Tag: Dallas Stars

Rumors V: Panthers, Jets, Blues, Isles, Rangers and Hawks

Craig Custance of ESPN: The Florida Panthers could use some scoring on the wing, with Andrew Ladd being the perfect fit. GM Dale Tallon loves his former Blackhawks. Tallon and Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff have had at least one trade…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings – Trade Deadline Outlook – Central Division

With five weeks to go before the trade deadline, NHL general managers have a general idea of what areas need to be addressed on their respective clubs. Trades have started to pick up in January after three months of relative…

Michael Augello

Rumors II: Lightning, Canucks, Escrow, Ducks and Oilers

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Looking like the price tag for Nikita Kucherov just went up after Aleksander Barkov agreed to his six-year deal with a $5.9 million cap hit. Scouting the Dallas Stars - Calgary Flames…

Mark Easson

Pucks In Depth: Undeserving All-Star, Falling Stars and Ceci

THE OTHER UNDESERVING ALL-STAR There has been a lot of talk about how John Scott shouldn’t be participating in all-star weekend despite being voted captain. Well, he’s not the only guy who doesn’t deserve to be there. One player who…

Todd Cordell

Trade: Ducks Send Jiri Sekac To Chicago For Ryan Garbutt

The Anaheim Ducks have traded Jiri Sekac to the Chicago Blackhawks for Ryan Garbutt. The 23-year old Sekac was undrafted. He carries a $925,000 salary cap hit and will be a RFA after this season. The 30-year old Garbutt was also undrafted.…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Predators, Wild, Stars, Oilers and Bruins

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Nashville Predators GM David Poile may not be done making moves. "Right now, we are a team that’s out of the playoffs as of today, so we got to improve," Predators veteran general manager David Poile…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Ducks, Stars, Leafs, Predators and Flyers

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Anton Khudobin is third on the Ducks goalie depth chart. He has a $2.25 million cap hit, and with the lack of teams looking for a goalie, it's not…

Mark Easson

Rumors IV: Lightning, Preds, Habs, Bruins, Kings and More

TSNs Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Upwards of twelve teams have had significant talks with the Tampa Bay Lightning about Jonathan Drouin. GM Steve Yzerman could narrow it down to one or two offers soon (24-72 hours), or he'll slow play…

Mark Easson

2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15

The Chicago Blackhawks narrowed the gap this week, but fell just short in overtaking the Washington Capitals in our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15. The top five has the same teams as last week, but the Los Angeles Kings…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Jonathan Drouin Update … Canadiens Pushing?

On Jonathan Drouin ... Brian Wilde: Source confirming that the Canadiens are making a huge push today for Jonathan Drouin. They are putting a bigger offer on the table for him. Bob McKenzie: The Canadiens are one of a handful…

Mark Easson

2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14

The Washington Capitals remain a top our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14 after receiving seven or eight first place rankings by the media outlets. The Chicago Blackhawks moved up from fifth to second place this week. The Florida Panthers…

Mark Easson

Not Really Rumors: Stars, Habs, Wild, Kings, Isles and Oilers

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) On if the Stars would try to trade for Dustin Byfuglien, and what would the cost be? The Stars will be interested in high-end defenseman, and they…

Mark Easson