Rumors I: Blackhawks and Maple Leafs
Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said that as far as he knows, there was nothing to the rumors about the in-fighting in the Blackhawks dressing room. Mark Lazerus: Multiple sources saying there was no recent fist fights between Blackhawks.…
Rumors II: Rumblings – Devils, Bruins, Stars and Rangers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It seems as if teams are waiting until Sunday or Monday to make moves on rental players. "No one wants to blink yet," said one Eastern Conference team executive Tuesday. This year's draft picks are holding…
Rumors IV: Sabres, Avs, Blue Jackets, Jets, Bruins and Maple Leafs
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres Nikita Zadorov is on a short leash and has been scratched several times. “It’s an in-house matter, he’s going through his growing pains but I’m confident will have it figured out,” said captain…
Rumors V: Bruins, Kings, Oilers, Jackets, Rangers, Pens and Sens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Bruins haven't been able to find a Johnny Boychuk replacement since they traded him at the start of the season.Has Milan Lucic's physical game caught up to him? Would the Bruins consider trading…
Rumors III: Canadiens, Pens, Canucks, Bruins, Sabres and Capitals
Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: A week ago the Canadiens were looking for a power forward, and maybe a physical defenseman. There was no urgency, and if they couldn't get the right player at the right price, it would…
Rumors V: Blackhawks, Devils, Jackets, Rangers, Jets, Oilers and Jagr
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) Two areas of concern for the Blackhawks:1) lack of depth on defense 2) power play. GM Stan Bowman need to bring in a Dman before the deadline, a 5th-6th guy. Rosen doesn't think Devils GM…
Rumors VII: Blue Jackets, Ducks, Canucks, Senators and Predators
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Despite where they site the standings, the Blue Jackets won't be holding a fire sale. They will listen to offers and will likely make a move or two. "Well, we haven’t seen our team healthy all…
Rumors VI: Kings, Ducks, Sens, Rangers, Leafs and Jagr
Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: After Coyotes Keith Yandle, the best available defensemen include Zbynek Michalek, Andrej Sekera, Jeff Petry and Roman Polak. The Kings are looking at Polak. The Red Wings may be after Petry. The Ducks…
Top Trade Target Lists Leading Up To Deadline Day
The March 2nd trade deadline day is fast approaching. Several top targets have already been moved, and there will likely be several more before we get to March. Here is a look at some top trade target lists from several…
Rumors III: Rangers, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Preds, Isles and Leafs
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers could use someone that could play on their fourth line. Options could be Mike Santorelli (current asking price is beyond reason), Mark Letestu, Torrey Mitchell, Curtis Glencross and Patrick Kaleta. Aaron Portzline…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Oilers, Jets, Blue Jackets, Habs and Leafs
The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes are taking calls on defenseman Andrej Sekera. The Hurricanes and Sekera have been unable to reach a contract extension. It has been reported that the Kings, Red Wings, Penguins and Ducks are among the teams…