NHL Rumors: Kings Close To Making A Trade
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Darren Dreger: The Kings are inching closer to acquiring Justin Schultz and Teddy Purcell. Have been told that it's unlikely a roster player is heading to Edmonton Darren Dreger: The Kings are still mulling…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blackhawks, Flyers, Bruins, and Lightning
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Bob McKenzie: The Blackhawks interest in Dan Hamhuis has cooled considerably. Blackhawks focusing on lower-level depth options. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: A Canucks deal with the Blackhawks was close enough in the past…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs and Trade Bait
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres goalie Chad Johnson is a pending UFA with a $1.3 million cap hit. He realizes that he could be moved by Monday. “You’re nervous, excited, there’s a lot…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, Panthers and Wild
On the Andrew Ladd Fallout ... Mark Lazerus: Andrew Ladd on if he thinks he can remain with the Blackhawks beyond this season: "I have no clue. There’s a lot of moving parts in that." James Mirtle: Teams started moving on from…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Hamhuis and Vrbata
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Farhan Lalji: Hearing that the Chicago Blackhawks have serious interest in Canucks Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata. Not known if Hamhuis will waive his no-trade clause. Craig Morgan: The Blackhawks are one of eight teams…
NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks Are Open For Business
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Bob McKenzie: The Canucks have let all teams know that they are open for business on Linden Vey, Matt Bartkowski, Ronalds Kenins, Adam Cracknell, Chris Higgins, Brandon Prust and Yannick Weber. Bob McKenzie: Vey and…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Canucks and Flames
On the Ottawa Senators ... Lisa Wallace of The Globe and Mail: If the Senators fall out of the playoff race by the trade deadline, they could look to move Chris Neil, Patrick Wiercioch and Shane Prince. Darren Dreger: Though nothing is…
NHL Rumors: Friedman’s AMA and the Rangers
Freidman's AMA ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman did a Reddit AMA. Can see the Canucks moving Radim Vrbata for sure, and maybe Dan Hamhuis if he wants to go. Teams may be willing to pay more for Jannik Hansen…
NHL Rumors: Nine Trade Targets and Possible Matches
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: GM's on doing business at the trade deadline. “I don’t think it’s pressure,” Wilson replied. “It’s just doing your job: Evaluating your team and what you can add. Then you look at what the…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Hunt, and Best Fits
Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators game ... Eric Engels: Scouts listed for the Canadiens - Predators: Blackhawks (2 - including GM Stan Bowman), Flames (2), Capitals (2), Stars, Devils, Avalanche, Oilers, Red Wings and Predators. Eric Engels: Blackhawks…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Flames and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: Odds are against the Hurricanes making the playoffs. There is less of a reason for Cam Ward, Eric Staal and players with no-trade clauses to block a…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Canes, Kings, Devils, Lightning, Blues and More
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Have been told that the Toronto Maple Leafs have four or five legitimate trade offers for P.A. Parenteau, so he could be the Leafs next move.The Leafs are shopping Joffrey Lupul, who would have…