NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Depth Options Up Front
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher could be looking to add some depth upfront in case of injuries and fatigue down the stretch. “That’s why you’re always talking to see if…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Five Cheap Deadline Targets
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly.com: The Philadelphia Flyers are still in the wildcard race, but have a few teams ahead of them who have games in hand. There aren't really any trades that GM Ron Hextall…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Guessing that the Stars will leave Dan Hamhuis unprotected for the expansion draft, and will decide between Stephen Johns and Jamie Oleksiak. Whoever they decide not to protect will be traded or exposed…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Hurricanes and Capitals
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like a to add a center. They need someone that can win face-offs. Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like to trade for Brian Boyle. Jim Matheson: Boyle would be perfect…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brian Boyle is a pending free agent. His wife's family is from Tampa and they are hoping to remain. Boyle could be entering…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Habs, Knights, Wings, Stars, Avs and Lightning
Garrioch's NHL rumor roundup involving the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Vegas Golden Knights, Detroit Red Wings, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The St. Louis Blues have played themselves into a…
NHL Trade Deadline: Three Rentals Teams Should Avoid
With the trade deadline just around the corner, many general managers are laying the groundwork for potential trades to try and improve their team's chances of a) qualifying for the playoffs and; b) making some noise once they get there.…
NHL Rumors: Scouting COL-CAR, Kings, Red Wings and Blue Jackets
Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes ... Terry Frei: Teams listed to attend the Avs - Hurricanes game: Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild. Scouting the Los Angeles Kings AHL team ... John…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Scott Darling
On the Edmonton Oilers Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Edmonton is a buyer. Repeat and say it one more time. After years of an extended rebuild, the Oilers are firmly in a playoff spot. While they may not contend just yet,…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Hanzal, Halak, Possible Targets
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dan Barnes of Edmonton Journal: As the trade deadline draws closer, Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli hinted at what his true needs are. He was more clear on involvement, however. “I don’t think we’re quite ready to…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Sergachev and Some Potential Targets
Montreal Canadiens GM On The Price Of Prospects... Arpon Basu of NHL.com: It is clear that prices are too high for prospects right now. Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin listed an example as follows about Mikhail Sergachev (number nine pick from the 2016…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Devils, Flames, Leafs, Sharks and Capitals
On the Arizona Coyotes, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Teams that don't acquire Martin Hanzal could turn to Brian Boyle. The Lightning may be in a holding pattern…