Tag: Brock Nelson

NHL Rumors: Artemi Panarin And The Top 25 Unrestricted Free Agents

Can teams tempt the Blue Jackets to move Panarin before the trade deadline Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Teams will be lining up to sign Columbus Blue Jackets winger Artemi Panarin if he hits the open market on July…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins and Panarin … Top 10 Players That Could Be Traded

Bruins have the assets and almost the cap space for Panarin Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: After trading defenseman Adam McQuaid and his $2.75 million cap hit to the New York Rangers, the Boston Bruins are close to being…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, and the New Jersey Devils

Maple Leafs and Gardiner thinking long-term? Terry Koshan: Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock on Jake Gardiner's pending unrestricted free agency after this season: "We look forward to getting Jake signed and him being a Leaf for a long time." Mike…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Canucks, Islanders, and Rangers

Panthers may not be done Jameson Olive: Recently spoke with Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon who said there were still some players that are available that they like. The Panthers may not be finished this offseason. Linden's departure not really…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks, and the NY Islanders

Canucks prospect in no rush to make a decision on where to play ... Rick Dhaliwal: Vancouver Canucks 2018 first-round pick Quinn Hughes is in no rush to make a decision on where he'll be playing next season. There is…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Stastny – Jets, Avs, Habs … Minnesota Wild

On Paul Stastny ... Andy Strickland: Hearing that the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche are at the top of the list as eventual destinations for Paul Stastny. Mike McIntyre: Think the Jets would like to be able to bring Stastny…

Mark Easson

Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason

The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Arizona Coyotes, and New York Islanders

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Habs Links: Darren Dreger said that he doesn't believe that forward Andrew Shaw is available. Brian Wilde: Talk from GMs is that Shaw is not available, but Alex Galchenyuk is. Dennis Bernstein: Don't believe that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Predators, Blue Jackets, and Capitals

On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals ...  Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One agent thinks there are less than 20 players that are "untouchable." A…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning

On the New York Islanders ... Brian Heyman of Newsday: It's unlikely the Islanders trade forward Brock Nelson. If the Islanders look to improve on the blue line or in net before the deadline, they would likely have to move…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Islanders, and Capitals

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Two NCAA players the Canucks are following are U of Maine defenseman Brady Keeper and Bemidji State University defenseman Zack Whitecloud. Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks prospect Kole Lind on not signing an entry-level contract…

Mark Easson