NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: After the conversations has had in the past week, think that Alex Galchenyuk will get traded. The Minnesota Wild remain the most likely landing spot for him. Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun said that "Marc…
NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: IF the Islanders decide to trade John Tavares at some point, there is zero percent chance he'll be moved to a team in their division. Arthur Staple: Nothing has been decided with…
NHL Expansion Draft: Minnesota Wild Primer
The Wild are just too deep to make this simple. Unless they’re crafty they’ll end up exposing at least one valuable forward as well as a quality defenseman, and they’re understandably the target of much trade talk as the expansion…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Teams Calling About Forwards As Well
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild's expansion situation is well known and rumors have surrounded the team. If a team acquired someone from the Wild, they'd also have to have the room to…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins and Players Who Could Be Traded Due to Expansion Draft
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Doubtful that the Oilers would be able to move Benoit Pouliot because of his age, production and that he was two year left on his deal at $4 million. On the Boston Bruins…
Injury Notes: Wings, Sabres, Leafs, Wild, Senators and Avs
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said that Niklas Kronwall could be ready for their season opener against the Lightning. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Sabres Zach Bogosian has a pulled…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It would take a really good offer for the Senators to trade their No. 12 pick. “For us to move away from No. 12, it will take a significant…
NHL Rumors: Rounding Up Friedman’s Thoughts
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Guessing the Canadiens already know they will be sellers, but the buyers may be waiting until closer to the deadline to see what else could become available. The Ducks could…
NHL Rumors: Tavares, Maple Leafs and Headlines
On the future of John Tavares ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks doesn't see Steven Stamkos wanting to go through another rebuild and sign with the Maple Leafs. The Leafs created future cap space by trading Dion Phaneuf.…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates and Some Line Combinations
Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Patrick Sharp will likely return to the lineup tomorrow. Lou Korac: Blues Alex Steen and Carl Gunnarsson won't play tonight. Jay Bouwmeester has only skated once in the past three days. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Leo Komarov…
Rumors and Notes: Johansen, Coyle, Frolik, Ryan and Perlini
Elliotte Friedman: Sergei Federov, CSKA Moscow's GM, said there were talks about Ryan Johansen, but he did not and won't be making a contract offer to Ryan Johansen. Federov added that they needed to know if there was a commitment…
Morning Hits: Lucic, Iginla’s Bonuses, Alfredsson, Beleskey, Galchenyuk, Coyle, Ducks and Moulson
Bob McKenzie: If the Ducks beat the Kings, the Western Conference Final will open in Anaheim. If the Kings beat the Ducks, the series will start in Chicago. Darren Dreger: Canadiens Dale Weise said that Bruins Milan Lucic threatened him during…