NHL Rumors: Oilers, Coyotes, Blackhawks and Top Trade Bait
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is looking for a third line center. He was in Minnesota watching the Wild play the Lightning. He was looking at center pending UFA Brian…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Canucks, Jets, Wild, Coyotes, Blues and Stars
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Sami Vatanen will "be an option for us " On the Vancouver Canucks ... News 1130 Sports: Bo Horvat's agent said that he had an MRI and…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sharks, Julien, and the Bruins
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Would have to think that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford would like to add some depth to their blueline if the price is right. Adding a depth defenseman, a…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Ottawa Senators
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of Wrong Side of the Redline: (mailbag) thinks the Stars will trade Patrick Eaves and Patrick Sharp, and possibly Jamie Oleksiak. Eaves is having a career season and only carries a $1 million…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Canadiens, Maple Leafs and Jets
On the Dallas Stars ... Answering twitter questions... Mike Heika: If the Stars buyout either goalie, it would cost them $1.97 million for two years for Kari Lehtonen or $1.48 million for two years for Antti Niemi. Mike Heika: Think…
NHL Rumors: Scouting the Avs-Pens, Flyers-Isles, Sabres-Ducks and Sens-Stars
On Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Adrian Dater: The Carolina Hurricanes are again scouting an Avalanche. Believe that the Hurricanes could be on a short list of potential trade partners for the Avalanche. The Boston Bruins are…
NHL Injuries: Caps, Wings, Bruins, Lightning, Rangers, Stars, Jets and More
On the Washington Capitals ... Capitals PR: Forward Andre Burakovsky left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Defenseman Jonathan Ericsson left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Ansar…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Kings, Senators, Blues and Canadiens
On the Dallas Stars, Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, and Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: If the Dallas Stars are out the playoff race, they will have no choice but to start moving…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Claude Julien, Stars and Penguins
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Michael Russo: The Coyotes had three scouts listed to attend the Minnesota Wild - Chicago Blackhawks game last night, including GM John Chayka. On Claude Julien ... Bob McKenzie: Would expect the Vegas Golden Knights…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Ducks, Jets, Canucks, Kings and Avalanche
On the Dallas Stars ... Dallas Stars: The Stars put forward Jason Spezza on the IR with an upper-body injury retroactive to February 2nd. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupka: Defenseman Sami Vatanen didn't practice yesterday. They don't think…
Pucks in Depth: Three NHL Free Agents Whose Stock Is On The Decline
With more than half the season in the bag and free agency just five months away, I thought it’d be interesting to look at which pending unrestricted NHL free agents have hurt their cause the most when it comes to getting…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Bruins and Rangers
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs - Stars game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers,…