NHL Expansion Draft: Vancouver Canucks Primer
The Vancouver Canucks will have some interesting decisions to make on who to protect in the expansion draft coming up. Will they go seven forwards, three defenseman, and one goaltender or will they go eight skaters (forwards/defenseman) and one goaltender.…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Jets, Canucks and Flyers
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks: Sources saying the Rangers didn't ask defensemen Marc Staal or Dan Girardi if they would waive their no-movement clauses before the deadline. On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The Islanders…
NHL Rumors: Penguins and Fleury … On NHL Trade Speculation
On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Jimmy Murphy of Murphy's Hockey Law: Source saying that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford approached Marc-Andre Fleury about waiving his no-movement clause. Fleury agreed on an 'unnamed team' and if they couldn't get…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks and Dallas Stars
On the Washington Capitals ... J.J. Regan of CSN Mid Atlantic: There has been speculation that the Capitals could trade backup goaltender Philipp Grubauer, but that may end up costing them more. The last spot on the blueline (if go…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres
On the Washington Capitals ... CSN Mid Atlantic: (writers discussing if Nate Schmidt is ready for a top-four role with the Capitals) JJ Regan - If the Capitals decide to protect seven forwards, three defense and a goalie for the…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Canucks and Sabres
On the Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres... The Fourth Period: Sources say that while Sabres winger Evander Kane could be an option for the Kings, he may not be at the top of their list. The asking price for…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Canucks, Flames and Coyotes
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Have been told the Stars are not interested in trading for Alex Ovechkin. Thinking the Stars will protect Antoine Roussel and Valeri Nichushkin in the expansion draft. If…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Canucks, Kings and Sabres
On the Arizona Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Arizona Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith, who has two years left on his contract at a $5.66 million cap hit. "A…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Canucks and Stars
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Several teams have contacted the New York Rangers about goaltender Antti Raanta. If the Rangers were to trade Raanta, it would mean they would lose someone else in…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Ryan Miller, Chris Tanev and Alex Edler
On the Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Miller, Chris Tanev and Alex Edler ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning thinks that he can convince UFA goaltender Ryan Miller to re-sign with the team. Jacob Markstrom's three-year, $11…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Red Wings, Golden Knights and No-Trade Clauses
On the Colorado Avalanche ... NHL.com: Avalanche VP Jean Martineau on the Sportsnet report that the Avs were given permission to speak with Toronto Maple Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas. "We will not comment on rumors," Avalanche vice president Jean…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Source saying that Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Nikita Gusev doesn't have any immediate plans to come over to North America. He's looking to sign an extension in the KHL. Igor Eronko: Gusev…