Tag: Craig Smith

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, and the Calgary Flames

Offseason Subban trade seems unlikely, trade, and free agents target options for the New Jersey Devils. Flames could have different look next season, offseason need up front, goaltending option, and Johnny Gaudreau.

Mark Easson

Top 20 Pending NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Forwards and Defensemen

Not a surprise that Taylor Hall is the top pending NHL free agent forward. Alex Pietrangelo and Torey Krug are the top pending NHL free agent defensemen.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, and the Chicago Blackhawks

Unlikely the Buffalo Sabres would trade Jack Eichel. The New Jersey Devils could look to take advantage of their extra salary space for next season. Mike Gillis would talk with the Blackhawks about their presidency.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, and the New Jersey Devils

The Kings are linked to Nesterov. The Vancouver Canucks could be in the market for a right-handed defenseman this offsesaon. The New Jersey Devils could be in the market for some help at forward.

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators season definitely hadn't been going as planned. Visions of being at the top of the Western Conference instead battling for the final wildcard spot. Next season see them have a few less veterans on their roster.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Buffalo Sabres

Rangers talking to their 2018 first-round pick. Are there issues with the Maple Leafs roster construction? The Buffalo Sabres need to add some scoring this offseason.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Nashville Predators

How to fix the Buffalo Sabres? Nashville Predators GM David Poile on the trade deadline and two of their pending free agents.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Torey Krug, and more

Possible under the radar Boston Bruins acquisitions? Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey NOW:  Several options exist for the Boston Bruins if they cannot land any of the big fish. Here are just a few. Wayne Simmonds became available at last…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: LA Kings, NJ Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Edmonton Oilers

Kings just getting warmed up. Teams calling Devils about Sami Vatanen. Some 'stealth' winger options for the Penguins. Extension talks between the Oilers and Darnell Nurse progressing

Mark Easson

Playoff Bubble Clubs That Could Become Sellers at the NHL Trade Deadline

There are currently five teams that we'd consider as sellers at the NHL trade deadline. They could be joined by five bubble teams - a look at what those teams may have to offer.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Josh Manson, Dougie Hamilton, and Boston Bruins

Anaheim in a selling mood and Josh Manson? Eric Stephens of The Athletic (Mailbag):  The Anaheim Ducks have lots of questions to resolve. The defense suffered greatly this season and even Josh Manson's play has faltered considerably. Even among prospects,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Scouting PHI-WSH and LA-DAL … Flames, Penguins, Predators, Canadiens, Rangers, and Red Wings

Scouting the Flyers-Capitals, and the Kings-Stars. Canadiens looked Baertschi. Don't expect anything immediate with Georgiev because of the Shestyorkin recall.

Mark Easson