Not Really Rumors: Blues and Hypothetical Trades
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues need to win, GM Doug Armstrong is on the spot, David Backes is a pending UFA, and coach Ken Hitchcock is urgently trying to right…
Injuries: Ballard, Jackets, Avs, Lightning, Flyers and More
On the Keith Ballard ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Exactly a year ago yesterday, Keith Ballard suffered a concussion, and yesterday he was forced to retire from hockey because that concussion. "I didn't want to retire at this…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 9
The top three in our consensus NHL power rankings remain unchanged for week nine. The Dallas Stars hold a narrow one point lead over the Washington Capitals, with both teams each receiving four first place rankings by the media outlets.…
Injuries: Wild, Flyers, Blues, Blackhawks and More
On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Niklas Backstrom will backup Darcy Kuemper tonight as Devan Dubnyk is out with a mild groin strain. Backstrom hasn't dressed for the Wild since training camp - he's only practiced.…
Rumors: Canes, Panthers, Ducks, Oilers, Stamkos and More
Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sounding like the 'for sale' sign could be up for the Carolina Hurricanes, with GM Ron Francis pretty much ready to talk about anyone - excluding their young guys. They'd…
Rumors III: Friedman Rumor Roundup
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Board of Governors will be meeting next week, where the NHL usually gives an estimate on next seasons salary cap. One executive: “You’re going to be happy if it…
Rumors II: Jets, Islanders, Flames, Oilers
On the Jets and Islanders... Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun: There are reports the Jets offered the Islanders Dustin Byfuglien for Travis Hamonic. It doesn't make sense for the Islanders unless they Jets sweetened the pot with prospects and/or…
NHL Attendance After 10 Home Games: 2015-16
We are once again tracking NHL attendance at various points of the season. First up is home attendance at the 10 game mark. Also listed are attendance numbers from the past three seasons at a similar time in the season…
Rumors II: Flames, Bruins and Penguins
On the Calgary Flames ... Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: The Flames haven't lived up to expectations this season, but it doesn't really make sense to start trading a bunch of players. GM Brad Treliving doesn't see them doing…
Rumors II: Radulov, Sedin’s, Canes, Caps, Flyers and Jets
On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: (Nov. 25th) The CEO of CSKA told R-Sport that they will sign Alexander Radulov to a long-term contract soon. Igor Eronko: Radulov said "there's nothing" about a new contract with CSKA and added "I'm…
Rumors II: Six Potential Trade Targets … Crosby-Lemieux Rift?
On six players who could be traded ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at six players who could be traded before the trade deadline. 1. Travis Hamonic (NYI) - the Oilers appear to be a good trade partner,…
Rumors: Kopitar, Stamkos, College UFAs, and Senators
On Kopitar, Stamkos and potential college UFAs ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: Think that a deal between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar is "close," but not done. McKenzie thinks they have the term (expected to be the maximum eight…