Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Elynuik, Dahlback, Ward, Ryan, Stempniak, and Skinner

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: GM Don Waddell said that it is unlikely that they will sign draft pick Hudson Elynuik to an entry-level deal before the June 1st deadline. Elynuik would then be eligible to re-enter the…

Mark Easson

The Boston Bruins Could Shop For A Blueline Upgrade

In the two weeks since the Boston Bruins elimination by the Tampa Bay Lightning from the 2018 NHL playoffs, there's growing speculation over general manager Don Sweeney's plans to improve his roster. The Bruins could use a big, physical forward…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Open For Business

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie put out his 'Bobcast' this week and was talking about the Carolina Hurricanes. 'Change' is a word associated with the Hurricanes since owner Tom Dundon has taken over.…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Free Agents: Metropolitan Division — Restricted Free Agents

The offseason presents a myriad of ways to look at what is ahead. Three of the more prominent restricted free agents were under the spotlight earlier in the week here. Now, we continue with the next batch of restricted free…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Hurricanes and Penguins

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: From understanding, the Oilers had never pursued free agent Ilya Kovalchuk. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: There is "absolutely no truth" to the report that the Sabres had offered an assistant…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs and Predators

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... The Fourth Period: Pierre McGuire said last week on TSN 690 radio that the Hurricanes might be willing to trade some of their "core talent." Defenseman Justin Faulk and forward Jeff Skinner have been in…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Oilers, Hurricanes, Kings and Coyotes

On the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Los Angeles Kings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Lou Lamoriello rumor to the New York Islanders won't go away. believes it's possible, and it would be a new…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Conference Finalists, Bruins, Hurricanes, Avalanche, Predators and Capitals

On the Conference Finalists ... John Shannon: The conference finalists, a year ago ... Washington: Out after 2 Rounds. Tampa Bay: Missed the Playoffs. Winnipeg: Missed the Playoffs. Vegas: Prepping for the Expansion Draft. On Presidents Trophy winners ... Steve…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Tkachuk, Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Penguins and Canucks

On Brady Tkachuk ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: There were multiple reports earlier this week that 2018 draft prospect Brady Tkachuk would return to Boston University for his sophomore season. Keith Tkachuk, Brady's dad said yesterday that those reports…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Hurricanes, Avs, Preds, Devils, Sens, Sharks, Lightning and Knights

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have named Rod Brind'Amour as their new head coach. Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have named Don Waddell their president and general manager. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Denver Posts Avs News:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers and Flames

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... @Prospects_Watch: Bob McKenzie on his podcast: "The Carolina Hurricanes would be prepared to entertain offers for no.2." On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dhiren Mahiban of the Sporting News: Defenseman Darnell Nurse is a pending restricted…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Hurricanes and Senators

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The acquisition of Marcus Kruger may signal the end of Brad Richardson's tenure with the Coyotes. GM John Chayka didn't rule out re-signing the pending UFA, he knows the market…

Mark Easson