Rumors I: Oilers, Flames, Avalanche, Hurricanes and Wild
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers defenseman Jeff Petry is a pending UFA and if there is no traction on a long-term deal soon, he'll likely be traded by the deadline. The Red Wings and Penguins are among the…
Injuries: Preds, Pens, Flyers, Kings, Lightning, Leafs and more…
Nashville Predators: James Neal practiced yesterday but remains on the IR with a lower-body injury. He skated on the second line with Mike Fisher and Colin Wilson. Neal has missed the last five games. Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:…
Rumors I: Coyotes, Red Wings, Avs, Kings, Leafs and Jets
Craig Custance of ESPN: Antoine Vermette is a pending UFA and will be one of the top centers available this summer. His name is in the rumor mill, but one GM said that things are in holding pattern when it…
Rumors II: Isles, Wild, Avs, Canes, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Sabres
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Islanders may not need to acquire someone at the deadline, but it wouldn't be a surprise if they were active. GM Garth Snow isn't afraid to improve his team, and has the assets in…
Rumors II: Devils, Wild, Hurricanes, Flyers and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias thinks some current players could be dealt to teams looking to make a Cup run, but he doesn't want to be one of them. “I think there are guys who could help some other…
Rumors II: Bruins, Coyotes, Blues, Sabres and Canucks
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: When asked if his players should feel uncomfortable in the dressing room, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said, "Absolutely. Absolutely." They are getting healthy, but may not be together long. “It’s never fun to be…
Rumors I: Coaches, Bruins, Wild, Sabres, Lightning, Sens and Leafs
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Thinking Mike Babcock will remain in Detroit. Todd McLellan could intrigue the Maple Leafs if he becomes available. There are Peter DeBoer connections. Dale Hunter didn't enjoy dealing with the media in Washington, so it's hard…
Rumors II: Coyotes, Bruins, Rangers and Wild
Zach Buchanan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes new majority owner, Andrew Barroway, said he's committed to making the Coyotes work in Glendale. The five-year, $50 million in loses trigger is still in place. Barroway added that he has no interest…
NHL Rumors: O’Reilly, Doan, Oilers, Wild and Sabres
Nick Groke of Denver Post: Ryan O'Reilly's name continues to come up in trade speculation. When asked about it. “You know, I…” O’Reilly said, before stopping and sighing and changing course. “I couldn’t care less. Knowing where we are, and…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Sat. Jan. 3rd, 2015
Ten games last night. Nightly recap video of all eight games in just under four minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Six teams record at least six goals. Jaromir Jagr becomes the old player to record a NHL hat…
Rumors: Jackets, Blues, Leafs, Sabres, Oilers, Kings and Wings
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Blue Jackets are going to have to pay a big price to re-sign Sergei Bobrovsky. He could be looking for something similar to Pekka Rinne, $7 million a season. He is arbitration eligible…
Top 5 2015 NHL Free Agent Goalies
There isn’t a big premium on goaltending anymore in that 20-25 goaltenders are legitimate starters and the difference between the top-tier and bottom-tier of the 20-25 is about one save per 100 shots (or .10SV%). That said, bad goaltending completely…