NHL Rumors: Islanders, Kings, Canucks and Vegas
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Goaltender Jaroslav Halak hasn't been called up for . Head coach Doug Weight wouldn't comment on their starter for tonight. Brian Compton: Weight on Halak: "I don't know that anything's going to…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Vancouver Canucks
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Pierre LeBrun of TSN: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman hasn't given up on his team and he still think they can make the playoffs. The Lightning will look to improve their blueline before the deadline,…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said that he won't ask any of his players who have a no-trade clause to waive it unless they asked to be moved. “I’m not…
NHL Rumors: A Canucks Teardown Not Fair to the Sedins? Miller Back?
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on any potential changes in Vancouver. The Canucks are a organization that are always worried about selling tickets, and when the seats get empty, change happens.…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Bruins and Canucks
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Martin Biron: "Golden Knights may have their new head coach handed to them on a silver platter." James Mirtle: Guessing that Gerard Gallant is now the Golden Knights front-runner for their head coaching position. Frank…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Nazem Kadri’s Hit on Daniel Sedin
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: The Flyers activate Michael Del Zotto from the LTIR and place Boyd Gordon on the LTIR. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Odland: Forward Kris Versteeg is out a few weeks with a groin…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Red Wings, Kings and Canucks
On Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings ... Gary Lawless of TSN: There is no sign that the Winnipeg Jets appear to be close to trading defenseman Jacob Trouba. The Jets appear to be willing to out…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Jets, Stars and Canucks
On the Winnipeg Jets, Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Decision time is getting closer for teams with big name pending UFAs. LeBrun thinks the Jets will take another run at re-signing Dustin Byfuglien. One…
Rumors IV: Lightning, Coyotes, Ducks, Flames and More
Roundup of Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It is believed that the Tampa Bay Lightning may have made a contract offer to Steven Stamkos in recent weeks. Friedman guesses the number started with an eight. Arizona Coyotes…
Rumors II: Ducks and Most Difficult to Trade
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: Early sense is that nobody will claim Anton Khudobin off waivers - $2.25 million is too much for added depth. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapsho: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on the how…
Rumors II: Radulov, Sedin’s, Canes, Caps, Flyers and Jets
On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: (Nov. 25th) The CEO of CSKA told R-Sport that they will sign Alexander Radulov to a long-term contract soon. Igor Eronko: Radulov said "there's nothing" about a new contract with CSKA and added "I'm…