NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-OTT, Oilers, and the Standings Slowing Down The Trade Market
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators Dean Brown: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Senators game: Colorado Avalanche (2), New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Minnesota…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Howard, and Blackhawks
Winnipeg is primed for the trade deadline Winnipeg Free Press: Mike McIntyre touches up on five players Winnipeg could and should seek during this trade deadline. He ranks them from one to five and starts with arguably the biggest prize…
NHL Trade Analysis: Manning and Petrovic to Edmonton in Wild Afternoon
With only one game on the NHL schedule Sunday, it was expected to be a quiet day. Peter Chiarelli changed that in just a few hours this afternoon. He swung deals to acquire Brandon Manning and Alexander Petrovic. The cost became high as…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the Chicago Blackhawks
Decision time on Duchene and Stone nearing Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: January 1st is getting closer and the focus will be shifting to what the Ottawa Senators will do with pending unrestricted free agents Matt Duchene and Mark…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Blues, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Kings, Panthers and Blackhawks
Garrioch rumor roundup Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Philadelphia Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher will make decisions on any potential changes after their road trip - four more games after last night's win. Fletcher has already been working the phones…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks looking to move a defenseman … Should They Trade Keith?
Blackhawks looking to move a defenseman? Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Chicago Blackhawks will be getting defenseman Connor Murphy soon, putting them up to eight defensemen. GM Stan Bowman said they will let things play out and has added…
2018 Free Agent Studs And Duds — Defensemen
It's time to enjoy some of the best and worst defensemen from the 2018 free agent class. Defensemen often get measured in different ways than forwards do. The annual summer of paying and overpaying players often has its share of…
NHL Rumors: Leafs Prospect, Flyers Almost Done, and Trade Route For Blackhawks
Leafs prospect Dzierkals decision soon Aivis Kalnins: Source is saying that a decision on Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Martins Dzierkals could be made soon. Dzierkals has an option for Dinamo Riga of the KHL. He would rather sign with the Maple…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Pending UFAs, Buyout? Possible Trade Targets
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall said that at the moment the plan is not to buy out forward Jori Lehtera but said that plans can change. The buyout window isn't until June. Dave Isaac: Hextall…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, Oilers, Red Wings and Canucks
On players on the trade market ... Darren Dreger of TSN: The Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens could be sellers sooner than later. Montreal Canadiens - Max Pacioretty and Alex Galchenyuk may be the more talked…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both David Krejci and Adam McQuaid could return today. "Yes, a chance for both. We’ll get a better idea after skate. If we like where they’re at then they’ll…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Red Wings, Canadiens, Rangers, Penguins, Flyers, and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Torey Krug was given a maintenance day yesterday is available for tonight. Forward Ryan Spooner will have his lower-body injury re-evaluated today. Forward Jake DeBrusk will be…