NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning Need To Find More Offense From Their Blueline
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: As reported earlier, Lightning prospect Nikita Gusev is expected to a sign a contract extension with his KHL team. There are no plans for him to come over to North America for…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Bruins, Canadiens and Ducks
On the Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens ... Adrian Dater: The Avalanche had three 'scouts' at the Bruins-Canadiens game, including GM Joe Sakic. David Pagnotta: Avalanche's assistant GM Chris MacFarland was also at the Bruins - Canadiens. David…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Bruins and Rangers
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Stars game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers,…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Devils, Ducks, Avs and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The Buffalo Sabres are not going to fire head coach Dan Bylsma. He's in just his second year behind the Sabres bench, and the team just is not good enough yet. Mike Harrington:…
NHL Rumors: Western Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits
Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Western Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers at the NHL deadline, and who could be good fits for them. Anaheim Ducks - Any trade would need…
NHL Rumors: Some Remaining RFAs and UFAs, and Las Vegas
On some remaining RFAs and UFAs ... Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looking at some story lines as training camp approaches. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm still needs to be signed. When the Ducks re-sign the RFA, they…
2016-17 Top 10 Anaheim Ducks Prospects
The Anaheim Ducks have historically done an excellent job of drafting and developing players. This has given the Ducks a sustainable pipeline of young talented prospects. As roster players such as Teemu Selanne and Saku Koivu have retired and other…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Ducks, Canadiens and Sabres
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: The Red Wings are not in a hurry to dump Pavel Datsyuk's salary cap hit. The Wings know the asset they would have to move, but they don't want to pay that…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers and Scouting
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Ducks would consider trading one of their young defensemen for a rental forward in Andrew Ladd.They have five defensemen under 25 - Hampus Lindholm, Cam Fowler,…
Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…
Rumors II: Lightning, Blues, Rangers, Ducks and Leafs
Saturday "Headlines" Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman: The Lightning are asking teams for an equal player to Jonathan Drouin. The St. Louis Blues are interested in Drouin, and it could take someone like Robby Fabbri to get him. Kevin Shattenkirk's name has…