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: Jackets, Ducks, Sens, Lightning, Preds and Blues
Bruce Garroich of the Ottawa Sun: Three trades went down last week. "There has been lots of talking. Maybe this will get some other deals moving because they've been pretty tough to make," said a league executive Friday. The Minnesota…
Rumors II: Isles, Jackets, Richards, Flyers, Scouting Sens-Panthers
On the New York Islanders ... Scott Burnside of ESPN: Kyle Okposo is in the final year of his five-year, $14 million contract - a $2.8 million cap hit. Okposo will be looking for a big raise on his next…
Rink Rumblings – Trade Deadline Outlook – Metropolitan Division
With the season reaching the halfway mark, NHL general managers have a general idea of what areas need to be addressed on their respective clubs. Trades have been virtually non-existent (just 4 deals during the regular season) until a flurry…
Rumors III: Jonathan Drouin Getting Plenty of Interest
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: It may be difficult for the Lightning to put Jonathan Drouin back in their lineup. If GM Steve Yzerman doesn't get the fair-value offer he wants, he…
Rumors II: Blues, Jackets, Habs, Sens, Pens, Bruins and Caps
On the St. Louis Blues ... David Pagnotta: There is lots of talk around the Blues. The Lightning have been scouting the Blues lately. Assistant GM Pat Verbeek was at last night's game. Both Verbeek and Yzerman were scouting the…
Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Blue Jackets and Rangers
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Vincent Lecavalier - Luke Schenn trade to the Kings cleared $4 million in salary cap space for the Flyers. The trade gives they more flexibility to move players back and…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 13
The Washington Capitals remain in top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings - week 13. The Florida Panthers are gaining ground as they continue their winning streak and move up to No. 2. The LA Kings hold pat at…
Video and Quotes: GMs Kekalainen and Poile
Video: Predators GM David Poile trading Seth Jones for Ryan Johansen. Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: GM Jarmo Kekalainen on the Ryan Johansen-Seth Jones trade with the Predators. "It's one of those trades where you can see a fit…
Trade: Ryan Johansen Traded for Seth Jones
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded center Ryan Johansen to the Nashville Predators for defenseman Seth Jones. The 23-year old Johansen was drafted 4th overall in the 2010 draft by the Blue Jackets. The 21-year old Jones was drafted 4th…
Rumors II: Lightning, Sharks, Caps, Panthers, Sens and More
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On why Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will be patient with regards to Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “Yzerman will be methodical. I’ll give you a reason,” one exec pointed out Monday. “Tyler Seguin.” ... “If there was…
Rumors: Flyers, Predators and Capitals
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Vincent Lecavalier is still hopeful that the Flyers will be able to trade him before his career is over. He hasn't played since November 15th. "It’s obviously been tough," Lecavalier said.…