NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings and the Top 25 Trade Bait Board
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: Source saying that at this point it's unlikely that the Blackhawks will trade their No. 8 draft pick. They have talked about the idea of trading their No. 27 pick for immediate help. Jay…
NHL Rumors: Senators and No. 4 … Karlsson, Golden Knights And A Little Oilers
On the Ottawa Senators and the No. 4 pick ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the 31 Thoughts Podcast suggests the Senators should give up their No. 4 pick this year to the Colorado Avalanche instead of giving them their 2019…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and the Vegas Golden Knights
On the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers need a right-handed defenseman and a top-six right winger. The Oilers have called the Senators about defenseman Erik Karlsson,…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens, Sabres and Oilers
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Pending RFA Troy Stecher on Sportsnet650 on his status and contract situation: "It isn't on my mind - its out of my control. I set my goals when I originally signed with Vancouver and…
NHL Buyout Candidates: Atlantic Division – Practical To Not Practical
Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Flames, Senators and Coyotes
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Joe Yerdon: By sending Matt Moulson down during the season, it's pretty telling what they think of his play. Would think that he could be a candidate to be bought out. On the Calgary Flames…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Questions facing Senators this offseason. What is the future of Erik Karlsson? - Sources are saying the Senators will make a fair-market contract extension offer to Erik Karlsson. He'll…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Hutton, Salary Cap Space and Free Agents
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Looking like defenseman Ben Hutton's time with the Canucks could be up. It would be a surprise if the Canucks didn't explore the idea of trading him at the draft in June. Rick…
NHL Rumors: Avs and Sens Scouting Notes … Senators and Ryan
Colorado Avalanche scout three straight Columbus Blue Jackets games ... Mark Schieg: Avalanche assistant GM Chris MacFarland has scouted three consecutive Blue Jackets games. For the first two games, the Avs play those teams later in the season. The…
NHL Rumors: Sens Scouting Sharks … Bobby Ryan Thought The Senators Were Trading Him
On the Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion was listed to attend Monday's Sharks-Red Wings game in San Jose. Kevin Kurz: Dorion was listed and did attend the game. On the Ottawa…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Ottawa Senators
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... John Boruk of NBC Sports Philadelphia: Source said that the Flyers were talking to the Ottawa Senators about winger Mike Hoffman before the trade deadline. The Senators were asking the Flyers for defenseman Travis Sanheim…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Roundup of Friedman’s 31 Thoughts
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's believed that the Montreal Canadiens asked the Los Angeles Kings for Tyler Toffoli, Gabriel Vilardi and possibly more. The Senators asked the Minnesota Wild for Charlie Coyle plus more. Pacioretty might have been okay with…