NHL Rumors: Lightning, Panthers, Penguins, Leafs, Canadiens, Golden Knights, Sharks and Blackhawks
Quick hit 31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking for right-handed defensemen. The Florida Panthers could take a run at both Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky this offseason. The market for Wayne Simmonds…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Unheralded Netminders Making the Best of NHL Opportunities
Injuries and/or poor goaltending have led to some previously unheralded goalies enjoying some spotlight.
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:…
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…
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.…
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…