Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, Panthers and Wild

On the Andrew Ladd Fallout ... Mark Lazerus: Andrew Ladd on if he thinks he can remain with the Blackhawks beyond this season: "I have no clue. There’s a lot of moving parts in that." James Mirtle: Teams started moving on from…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens – Pacioretty, Galchenyuk and Weise

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Jimmy Murphy: Can confirm that the Canadiens are listening to offers (not shopping) on Max Pacioretty and everyone else except P.K. Subban and Carey Price. Jimmy Murphy: Teams that might be interested in Pacioretty: Red…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Jets Trade Andrew Ladd To Blackhawks

The Winnipeg Jets have traded left winger Andrew Ladd, Jay Harrison and Matt Fraser to the Chicago Blackhawks for Marco Dano, a 2016 first round pick and a conditional 2018 3rd round pick - if the Blackhawks win the cup.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: 10 Non-Rentals and Five Teams That Should Be Aggressive

10 non-rental players that could be moved ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at 10 non-rental players that could be traded at the deadline.Nail Yakupov (22) - a year left at $2.5 million. Brandon Pirri (24) - pending RFA, qualifying…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Hamhuis and Vrbata

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Farhan Lalji: Hearing that the Chicago Blackhawks have serious interest in Canucks Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata. Not known if Hamhuis will waive his no-trade clause. Craig Morgan: The Blackhawks are one of eight teams…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Leafs, Kings, Jackets, Coyotes, Gomez and Hunt

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: If a team like the Blackhawks want to add a big salary like Eric Staal's, they could trade Bryan Bickell to a team like the Maple Leafs…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 20

The Washington Capitals keep rolling and once again sit a top our consensus NHL power rankings. The remaining top five saw some movement, with the Chicago Blackhawks moving up to No. 2. The Anaheim Ducks are on a roll as…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Bait, Buyers, Sellers and In Play

Trade Bait, Buyers, Sellers and In Play ... TSN: Trade Bait list Andrew Ladd Mikkel Boedker Loui Eriksson Jonathan Drouin Eric Staal Kris Russell Dan Hamhuis Nail Yakupov Dale Weise Jiri Hudler Jamie McGinn Teddy Purcell Justin Schultz P.A. Parenteau…

Mark Easson

Five Teams That Should Aggressively Buy At The NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away and, as always, there will be no shortage of teams looking to improve their roster heading into the playoffs. In this post I look at a few teams that, for…

Todd Cordell

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Lightning and Coyotes

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Frank Seravalli: The Blackhawks are looking for a first line left winger. Need to remember that Artemi Panarin will hit all of his $2.6 million on bonuses. The Blackhawks don't want to be stuck with…

Mark Easson