NHL Rumors: Could The Edmonton Oilers Trade Their No. 10 Pick?
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: believes the odds are high that the Edmonton Oilers trade their first-round pick - No. 10 overall - as whichever defenseman they would have drafted won't be NHL ready for another two or three…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Chiarelli, Rattie, Nugent-Hopkins, Defensive Needs and Potential Targets
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers CEO and Vice Chair Bob Nicholson said they are evaluating things, but GM Peter Chiarelli will return next season as their GM. “I am here today to tell…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Bob McKenzie: (before Calvin Pickard was placed on waivers) Nothing may be imminent, but the Golden Knights may be in trade mode. They could move a goaltender (Pickard) and a defenseman. Bob McKenzie: Would…
Pacific Division: Vegas Golden Knights Season Outlook
Forwards Playmaker Jonathan Marchessault led the 2016-17 Panthers with 30 goals, finishing third on Florida with 51 points. He should contribute to the Knights’ top man-advantage unit and, on an expiring contract, be extra motivated. One major Vegas wildcard is…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings and Golden Knights
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner: "It’ll be interesting to see where the #Pens make their final three cuts. Sestito and one of McClement/McKegg seem like smart bets." ... "Carrying 8 D isn’t ideal, but Pouliot and Ruhwedel would…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Rangers, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights
On the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Chicago Blackhawks will have to wait until the season starts to put Marian Hossa on the LTIR before they…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Depth On The Wing And A Need For A Defenseman
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs have forwards under contract next year, not including RFA Connor Brown, injured Joffrey Lupul and Nathan Horton, and youngsters Kasperi Kapanen and Miro Aaltonen. In…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Scandella, Bruins, Shattenkirk, Flyers, Leafs, Capitals, Rangers, Coyotes and Avalanche
On the Minnesota Wild and Marco Scandella .... Michael Russo: "#mnwild has a few balls in the air right now, things heating up, I'm told. Any trade consummated could come closer to the draft" Michael Russo: "#mnwild has something cooking.…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Knights, Capitals and Flyers
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: "Some talk the Hurricanes are dangling defenseman Noah Hanifin as trade bait. Carolina wants top-line guy." AJ Haefele: "All joking aside, Hanifin has been Colorado's top target in a Duchene deal for ages.…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Florida Panthers ... Pierre LeBrun: The Panthers are open to trading defenseman Jason Demers for the right price. Not surprising as he was left unprotected for the expansion draft. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Jets, Canadiens and Maple Leafs
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pierre LeBrun: From understanding that the Penguins and Vegas had an agreement involving Marc-Andre Fleury back on March 1st - that Fleury would be heading to Vegas. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: When…