NHL Rumors: Could Patrik Laine Consider An Offer Sheet? Blackhawks Looking at Kevin Hayes?
Could Patrik Laine consider an offer sheet if contract talks with the Winnipeg Jets don't go well? The Chicago Blackhawks doing their due diligence on free agent Kevin Hayes.
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Canucks, Penguins, and Ducks
Hedman returns but Stralman is out Bryan Burns: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman missed last night's game with an upper-body injury. Forwards Adam Erne (upper-body) and Ondrej Palat (lower-body) also missed last night's game. Defenseman Victor Hedman returned to…
NHL Rumors: Justin Faulk, Colton Parayko, and Max Pacioretty
On Justin Faulk ... Chris Nichols: Friedman on his podcast: "I had heard that Detroit had been in on Faulk, and I don’t think that’s gone away.” Amir Basu: Friedman on his podcast: "I heard Chicago was in on Faulk, but…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, and Boston Bruins
On the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes ... Mark Lazerus of Chicago Sun-Times: The Blackhawks just signed 2017 first-round draft pick and defenseman Henri Jokiharju. Their work on their blue line won't be finished there as GM Stan Bowman…
NHL Rumors: Potential NHL Buyout Candidates
On Potential NHL buyouts ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Reports have the San Jose Sharks buying out defenseman Paul Martin. Such a move would see the Sharks save $2.83 million in salary cap space this season. This could…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Offseason Needs
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Offseason needs for the Edmonton Oilers. Scoring winger - The Oilers didn't replace Jordan Eberle's scoring from the right side after they moved him last year. Right-handed defenseman - doesn't…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Anisimov, Hartman, Wingels, and Saad
More on the Chicago Blackhawks selling... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: A significant sale of players seems to be the plan. However, what will be the return? Artem Anisimov seems more like a summer deal as opposed to…
NHL Rumors: Central Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers
Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Central Division - buyers and sellers. Nashville Predators - Buyers. Could use a scoring winger. Don't have a second-round pick this year, and they don't have many tradable assets. Pontus Aberg might need a…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and the Chicago Blackhawks
On the New York Rangers ... Andy Strickland: There has been speculation that Rangers pending free agent Michael Grabner could re-sign in the offseason, but there has been no talks. On the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and John…
Pucks in Depth: The Chicago Blackhawks shouldn’t sell low on Brandon Saad
Sometimes the best trades are the ones you don’t make. That’s something that could probably be said of Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman should he hold onto Brandon Saad. Less than a year after re-acquiring Saad in a blockbuster deal…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Bruins, Canes, Wings, Avs, Canucks, Leafs, Flames, Pens, Jackets, Sabres, Blackhawks, Coyotes, and Kovalchuk
On the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blues Jackets, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes and Ilya Kovalchuk ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet:…
No Season-Saving Trade Coming for the Chicago Blackhawks
Coming out of the 2018 NHL All-Star weekend, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in an unusual position. With 53 points, they're sitting four points out of a wild-card berth in the Western Conference. While the Blackhawks' goal is to remain in…