Rumors III: Lightning, Habs, Jets, Flames, Rangers and More
Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman's top priority is to trade Jonathan Drouin. Yzerman is finding the Drouin trade market tough. 15 teams were interested in Drouin.Yzerman was looking for a roster…
Rumors II: Lightning, Jets, and Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos wouldn't confirm or deny Sportsnet's report that he was offered an eight-year, $68 million contract extension by the Lightning. "I'm not going to comment on…
Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Jets, Bruins and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: Looking at five Toronto Maple Leafs that could be traded at the deadline, potential trade partners and the possible return. James Reimer: The Canadiens and Blues might be…
Rumors II: Wild, Islanders and Blue Jackets
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild's scouting meetings ended before Saturday's game against the Predators. No trades appear imminent for the Wild. “You can’t overreact and force trades,” Fletcher said by phone as…
Rumors III: Sabres, Lightning, Canucks, Jets and Flyers
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Sabres will be sellers once again at the trade deadline and their approach will be the same. "The approach is the same. We’re in 29th place. I do stress that…
Rumors: Five Teams That Should Make A Trade and the Market
Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at five teams who should make a trade before the trade deadline. Montreal Canadiens - GM Marc Bergevin has been looking for a scorer. They knew heading into the season that depth upfront…
Rumors III: Ducks, Blues, Jets, and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: After the Ducks acquired Dustin Tokarski yesterday, they now have plenty of depth in goal. The Ducks are believed to be testing out the market for Anton Khudobin, who…
Rumors II: Capitals, Blackhawks, and Five To Trade For
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: With the injury to Jay Beagle, Gormley wonders if they will look outside the organization to fill their third line center position. He mentions Mike Richards, who is skating…
Rumors II: Custance’s NHL Trade Primer – Western Conference
Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance looks at the Western Conference in his two part NHL trade primer series. The salary cap and internal budgets are part the reason trades are now difficult to make. “As the money comes off, as…
Rumors: Jets – Byfuglien, Ladd and Trouba
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) On what the Jets could expect to get in return if they traded Dustin Byfuglien and Andrew Ladd before the trade deadline, and on if anyone would want to take…
Rumors II: Pens, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Jets, Jackets and Sharks
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Penguins have been listening to offers on winger Chris Kunitz. David Peron will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. Something has to give soon in Anaheim, and the betting…
Rumors III: The Winnpeg Jets Have Some Tough Decisions to Make
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun: Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien are looking to cash in on one last big contract, and both are really important to the Jets according to coach Paul Maurice. “One's…