insurance given Brian Elliott's injury status. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Bob McKenzie: The Maple Leafs would not comment on…
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…