Tag: Brendan Smith

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the New York Islanders

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Defenseman Dan Girardi is a potential buyout candidate after the season. He has played well since returning from injury in March. He has two years left on his…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: A Challenging Offseason Ahead For The Detroit Red Wings

On the Detroit Red Wings ... John Niyo of the Detroit News: Overvaluing some players and giving them long term contracts has given the Red Wings some salary cap limitations. The Wings may need to 'bribe' the Vegas Golden Knights…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: The Movers of the NHL Trade Deadline  

Part I ... Looking back at the trade deadline ... the movers  The March 1st NHL trade deadline fell well short of expectations, as big names such as Matt Duchene, Gabriel Landeskog, Marc-Andre Fleury and Evander Kane did not get moved…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Blues, Islanders, Avs, Sharks, Rangers and Sabres

** In an effort to get caught up and post some more rumors before they expire, we'll run some posts with embedded tweets as oppose to the re-writes. . ** On the St. Louis Blues ... Sobotka could return to…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: NY Rangers Acquire Brendan Smith From The Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are in the process of trading defenseman Brendan Smith to the New York Rangers for a 2018 second pick (originally Ottawa's) and 2017 third round pick. The 28-year old Smith was drafted 27th overall in the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Smith, Vanek Want To Stay … Getting Calls On Others

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: It is decision for the Red Wings and Brendan Smith. They could sign him to a three-year deal around $3.5 million or they can trade him. Multiple teams are interested, including the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Arizona Coyotes

On the Detroit Red Wings ... David Pagnotta: Multiple teams have shown interest in Riley Sheahan, Tomas Tatar and Gustav Nyquist. Steve Ott is also available. Aaron Ward: The Red Wings have to make a decision on pending UFA defenseman…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Canucks, Kings, Avs and Blues

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines ... Nck Kypreos said last night that the Toronto Maple Leafs have some interest…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers With A Little Kings, Canucks and Oilers

On the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, Kevin Shattenkirk and Brian Boyle ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Three sources have said that when teams are talking to the New York Rangers, they bring up J.T.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk – A $7 Million Player?

On the Kevin Shattenkirk ... Jeremy Rutherford: St. Louis Blues defenseman Shattenkirk has heard the backlash from people for turning down contract offers from teams that want to trade for him, and nixing the possible trade. Jeremy Rutherford: Shattenkirk: "I don't…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings and Flames

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: From what has gathered, forward Jannik Hansen was to provide the Canucks a list of eight teams that he'd accept a trade too on Wednesday night. TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre LeBrun said on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hanzal, Duchene and Red Wings

On the Martin Hanzal ... Chris Hine: Coyotes center Martin Hanzel said that he's open to a trade, but he want to be a center wherever he's traded. Chris Hine: Hanzal: "I’ve been playing center all my life so I…

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