NHL Rumors: Blues, Red Wings and Lightning
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Don't think the Blues should trade Kevin Shattenkirk right now as they are in a win-now mode and trading him would likely lessen their chances. GM…
NHL Trade Deadline: Top 10 Rentals
With true hockey deals so hard to make in today's NHL, the trade deadline mostly consists of teams selling off rentals to contenders looking for an extra piece or two to help them make a serious run at the Stanley…
NHL Rumors: A Look At the Deadline From TSN
TSNs Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for a left winger. Rental market options include Andrew Ladd, Mikkel Boedker, Loui Eriksson and maybe Eric Staal.The Blackhawks can fit in a $4 million cap hit player at the deadline.…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: The Blackhawks don't have a lot of salary cap space leading up to the deadline. They gained a bit more room by sending Rob Scuderi to the AHL. A…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Hawks, Habs, Pens, Sabres, Bruins and more
TSN Insider Trading:Bob McKenzie: The Coyotes are checking out the trade value for pending UFA winger Mikkel Boedker. On the open market, he could get five plus years and $5 million per year. They'd like to re-sign him, but if…
NHL Rumors: Rounding Up Friedman’s Thoughts
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Guessing the Canadiens already know they will be sellers, but the buyers may be waiting until closer to the deadline to see what else could become available. The Ducks could…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Sens, Kings, Canucks and Stars
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Jacob Trouba's asking price will likely start at Dougie Hamilton's six-year, $34.5 million. The Jets could end up having just under $19 million for three right handed defensemen. The Jets could look to trade…
NHL Rumors: Notes on Steven Stamkos
On Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and other possible destinations ... Darren Dreger of TSN: It's not likely that Steven Stamkos will sign with the Maple Leafs if he hits the open market on July 1st when you look at…
NHL Rumors: Rental Prices, Trade Bait and Waivers
Price of Rentals ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The days of getting a first round draft pick for rentals may be over. "There's no chance you're seeing first-round picks go out for rental players this year," one Western Conference hockey…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Islanders, Canucks, Flames and Sharks
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) If the Stars are going to go after a big named player, Valeri Nichushkin or Julius Honka could be on the table. If they look to make…
NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Goaltenders
NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the goaltenders that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. Heading into the offseason, there may not be many teams looking for…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Flames, Leafs, Oilers and Jets
Scouting ... Eric Engels: Scouting the Canadiens - Lightning game last night: Coyotes, Flames, Rangers, Flyers, Blues, Panthers, Devils, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Penguins, Kings and Lightning. Aaron Portzline: Scouting the Blue Jackets - Islanders : Red Wings (3 - Ken…