Tag: Calgary Flames

NHL Rumors: Friedman’s 30 Thoughts Roundup

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heard that the Senators had looked at Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin, but decided on Dion Phaneuf. As of yesterday, nothing imminent with regards to a Justin Schultz trade, but his time…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Islanders and Kings

On the Winnipeg Jets, NY Islanders and LA Kings ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Andrew Ladd last asking price was a six-year deal at $41 million ($6.83 million), and talks have now gone cold. The Panthers and Blackhawks are two…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Defensemen

NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the defensemen that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. The free agent market for defenseman lost what would have been the…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Right Wingers

NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the right wingers that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. There are some right wingers that will get plenty of interest on…

Mark Easson

Pucks In Depth: Andrew Ladd, Dennis Wideman, and the Minnesota Wild

JETS WOULD BE SMART TO TRADE LADD Barring a string of victories over the next few weeks, the Winnipeg Jets figure to be one of the more prominent sellers at this year’s trade deadline. While the Jets would like to…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Petr Mrazek is the Red Wings No. 1 goalie now and in the future, and he's going to need a raise. The Wings can't have a $5.3 million cap…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trading For Loui Eriksson For Cap Reasons

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Trading Loui Eriksson would no doubt make the the Bruins weaker. They would then need to find a second line winger, another penalty killer and a net-front presence on the top power-play unit.Normally, you…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Bruins, Pens, Kings and Sens

On the Trade Market ... TSN: Trade Bait board: 1. Dustin Byfuglien 2. Jonathan Drouin 3. Loui Eriksson 4. Andrew Ladd 5. Travis Hamonic 6. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 7. Roman Pollak 8. Dan Hamhuis 9. Jiri Hudler 10. Peter Holland Kevin…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Flames, Wings, Wild, Canes and Bruins

On the Lightning, Flames, Red Wings and Wild ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) After talking with Steven Stamkos during the All-Star break, Rosen believes he really does want to stay in Tampa Bay and that Lightning, especially owner Jeff…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Canucks and More

On the Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It's believed the Kings have had preliminary discussions about a contract extension for head coach Darryl Sutter. LeBrun thinks that contract…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Dennis Wideman To Appeal 20 Game Suspension

NHLPA: The NHL suspended Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman for 20 games. The NHL released the following statement. Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has been suspended for 20 games, without pay, for conduct violative of Rule 40 (Physical Abuse of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Ducks, Wild, Caps, Canes and More

30 Thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman thinks that Jets want to re-sign Dustin Byfuglien and they continue to debate the term. Talk with Andrew Ladd seems to be at a standstill. There were reports that Jonathan Drouin…

Mark Easson