NHL Rumors: Nine Trade Targets and Possible Matches
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: GM's on doing business at the trade deadline. “I don’t think it’s pressure,” Wilson replied. “It’s just doing your job: Evaluating your team and what you can add. Then you look at what the…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Hunt, and Best Fits
Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators game ... Eric Engels: Scouts listed for the Canadiens - Predators: Blackhawks (2 - including GM Stan Bowman), Flames (2), Capitals (2), Stars, Devils, Avalanche, Oilers, Red Wings and Predators. Eric Engels: Blackhawks…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Flames and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: Odds are against the Hurricanes making the playoffs. There is less of a reason for Cam Ward, Eric Staal and players with no-trade clauses to block a…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets
On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday: Rick Nash has been out since January 22nd, missing their past 12 games. He remains week-to-week with a bone bruise and has been doing off-ice workouts. They could be waiting…
NHL Rumors: Hawks, Devils, Sharks, Stars and Hypothetical Trades
On the Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and Dallas Stars ... Allan Muir of SI: Loui Eriksson would be a perfect fit in Chicago. The Bruins are looking for a young, NHL ready defenseman, but that is…
NHL Rumors: Headlines, Oilers, Sabres and Blackhawks
Sportsnet Saturday "Headlines" ... Sportsnet: What teams are looking for leading up to the trade deadline.Forwards - Blackhawks, Panthers, Kings, Islanders and Ducks.Defenseman - Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Sharks and Lightning. Goalies - Flames and Sharks. Friedman said the Calgary Flames…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Habs, Capitals, Sharks and Coyotes
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Andrew Desjardins was traded to the Blackhawks at last years trade deadline for Ben Smith. “You always know the deadline’s coming, so you try to prepare yourself,” Desjardins said.…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Stars, Rangers, Coyotes, Capitals and Leafs
On the Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, Eric Staal and Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Custance of ESPN: The Canadiens are shopping Dale Weise. The asking price according to one source is a second and third round draft pick. Penguins GM Jim…
NHL Trade Deadline: Top 10 Rentals
With true hockey deals so hard to make in today's NHL, the trade deadline mostly consists of teams selling off rentals to contenders looking for an extra piece or two to help them make a serious run at the Stanley…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Hurricanes and Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Iain MacIntyre: A pro scout thinks that despite the state of the trade market, Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata still have significant value. TSN Radio Vancouver: Ray Ferraro said that Jannik Hansen has trade value,…
NHL Rumors: Eric Staal Talks About Hurricanes and Contract
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie: "I don't think there's any question there'll be lots of interest in Eric Staal... you can always make the money work." Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: It's looking like…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Games and the Philadelphia Flyers
Scouting the San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers ... Curtis Pashelka: Scouts listed for the Sharks-Panthers: Jets (2), Predators, Devils and Blue Jackets. Scouting the Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes ... Mike Heika: Scouts listed for the Stars-Coyotes: Red Wings,…