NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Leafs, Rangers, Hawks, Blues and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Ben Bishop's injury. He will be re-evaluated and they are hoping it's a short-term thing. Joe Smith: Nitika Kucherov hasn't been on the ice…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Golden Knights, Oilers, Avs and the Trade Market
On the Wininpeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Think that Winnipeg Jets goaltender doesn't look like a No. 1 starter just yet. The Jets could use a veteran like a Jimmy…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Los Angeles Kings will be protecting Drew Doughty, Alec Martinez and Jake Muzzin for the expansion draft, with Anze Kopitar, Jeff Carter, Tyler Toffoli and likely Tanner Pearson up…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Ducks, Oilers, Bruins, Wild, Canadiens and Lightning
On International play, the Buffalo Sabres, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The NHL is proposing an International schedule to the NHLPA that may look something like: Olympics in 2018…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Bruins and Stars
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: There is no urgency for Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin to make a move after loosing centers Alex Galchenyuk and David Desharnais, and defenseman Greg Pateryn to injuries this week.…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders and Lightning
On the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders ... Brendan Kelly of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens are near the top of the standings, but some think they may not have the pieces in place to go all the way.…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The injury to defenseman Anton Stralman has shown the lack of depth the Tampa Bay Lightning have on their blueline. Even when Stralman returns (they are hopeful…
NHL Rumors: Five Players Who Could Be Moved At The NHL Trade Deadline
On five players who could be moved by the NHL trade deadline ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Looking at five players who could be traded before the March 1st NHL trade deadline. Evander Kane - The Sabres are willing to…
NHL Trade Deadline Could Be A Dud With Thin Free Agent Class
With NHL clubs locking up many of their key players to long-term contracts, the amount and quality of free agents that hit the market every summer continues to be on the decline. That shrinking market is having a corresponding effect…
NHL Rumors: Goalie Market, Isles, Blues, Canadiens and Canucks
On the New York Islanders ... Chris Botta: Islanders coach Jack Capuano "publicly bemoans" them losing free agents, but the Islanders didn't make a single contract offer to Kyle Okposo. Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: The Islanders three goalie situation…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Canes, Canucks, Lightning and more
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Center Ryan Getzlaf left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. It is likely a forearm injury - he was hit by the puck. Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier left last night's game…