NHL Expansion Draft Strategy: Anaheim Ducks and the Colorado Avalanche
In the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft, teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems less popular, as it permits teams…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Anaheim Ducks
On the Dallas Stars and the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friendman was on NHL Network and was asked what the Stars might get for their third overall pick. “I think it’s going to come down to…
NHL Rumors: Vey, Panthers, Sabres and Ducks
On Linden Vey ... Ryan Pike: From reports out of Kazakhstan, likely that Linden Vey is going to be signing with a KHL team. Pat Steinberg: Sounding like Vey will be signing with Barys Astana. Aivis Kalnins: There is nothing…
Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division
We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Yakupov
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Jouranl: Elliotte Friedman was on CHED 630 talking with host Bob Stauffer, and wondered if the Oilers would do a Jordan Eberle for Jason Demers deal? Demers visited the Oilers last offseason…
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…