Surveying the NHL Buyers – Central Division
Looking at five teams in the Central Division that could be buyers by Monday's NHL trade deadline.
NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton, Josh Anderson, and the Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are looking to add another forward and could have an interest in Joe Thornton, Josh Anderson, Kyle Palmieri, Ilya Kovalchuk and Chris Kreider.
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Stars, Golden Knights, and Panthers
Blackhawks hold Gustafsson out. Stars check in on Thornton. Golden Knights still looking at Dmen. Hoffman's agent will head to Florida to talk with Tallon.
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals, and Dallas Stars
Canadiens GM watching the Avalanche again. The Washington Capitals plan on keeping Braden Holtby passed the deadline. The Dallas Stars could use a scoring forward.
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, NY Islanders, and the New Jersey Devils
Could be a quiet deadline for the Stars. The Islanders may not be finished. The New Jersey Devils and Sami Vatanen haven't talked contract, but that could change.
NHL Rumors: Scouting OTT-TOR, Travis Zajac, Minnesota Wild, and the Dallas Stars
Travis Zajac can determine his own fate. Minnesota Wild coaching options. Blake Coleman could be a trade target for the Dallas Stars if he's available.
NHL Rumor: Chris Kreider and the Rangers … Duncan Keith and the Blackhawks
The asking price for Chris Kreider and potential teams that might be interested. Duncan Keith holds the power with this no-movement clause.
NHL Rumors: Scouting WPG-SJ and PIT-MTL, and the Dallas Stars
Scouting the Jets and Sharks, and the Penguins and Canadiens. Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill on the trade deadline.
NHL Injury Updates: Blackhawks, Stars, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, and Jets
Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos could return to the lineup today. Andreas Johnsson out at least 8 weeks. Erik Karlsson leaves early.
NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Sabres, Avs, Stars, Red Wings, Devils, Rangers, Sens, Pens, Lightning and Maple Leafs
NHL injury notes involving Joe Pavelski, Nazem Kadri, Sami Vatanen, Igor Shesterkin, Nikita Kucherov, Andreas Johnson and more.
NHL Injury Updates: Avs, Red Wings, Blue Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Canadiens, Flyers, Blues, and Canucks
Jay Bouwmeester is in stable condition after collapsing during last night's game. Seth Jones out 8-10 weeks. Nazem Kadri out for weeks, not days.
NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and the Tampa Bay Lightning
Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau near the end of their career. Do they want one last shot? Then, there is the Tampa Bay Lightning blueline injury dilemma.