Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins

On the New York Islanders ... Andrew Gross of Newsday checks in with the New York Islanders. The makeover continues as New York needs defense and even goaltending help. Likely, defensive needs can be addressed in this draft. There exists…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Sabres, Flames, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Source saying the Bruins aren't close to any trades involving David Krejci, David Backes, Torey Krug or Tuukka Rask: "All chatter at this point, but Boston definitely looking to do something!" On the Buffalo…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Skinner and Lindholm

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Los Angeles Kings have some interest in Jeff Skinner, but Ilya Kovalchuk is their main priority. Have been told that the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues have spoken with the Hurricanes…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Karlsson, Smith and Ryan

On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: GM Pierre Dorion wouldn't say anything with regards to Erik Karlsson speculation or on a bunch of their other players during his media availability. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GM Pierre Dorion…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and Updated Top 25 Trade Bait

Hurricanes GM Don Waddell on Jeff Skinner and Noah Hanifin Hockey Central on Sportsnet talks to Carolina Hurricanes General Manager, Don Waddell. He mentions how Skinner and Hanifin are both high-end assets. Moving those assets can prove to be difficult.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders and Tavares … Senators and No. 4 … Penguins, Rust and Oleksiak

On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Andrew Gross: Though the deal is not done and it's still a fluid situation, but it is sounding like the Islanders could also be getting some good news with regards to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Who Could Be Interested in O’Reilly? Who Is Looking To Make A Move?

On the Buffalo Sabres and four potential suitors for Ryan O'Reilly ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly could be moved at the draft on Friday. He has five years left on his deal at a $7.5…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: "It's laughable that anybody thinks Draisaitl is available. No way, no how. Not even for Karlsson." Dennis Bernstein: The Oilers have asked Cam Talbot for his 10-team trade list. The Oilers are actively…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Stars, Sabres, Kovalchuk, Lucic, Hutton, Grubauer and Carlson

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: Have been told that trading Marian Hossa's contract this offseason is a "priority" for the Blackhawks. On the Dallas Stars ... Jim Matheson: The Stars 2017 first-round pick Miro Heiskanen is heading to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Teams Eyeing Noah Hanifin … Bruins Would Rather Move Backes Over Krejci

On Noah Hanifin ... Jimmy Murphy: It has been reported already that the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks have shown serious interest in Hurricanes defenseman Noah Hanifin. The Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche are also interested. Jimmy Murphy: Things to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks … Kovalchuk, Skinner, Hurricanes and Bruins

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: If the Canuck are looking to add some size and grit in the free agent market, have been hearing that pending UFA center Jay Beagle is one player they could be looking at. Rick…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, NHL Buyouts, and the Minnesota Wild

The Latest On Barry Trotz … Tarik El-Bashir of NBC Sports Washington suggests that Barry Trotz wants to come back but no deal is there yet. The Washington Capitals are living in Stanley Cup euphoria so news may travel a little…

Chris Wassel