NHL Rumors: Hawks, Stars, Canucks, Avs, Oilers and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Bryan Bickell's agent is "optimistic" about a trade, but understands it's "not simple to get done" because of next season's potential cap. — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) February 29, 2016 On the Dallas Stars ... Stars…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Drouin, Wild, Jets, Bruins and Leafs
On Common Sense ... In talking with several people in NHL management, everyone thinks there should be no NHL games scheduled on deadline day. #PlayersAgree — Allan Walsh (@walsha) February 29, 2016 On Ilya Kovalchuk ... I'm told that if…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Sabres, Flyers, Islanders and More
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney: "If we have the assets to acquire certain players that will give us a boost, that’s what we’ll try to do." Zack Cox: Sweeney said that he hasn't asked any player to…
NHL Rumors: Brodin, Boedker, Penguins, McGinn, and Senators
On Deadline Day ... Chris Johnston: A text from a NHL front office member: "I don't think you will be busy." On the Jonas Brodin ... Bob McKenzie: Jonas Brodin's name has been prominent in trade rumors, especially since he…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson Update
On the Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson ... DJ Been of WEEI: As of this afternoon, the Bruins and Loui Eriksson's agent haven't resumed contract talks. The Bruins most recent offer is said to be for four years. GM Don…
NHL Rumors: Canes, Bruins, Pens, Blues, Isles and More
Garrioch NHL Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Hurricanes are going to trade Eric Staal, and if he'd accept, they are going to have to retain a portion of his $8.25 million cap hit. GM…
NHL Trade: Sabres, Senators Trade Seven Minor Leaguers
The Buffalo Sabres have traded Jason Akeson, Phil Varone, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc and a conditional draft pick to the Ottawa Senators for Eric O’Dell, Cole Schneider, Alex Guptill and Michael Sdao. Kyle Bukauskas: The conditional pick going to the Senators is a 2016…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Leafs and More
Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Arizona Coyotes ... David Strehle: Scouts/reps listed for the Flyers-Coyotes: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Predators, Sharks, Blackhawks and Hurricanes. Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Stu Cowan: Scouts/reps listed for Habs-Leafs: Blackhawks,…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs and Trade Bait
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres goalie Chad Johnson is a pending UFA with a $1.3 million cap hit. He realizes that he could be moved by Monday. “You’re nervous, excited, there’s a lot…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers, Sabres and Flames
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: The Hurricanes winning has complicated their situation and making it harder to trade Eric Staal at the deadline for potentially a first round pick and a good prospect.After his comments that…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, and the Washington Capitals
Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks ... Adrian Dater: Scouts listed for the Avs-Sharks: Candiens (2), Maple Leafs (2), Blackhawks (2), Red Wings (2), Kings (2), Panthers, Canucks, Stars and Coyotes. L.A. Lariviere: Listed to attend for the…
NHL Trade: Capitals Acquire Mike Weber From Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Mike Weber to the Washington Capitals for a 2017 3rd round pick. The Sabres are retaining 50 percent of Weber's $1.67 million cap hit. “We are pleased to welcome Mike to our organization,” MacLellan…