The Boston Bruins Could Shop For A Blueline Upgrade
In the two weeks since the Boston Bruins elimination by the Tampa Bay Lightning from the 2018 NHL playoffs, there's growing speculation over general manager Don Sweeney's plans to improve his roster. The Bruins could use a big, physical forward…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Big-Game Hunting For Blue Line Help Or Not?
On the Edmonton Oilers ... The Fourth Period: TFP reported earlier this season that the Oilers held trade talks involving defenseman Oscar Klefbom, and those trade talks are expected to continue this offseason. TSN's Ryan Rishaug wondered about Klefbom and…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Boston Bruins
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro: Stars GM Jim Nill and coach Jim Montgomery will likely decide before the end of the month what they plan to do with forward Jason Spezza. They'll talk about if Spezza could fit into…
NHL Rumors: Bruins And Their Blue Line … Sabres And Tavares
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: One of the items on the Bruins offseason to-do list is to improve their blue line and get a little bigger. “As far as size goes,” said Neely,…
Potential Trade Candidates For Each Team Eliminated From 2018 NHL Playoffs
With the 2018 NHL Conference Finals underway, only four teams remain from the 16 that entered this year's playoffs. The 12 eliminated clubs enter the offseason hoping to improve their rosters for next season. As often happens, those teams are…
NHL Rumros: Boston Bruins – Free Agency And Areas Of Need
On the Boston Bruins ... Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Bruins GM Don Sweeney isn't saying which free agents he'd like to bring back and which won't be returning to the Bruins next season. “We can afford the salary…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres
On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: A team source on the knee-jerk trade speculation: "Not happening. He knows what he needs to do and he gets it. We know he'll do it." Kevin Paul Dupont: "If Bruins move Krug,…
NHL News: Conference Finalists, Bruins, Hurricanes, Avalanche, Predators and Capitals
On the Conference Finalists ... John Shannon: The conference finalists, a year ago ... Washington: Out after 2 Rounds. Tampa Bay: Missed the Playoffs. Winnipeg: Missed the Playoffs. Vegas: Prepping for the Expansion Draft. On Presidents Trophy winners ... Steve…
NHL Rumors: Tkachuk, Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Penguins and Canucks
On Brady Tkachuk ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: There were multiple reports earlier this week that 2018 draft prospect Brady Tkachuk would return to Boston University for his sophomore season. Keith Tkachuk, Brady's dad said yesterday that those reports…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Islanders and Capitals
On Milan Hejduk ... Mike Grinnell: Milan Hejduk is selling his $5.2m mansion that comes with a full sized rink/zamboni. This place actually looks like heaven. pic.twitter.com/1LTxK63bfB — Mike Grinnell (@MikeGrinnell_) May 9, 2018 On the Anaheim Ducks ... L.A.…
NHL Rumors: Looking At Some Offseason Needs For The Boston Bruins
Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic: The Bruins were able to contain the top lines of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning, but they were able to contain the "second wave of attack." Torey Krug on the second-pairing brings…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Sharks and Bruins
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Red Wings are close to signing 2013 draft pick David Pope. The Wings drafted Pope 109th overall, and he finished his senior season at…