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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rumors III: Lightning, Canucks, Preds, Avs and Scouting AHL Game
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith: Have been told there is nothing new to report regarding contract extension talks between the Lightning and Steven Stamkos. At this point, he hasn't been asked to waive his…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 12
The Washington Capitals remain a top our consensus NHL power rankings, sweeping all first place rankings from eight media outlets. The Dallas Stars remain in second, collecting six of eight second place rankings. The Kings move up three slots to…
Injuries: Capitals, Stars, Lightning, Wild and More
On the Washington Capitals ... Mike Vogel: Nicklas Backstrom might be able to play tonight. John Carlson didn't travel with the team to Carolina. He's listed as day-to-day. Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Center Jay Beagle will be out…
Rumors II: Custance’s NHL Trade Primer – Western Conference
Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance looks at the Western Conference in his two part NHL trade primer series. The salary cap and internal budgets are part the reason trades are now difficult to make. “As the money comes off, as…
Rumors: Kings, Habs, Preds, Ducks, Las Vegas and Bruins
David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period: The Kings will be looking to add a second pairing defenseman before the trade deadline. A playmaking third line center might be on GM Dean Lombardi radar as well.The Canadiens wouldn't mind a second…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 11
The Washington Capitals are the consensus favorites for week 11 in our NHL power rankings. All nine media outlets ranked the Capitals at number one. The Dallas Stars remain at No. two, with seven of nine ranking them second. The…
Rumors: Bernier, Flames, Penguins and Some UFAs
On the Calgary Flames and Jonathan Bernier ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Eric Francis on Sportsnet 590 on Jonathan Bernier and the Calgary Flames. “The Calgary Flames have discussed taking on his contract,” NHL insider Eric Francis told Dean Blundell…