Rumors II: Blackhawks and Canucks
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: (mailbag) Lazerus thinks the Blackhawks need to add more depth upfront, preferably a left winger who could fit in their top-six. Lazerus thinks bringing back Kris Versteeg would…
Rumors II: Ducks, Leafs, Oilers, Lightning and More
Sportsnet Headlines Damien Cox: Some teams were surprised that the Penguins were willing to take Carl Hagelin because he has three years left on his deal. Some are wondering if the Ducks are setting themselves up to get Jonathan Drouin.…
Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flyers and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Luke Fox of Sportnet: Elliott Friedman on Sportnet 590 on teams calling the Maple Leafs about winger James van Riemsdyk. “Van Riemsdyk, I think other teams would love to get their hands on him.,”…
Rumors III: Canucks, Blues and Lightning
On the Vancouver Canucks ... John Shannon: The Canucks will put Chris Higgins on waivers today. If he's not claimed, he'll report to Utica of the AHL. TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks President Trevor Linden said there hasn't been much interest…
Rumors: Canucks and Blue Jackets
On the Vancouver Canucks and Chris Higgins ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Chris Higgins' wife is from Vancouver, they had a baby in April, but his time in Vancouver is over. The Canucks sent him home as they…
Rumors III: Canucks Trying To Trade Chris Higgins
Vancouver Canucks: Canucks GM Jim Benning confirmed that they are looking for trade options for forward Chris Higgins. “As part of our transition to a younger team, I can confirm we’re exploring trade options for Chris Higgins so we can…
Rumors II: Canucks and Penguins
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Thomas Drance of Sportsnet: The Vancouver Canucks were built this season to compete for a playoff spot, but to also have an eye on building for the future. They have lost 13 of their last…
Injuries and GIFs: McDavid, Kopitar, Kelly, Ducks and More
On the Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli will update Connor McDavid's injury this morning - whether he'll be out three weeks or three months. The Oilers aren't saying if it's his shoulder or…
Injuries: Sabres, Bruins, Canucks and Wild
Amy Mortiz of the Buffalo News: On the Sabres ... The Sabres will be without goalie Robin Lehner for six to 10 weeks with a high ankle sprain. “We were waiting for the MRI and waiting for a prognosis but…
Morning Hits: Kane, Avs, Devils, Blues and Canucks
USA Today: The lawyer who is representing the woman who has made allegations towards Patrick Kane will be holding a press conference this afternoon. Terry Frei of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Erik Johnson to a…
Rumors II: Canucks, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Red Wings
Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning has wondered where all the Chris Higgins trade talk started. “Chris Higgins is an important player on our team,” Linden said in a statement Monday. “We have not talked to…
Rumors II: Miller, Stepan, Stars, Hertl, Oduya, and Matthews
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks could have traded Ryan Miller this offseason, but decided on moving Eddie Lack instead. “We could have moved Ryan Miller,” Benning revealed matter-of-factly. “There were teams calling on Ryan Miller.” Some had…