Tag: Calgary Flames

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and the Boston Bruins

On the Calgary Flames ... Tim Campbell of NHL.com: Flames GM Brad Treliving said they'd like to back into the first-round, but it takes a good piece to do so. "The cost of getting into Round 1 is steep right…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Samsonov, Kempny, Grubauer and Carlson

On the Washington Capitals ... JJ Regan: GM Brian MacLellan said that he expects Ilya Samsonov to start in Hershey (AHL) next year. Tarik El-Bashir: MacLelland said he's met with pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Michal Kempny and told him…

Mark Easson

NHL Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division – Practical and Not Practical

Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…

Chris Wassel

NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Panthers, Lightning, Leafs, Canucks, Knights and Capitals

On the KHL ... Aivis Kalnins: Klas Dahlbeck has signed a one-year deal with CSKA Moscow. On the Boston Bruins ... Mark Divver: The Bruins will sign 2017 first-round pick Urho Vaakenainen to an entry-level contract before their development camp at…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Golden Knights, Canucks, and Flames

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Hearing that Mike Van Ryn (head coach in Tucson AHL) will be joining the Blues coaching staff this year. On the Vegas Golden Knights ... TSN Radio: Darren Dreger on John Tavares:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Matt Hunwick and Phil Kessel

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Matt Gajtka of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Defenseman Matt Hunwick was a healthy scratch for 35 of the Penguins final 44 games. He was two years left on his contract. The Penguins could see if they…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Potential Offseason Trade Targets

Looking at 24 players who could be trade candidates this offseason ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Taking a look at some players who could be dealt this offseason if the right offer comes in. Oscar Klefbom - Edmonton Oilers -…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the New York Rangers

On the New York Islanders and Lou Lamoriello ... Steve Simmonds: When first talked Lamoriello about Larry Brooks' initial report linking him to the Islanders he laughed about it. When asked Lamoriello on Saturday about it he didn't laugh and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers and Flames

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... @Prospects_Watch: Bob McKenzie on his podcast: "The Carolina Hurricanes would be prepared to entertain offers for no.2." On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dhiren Mahiban of the Sporting News: Defenseman Darnell Nurse is a pending restricted…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: 2018 Draft Picks In Play and Players Who Could Be Moved This Offseason

On 2018 draft prospect Grigori Denisenko ... Igor Eronko: Draft prospect Grigori Denisenko said that "almost every" NHL team has been in contact with him. He has two years left on his contract. Denisenko said that he will attend the…

Mark Easson