Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Rumors: Six Coaches Who Could Be On The Hot Seat … Some Arizona Coyotes Offseason Decisions

On the hot seat ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: A coach hasn't been fired this season yet. Here are six coaches who could be on the hot seat: Alain Vigneault (Rangers), Jeff Blashill (Red Wings), Todd McLellan (Oilers), Joel…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Hurricanes and Rangers

On the New York Islanders ... Neil Best of Newsday: Pending free agent John Tavares said things are that fun for the Islanders right now. “I’m sure when people look at the way our team’s going, they want to speculate,”…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Predators, Hurricanes, Kings and Oilers

On the Nashville Predators ... Thomas Willis: Predators GM David Poile was on 'The Midday 180' and said that they looked at making "bigger trades for higher-end players" before the deadline but they didn't want to be redundant. They like the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Islanders, Oilers, Capitals and Canucks

  On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: It's still a "big if" if John Tavares could test the free agent market on July 1st, but if he does, believe that the Hurricanes would take a run at him. On the…

Mark Easson

Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers

The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Sharks, Bruins, Red Wings, and Predators

On the New York Rangers ... Laura Albanese: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton on Ryan McDonagh: "I don’t think it’s the right thing to do not to say anything about an individual player whether we’re trying to trade him or not.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Sharks, Oilers, Blues, Penguins, and Hurricanes

Helping keep Brassard out of West wasn't material part for Vegas ... Steve Carp: Golden Knights GM George McPhee on if they'll make any more trades by the deadline: "I never know what's going to transpire at the trade deadline. It…

Chris Wassel

NHL Trade Rumors: Sharks, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Red Wings, and Lightning

The trade deadline is two days away and chatter is at a crazy level. Here is the latest. Sharks should be able to keep goalies Paul Gackle of the Mercury News writes that San Jose should not have a problem…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Hurricanes

Arizona Coyotes GM on Oliver Ekman-Larsson ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Asked Coyotes GM John Chayka about Ekman-Larsson with the trade deadline approaching. “Yeah, I'll reiterate my previous statements that I'm neither listening nor talking about Oliver Ekman-Larsson other…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Canes, Wings, Panthers, Kings, Preds, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Blues, Leafs and Knights

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Hurricanes PR: Forward Jordan Staal missed last night's game for personal/family reasons. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Forward Anthony Manta has a facial fracture from Thursday night but said he won't miss…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Canes, Wings, Panthers, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Pens, Lightning and Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward Anders Bjork had left shoulder surgery and is out for the remainder of the season. On the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins have traded forward Frank Vatrano…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens

Pittsburgh addressing wants and not needs Shelly Anderson of Pittsburgh Hockey Now:  Jim Rutherford can afford to go after wants and not needs at this point. Pittsburgh is on a 16-4-1 stretch as they have steamrolled to around the top…

Chris Wassel