2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Needs of Playoff Bubble Teams
Heading toward the NHL trade deadline, it's expected most of the playoff contenders will be buyers while those out of postseason contention will be sellers. Bubble teams, meanwhile, are those barely clinging to a wild-card berth or sitting just outside…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Jets, Avalanche, Penguins, and Panthers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Hearing that the Ducks could be interested in Canucks winger Thomas Vanek. The Ducks were one of the teams that were considering signing him this past offseason. Vanek's agent will be talking to…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, and the Anaheim Ducks
On the Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings ... David Isaac: Think that the Flyers could look at adding a rental goaltender and possibly a rental veteran defenseman. John Boruk: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth suffered a lower-body injury and left today's…
NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Devils, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Canucks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Kesler is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Goaltender Mike Smith (lower-body) was on the ice before the team practiced yesterday morning. On the Colorado…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: With Brian Elliott out for five to six weeks, the Flyers will be checking out the goalie market. They will also keep their eye out for other options.…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, LA Kings, and Anaheim Ducks
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Pierre Dorion said yesterday afternoon that he had spoken with nine GMs already that day. He said that he doesn't think anything was imminent but added that he felt…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Knights and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Korbinian Holzer clears waivers and is assigned to the AHL. On the Chicago Blackhawks .. Elliotte Friedman: The Blackhawks put goaltender Jeff Glass on waivers. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Forward…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Penguins, Jets, Canadiens, Ducks, and Coyotes
On the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, and Arizona Coyotes ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: The Senators believe they possibly have the top center - Derick Brassard - and possibly the top winger -…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Stars, Kings, Seattle, Canucks, and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Elliotte Friedman: Dennis Rasmussen cleared waivers, and his contract is terminated. The Ducks put Korbinian Holzer on waivers. On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Good news for the Flames and Mike Smith, who will…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Blues, and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Dennis Rasmussen on unconditional waivers. On the Calgary Flames ... Darren Dreger: The MRI results for Mike Smith should be known this morning to give a better idea of what…
2018 NHL Trade Deadline Buyers – Western Conference
The NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline is a little over two weeks away. As the date approaches, there's growing speculation over which clubs could be potential buyers. Earlier this week, we examined the five Eastern Conference teams most like to…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Penguins, Islanders, Oilers and Top 40 Trade Bait
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that it's too early to say if they will look at the goalie market before the trade deadline as both Steve Mason and Michael Hutchinson are out with…