Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Rumors: The Hurricanes, Canucks and Noah Hanifin

On the Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes ... Rick Dhaliwal: Noah Hanifin's agent J.P Barry on the Canucks trade rumors:  "Rumours are created in certain markets looking for a young defenseman. People may be calling to see if he's available…

Mark Easson

NHL News and Notes: Expansion, Sens, Coyotes, Ducks, Canadiens, Leafs, Canucks, Knights and Captials

Catching up on some NHL news and notes from the past couple days ... On League news and notes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Board of Governors won't be voting on Seattle expansion during the June meetings. Nick Cotsonika: Gary Bettman…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Golden Knights, Canucks, and Flames

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Hearing that Mike Van Ryn (head coach in Tucson AHL) will be joining the Blues coaching staff this year. On the Vegas Golden Knights ... TSN Radio: Darren Dreger on John Tavares:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Top 12 2018 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents

On the Top 12 2018 NHL unrestricted free agents ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at the top 12 NHL free agents for this offseason, and some rumors and notes that are linked to the players. 1. John Tavares -…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Potential Offseason Trade Targets

Looking at 24 players who could be trade candidates this offseason ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Taking a look at some players who could be dealt this offseason if the right offer comes in. Oscar Klefbom - Edmonton Oilers -…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Canucks, Islanders, Jets, European UFAs, Sharks and Maple Leafs

On the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, European Free Agents, San Jose Sharks and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Things weren't right for Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler all season. He battled…

Mark Easson

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