Rumors II: Penguins, Flames and the Canadiens
Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford. “We're getting into the period where names are going to surface and teams are going to get serious,” Rutherford told Trib Total Media. “If it's a guy who's capable…
Trade Target: Arizona Coyotes Antoine Vermette
Antoine Vermette is next up in our Trade Target series, a closer look players who could be dealt leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. Written by Peter Harling, who can be found on twitter @pharling. The one player that is…
Rumors IV with Video: Chara, Seidenberg, Erikson, Kessel and Glencross
Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Spector on Bruins Zdeno Chara. Zdeno Chara turns 38 in March, and has become to the Bruins what Jarome Iginla was to the Calgary Flames: that ageing superstar whom the Bruins need to make the playoffs…
Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Capitals, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Devils
Lance Pugmire: Ducks Sami Vatanen is out four to six weeks. Matt Beleskey will be out two to four weeks. Eric Stephens: Vatanen and Beleskey will both be back for the playoffs. Ducks at the deadline may be a little…
Rumors VII: Blue Jackets, Ducks, Canucks, Senators and Predators
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Despite where they site the standings, the Blue Jackets won't be holding a fire sale. They will listen to offers and will likely make a move or two. "Well, we haven’t seen our team healthy all…
Rumors VI: Kings, Ducks, Sens, Rangers, Leafs and Jagr
Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: After Coyotes Keith Yandle, the best available defensemen include Zbynek Michalek, Andrej Sekera, Jeff Petry and Roman Polak. The Kings are looking at Polak. The Red Wings may be after Petry. The Ducks…
Rumors IV: Leafs, Jagr, Zuccarello, Fisher, Devils, Jets, Hawks and More
TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: Andrej Sekera's name has comes up the most when teams are looking for a defenseman. Jeff Petry is getting more interest after the Franson trade as he's right-handed. The Penguins, Bruins, Canadiens, Lightning, Red Wings and…
Rumors II: Ducks, Sabres, Panthers and Devils
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The 35-year old Francois Beauchemin is a pending UFA and he hopes to remain with the team. “It would be tough if I would have to leave, I’m not going to lie,” Beauchemin said.…
Rumors VI: Sekera, Petry, Michalek, Winnik and Phaneuf
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Hurricanes Andrej Sekera will now be the most sought after pending UFA defenseman. Sekera is a left-handed shot. A few playoff teams are looking for a right-handed shot, which could lead them to Jeff Petry.Guessing that…
Rumors V: Kessel, Panthers, Leafs, Canadiens and Oilers
Harvey Fialkov: the Panthers are interested in Phil Kessel, but they aren't going to give up the young stud the Leafs are after. The Fourth Period: The Leafs are expected to trade Daniel Winnik, David Booth and Korbinian Holzer. Also…
Rumors I: Leafs, Canadiens, Vermette and Panthers
RDS: (through google translate) The Maple Leafs are interested in Canadiens Michael Bournival and Christian Thomas. Brian Wilde: It would take three or four pieces for the Canadiens to get Phil Kessel. If the Leafs want Bournival and Thomas, the…
Rumors VII: Friedman’s Thoughts, Devils, Flyers, Hurricanes and Wings
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On Phil Kessel's comments (“I love Toronto. But if it’s not here, it’s not here.”) I always thought Kessel would be immune to these depths, because he can insulate himself from the world. Now, teammates say…