Tag: David Savard

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers

Two potential right-handed defenseman trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs. What could Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' next deal look like?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Potential Trade Targets

Looking at some potential trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: What Are The Winnipeg Jets’ Options If Dustin Byfuglien Retires?

Dustin Byfuglien remains away from the Winnipeg Jets to think about his playing future. If he walks away, it won't be easy to replace the top-pairing defenseman.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Jets, and Ducks

The Oilers could use a third-line center. Could the Columbus Blue Jackets look at offer sheeting Mikko Rantanen? There are some defenseman available, with a few teams looking to add.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Washington Capitals free up some cash to attempt to sign free agents. With the likelihood of some free agents leaving, the Columbus Blue Jackets have some depth on the blue line that they could use to help fill some…

Mark Easson

NHL Buyout Candidates: Metropolitan Division – Practical To Not Practical

Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Rangers, Capitals, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Canucks, and Bruins

Friedman's 31-thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks were among the teams that have been scouting in Sweden the past couple weeks. Some potential free agents include…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Rangers, and Lightning

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: The Sabres have listed goaltender Robin Lehner as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Robin Lehner took a shot to the neck and stayed in the game. Dude is tough as nails. pic.twitter.com/Fh85d3vGTJ —…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Oilers, and Canadiens

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Athletic: (mailbag) The Blue Jackets would definitely listen to any trade talk for a top-six center and one of their defenseman that is not named Seth Jones or Zach Werenski.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: There have been reports that the Blue Jackets and Vegas Golden Knights have reached an agreement leading up to the expansion draft. The Blue Jackets will pay a…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Columbus Blue Jackets Primer

The Columbus Blue Jackets have some decisions to make that will be difficult. From a numbers standpoint, the 7F/3D/1G setup benefits Columbus. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some potential as well as…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets Offseason Priorities

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Entering the offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets need to look at acquiring another top-four defenseman. They have an excellent top pairing of Zach Werenski and Seth Jones. David…

Mark Easson