Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

Will The Edmonton Oilers Become Trade Deadline Buyers?

As the NHL schedule renews following the recent all-star break, the Edmonton Oilers sit three points out of a wild-card berth in the Western Conference.  With the Oilers off until Feb. 2, they could fall further behind. In the wake of…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Predators, and the Jets

Panarin willing to talk contract with the Blue Jackets? Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets pending UFA Artemi Panarin's agent Daniel Milstein wants to have another meeting with Panarin before he tells the Blue Jackets their willingness to talk contract extension. Panarin…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks, Capitals, Leafs, Kings, Senators, Canucks, Rangers, Avs, Stars, and Islanders

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Steve Yzerman to the Edmonton Oilers seems like an unlikely fit, but they have to try. Potential GM candidates could include Bill Guerin, Mark Hunter, Kelly McCrimmon, Craig Heisinger, Ron Hextall, Doug…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Ducks Roster Moves, CGY-EDM Trade That Didn’t Happen, CHI-LA Trade That Did Happen

Ducks roster moves Cap Friendly: Roster moves made by the Ducks yesterday. RECALLED - Korbinian Holzer and Jake Dotchin REASSIGNED - Troy Terry, Max Jones, Sam Carrick, Andy Welinski, Jacob Larsson and Andrej Sustr ACTIVATED OFF IR - Jakob Silfverberg…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Oilers, Senators, Sharks and Maple Leafs

Ferland expects to play Eric Francis: Carolina Hurricanes Micheal Ferland missed Sunday's game with a back issue. He said he felt better yesterday and expects to play today. Kind of an update on Crawford's status Jimmy Greenfield: Chicago Blackhawks forward Brendan…

Mark Easson

Expect Another Trade by the Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford has a well-earned reputation for wheeling and dealing during an NHL season. Justin Schultz, Trevor Daley, Carl Hagelin, and Ron Hainsey were in-season acquisitions crucial to the Penguins' Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and…

Lyle Richardson

Unheralded Netminders Making the Best of NHL Opportunities

Injuries and/or poor goaltending have led to some previously unheralded goalies enjoying some spotlight.

Featurd Writer

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Stars, Senators, Blues, Sharks and Golden Knights

Rask leaves with a concussion Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com: Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask left with 1:28 remaining in the first period with a concussion. New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil crashed into Rask. Crawford on the ice Scott Powers:…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Lightning Send Koekkoek To Blackhawks For Rutta

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded defenseman Slater Koekkoek and a 2019 5th round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman Jan Rutta and a 2019 7th round pick. The 24-year old Koekkoek was drafted 10th overall in the 1st…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Bruins, Blackhawks, Oilers, Kings, Preds, Pens, Sharks, Leafs and Knights

Rakell activated Elliotte Teaford: The Anaheim Ducks have activated forward Rickard Rakell from the IR. McAvoy hopes to return this weekend Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy practiced yesterday but will miss his seventh consecutive game tonight.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Howard, and Blackhawks

Winnipeg is primed for the trade deadline Winnipeg Free Press: Mike McIntyre touches up on five players Winnipeg could and should seek during this trade deadline. He ranks them from one to five and starts with arguably the biggest prize…

Chris Wassel

NHL New Year’s Resolutions: Central Division

New Year’s resolutions for each team in the Central Division and some potential trade targets for them.

Featurd Writer