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: 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…
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: 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: A Look At the Deadline From TSN
TSNs Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for a left winger. Rental market options include Andrew Ladd, Mikkel Boedker, Loui Eriksson and maybe Eric Staal.The Blackhawks can fit in a $4 million cap hit player at the deadline.…
Rink Rumblings: Injuries Will Affect Deadline Deals
Injuries are always the random element when it comes to making or advancing in the playoffs. When players go down close to the trade deadline, it forces NHL general managers to do things that they normally would not do. Chicago…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: The Ducks could use some help on the wing. Andrew Ladd would be a nice addition, and it could happen for two reasons. "One, Chicago is very hot on Ladd, and…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: The Blackhawks don't have a lot of salary cap space leading up to the deadline. They gained a bit more room by sending Rob Scuderi to the AHL. A…