Tag: Calvin Pickard

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers

Stars still have time to make a big move Mike Heika: (asked about the lack of moves from the Dallas Stars this past offseason) The Stars committed a lot of salary cap space last season with the additions of Alexander…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Could the Oilers call on Krug? Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: The Boston Bruins have eight NHL defensemen under contract for next season, with the signing of John Moore to a long-term deal increased the trade speculation that someone could…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: JVR-Flyers, Komarov, Senators, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Knights and Jets

On James van Riemsdyk and the Philadelphia Flyers ... Frank Seravalli: The Flyers and James van Riemsdyk have agreed on a deal that will be official today. John Buccigross: James van Riemsdyk will be signing a five-year deal with a…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agent Period: New Jersey, Toronto, and more

New Jersey: Who stays and who goes? Abbey Mastrasco of NorthJersey.com:  Free agency begins July 1st and one of the bigger names New Jersey has in the UFA market is Patrick Maroon. No true consensus exists but the feeling is…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Panarin, Burrows, JvR, Ennis, Kempny, de Haan, Pateryn, Faulk, Hutton, Sparks, and Pickard

On Artemi Panarin ... Dan Milstein: (Panarin's agent) "Rumors that Artemi Panarin is looking to move to a big city so girlfriend can have more modeling opportunities is absolutely not true. She hasn’t modeled in over 3 years. No plans…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks … Stars and a Backup … Islanders and John Tavares

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks GM Jim Benning on free agency: "We want to be thoughtful with the use of money. We want players who will help our young kids." Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks goaltending prospect Michael DiPietro on…

Mark Easson

Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason

The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders

Toronto: Are They Contender Or Do They Wait? Luke Fox of Sportsnet opines that Toronto's need for a right-handed shooting top-four defenseman may not be an option as most of the markets best are left-handed. In a market of wingers,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Ottawa Senators

  On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: Brian Elliott is out, and Michael Neuvirth was injured over the weekend. The Flyers may have to look at the goalie market. The Detroit Free Free reported that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Philadelphia Inquirer: (mailbag) If the Flyers look to acquire a goaltender because of Brian Elliott's injury status, they could look at Toronto's Calvin Pickard. Pickard is fourth on the Leafs depth chart,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Lightning, Penguins, Senators, and Jets

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning ... James Mirtle: Was told that despite being listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Lightning game, Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli didn't attend. 20 teams were listed to attended last night's Maple…

Mark Easson