Pucks in Depth: Three Pending UFAs In Line For Raises This Off-season
With more than half the season in the bag and free agency just over five months away, I thought it'd be interesting to look at which pending unrestricted NHL free agents have helped their cause the most when it comes to…
NHL Rumors: More Moves Could Be Coming For The Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 talking about the Tampa Bay Lightning, and if their trade of Nikita Nesterov to the Montreal Canadiens will spark more moves from them. “This…
NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 16
The Washington Capitals received five of six first place votes and are the top team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 16. The Minnesota Wild come in at No. 2 after getting three, second place rankings.…
NHL Rumors: On the Trading of First Round Draft Picks
On trading NHL draft picks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: This years draft class isn't lining up to be as good as it has in past years. Last year only one first round pick was traded at the deadline -…
Western Conference Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Stars, Jets, Sharks, Avs, Blackhawks and Predators
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: GM Dean Lombardi said that the earliest goaltender Jonathan Quick could return to the lineup is early March. Quick has not done any skating. Forward Tyler Toffoli has…
Western Conference Injuries: Jets, Avs, Coyotes, Blues, Stars and Flames
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Forward Patrik Laine could return to the lineup tonight. Sean Reynolds: Forward Mathieu Perreault won't in the lineup tonight against the Sharks. He left last night's game against the Ducks after taking a…
Western Conference Injuries: Jets, Preds, Avs, Sharks, Ducks, Canucks and Stars
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen: Forward Patrik Laine would need at least one full practice with contact before he's ready to return to the lineup. Paul Friesen: Wouldn't expect Laine to play until Monday at the earliest. On…
NHL Rumors: Scouting COL-ANA, TOR-NYR, CBJ-OTT … Shattenkirk, Vanek and Sharp
Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks ... Terry Frei: Scouts listed to attend last night's Avs - Ducks game: Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Vegas Golden Knight…
NHL Rumors: Isles, Blues, Stars, Habs, Ducks, Avs, Lightning, Jets and More
On the New York Islanders, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, Winnipeg Jets ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The New York Islanders may have asked the Florida Panthers permission to speak with…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Blues, Oilers, Stars and Top 20 Trade Bait
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance: Red Wings winger Thomas Vanek said he likes it in Detroit and wants to remain there, but added that he's use to moving now if he gets traded at the deadline. Craig…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Looking For A Left Winger?
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger: (from Friday) If the Blackhawks keep their current roster until trade deadline, they could add a player that has a salary cap hit up to $5.3 million. Source saying that are looking into…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Wings, Flames, Blues, Oilers, Penguins and Stars
On the Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars ... Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) Many teams are looking for a defenseman and could call the Philadelphia Flyers about pending free…