NHL Trade Deadline: Well Short of Expectations
The NHL Trade Deadline Day fell quite short of expectation, with 19 trades consummated, but none that would be categorized as earth shattering. Most of the top contenders made minor deals to add depth, but failed to do anything that…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 21
Surprise, surprise, the Washington Capitals are still the top ranked team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 21. The next three teams remain the same as week - the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues. The…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sens, Hawks, Canucks, Oilers and More
Friedman 30 Thought rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Wonder if the Lightning will try to "toll" Jonathan Drouin's contract -extending his contract for another season as he left the team). Drouin was on their NHL roster for 38…
NHL Trade Deadline Winners And Losers
Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. With the 2016 NHL trade deadline having gone and past, it's time to take a look at some of the winners and losers. Since "deadline day" was a little slow,…
NHL Rumors: Hawks, Stars, Canucks, Avs, Oilers and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Bryan Bickell's agent is "optimistic" about a trade, but understands it's "not simple to get done" because of next season's potential cap. — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) February 29, 2016 On the Dallas Stars ... Stars…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames and Canucks
On the Dallas Stars ... Darren Dreger: The Stars are focusing on Dan Hamhuis and Kris Russell. The Stars have a lot of time for Russell. The Flames are hoping to get two second round picks for Russell. Darren Dreger:…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks
On the Florida Panthers ... Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston was on Sportsnet 590 yesterday and was talking about the Florida Panthers. "I don't think they're done," he said after Florida made three trades on Saturday. "I think they're…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Coyotes and Blackhawks
On the Florida Panthers ... Gary Lawless: The Jets, Devils, Coyotes and Canucks are among the teams asking the Panthers about Brandon Pirri. He's a pending RFA with arbitration rights. Gary Lawless: Multiple offers for Pirri. One team offered a…
NHL Rumors: Goalie Market, Canucks, Wings and Blackhawks
On the Goalie Market ... Craig Custance: Have been told that there are "six or seven" backup goalies available. Craig Custance: Leafs fans may not be happy with the return for James Reimer, but it was a buyer's market for…
NHL Rumors: Dan Hamhuis – Caps, Bruins, Stars, Kings and Hawks
On the Dan Hamhuis ... (tweets are from newest to oldest) Matthew Sekeres: A Dan Hamhuis trade may have to wait until Kris Russell is traded. The Capitals are out on Hamhuis. John Shannon: While it's sounding like Dan Hamhuis…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that trade calls were "flooding in" a few days ago, but things have quieted down. Sam Carchidi: Hextall on trades: "Prices are high right now...I know something will come…
NHL Trade: Blackhawks Acquire Weise and Fleischmann From Canadiens
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Dale Weise and Tomas Fleischmann from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2018 2nd round pick and Phillip Danault. Renaud Lavoie: The Canadiens are retaining 30 percent of Weise's salary. General Faneger: With retaining 30 percent…