NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Bruins, Flames, Islanders and Blue Jackets
On the Montreal Canadiens ... That said, another "lost in translation" moment. Epp said "Lars isn't being shopped". No guarantee teams won't ask for him. #mtlhockey — Kosta Papoulias (@CoachRules) February 29, 2016 .@Richardlabbe reports that, after speaking to Eller's…
NHL Rumors: Rental Prices, Trade Bait and Waivers
Price of Rentals ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The days of getting a first round draft pick for rentals may be over. "There's no chance you're seeing first-round picks go out for rental players this year," one Western Conference hockey…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Islanders, Canucks, Flames and Sharks
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) If the Stars are going to go after a big named player, Valeri Nichushkin or Julius Honka could be on the table. If they look to make…
NHL Rumors: Friedman’s 30 Thoughts Roundup
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heard that the Senators had looked at Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin, but decided on Dion Phaneuf. As of yesterday, nothing imminent with regards to a Justin Schultz trade, but his time…
Pucks In Depth: Andrew Ladd, Dennis Wideman, and the Minnesota Wild
JETS WOULD BE SMART TO TRADE LADD Barring a string of victories over the next few weeks, the Winnipeg Jets figure to be one of the more prominent sellers at this year’s trade deadline. While the Jets would like to…
NHL Rumors: Trading For Loui Eriksson For Cap Reasons
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Trading Loui Eriksson would no doubt make the the Bruins weaker. They would then need to find a second line winger, another penalty killer and a net-front presence on the top power-play unit.Normally, you…
NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Bruins, Pens, Kings and Sens
On the Trade Market ... TSN: Trade Bait board: 1. Dustin Byfuglien 2. Jonathan Drouin 3. Loui Eriksson 4. Andrew Ladd 5. Travis Hamonic 6. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 7. Roman Pollak 8. Dan Hamhuis 9. Jiri Hudler 10. Peter Holland Kevin…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Flames, Wings, Wild, Canes and Bruins
On the Lightning, Flames, Red Wings and Wild ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) After talking with Steven Stamkos during the All-Star break, Rosen believes he really does want to stay in Tampa Bay and that Lightning, especially owner Jeff…
NHL News: Dennis Wideman To Appeal 20 Game Suspension
NHLPA: The NHL suspended Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman for 20 games. The NHL released the following statement. Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has been suspended for 20 games, without pay, for conduct violative of Rule 40 (Physical Abuse of…
Video: Dennis Wideman Runs Over Linesman
Daniel Goffenberg of Sportsnet: Dennis Wideman after the game on the hit. “I was just trying to get off the ice. And, at the last second, I looked up and saw him,” said Wideman post-game. “I couldn’t avoid it. I…
Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Flames and the Trade Market
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Mirtle wonders if the Maple Leafs would be able to fit a large contract like Steven Stamkos into their salary structure. The cap ceiling for next season…
Rumors II: Six Potential Trade Targets … Crosby-Lemieux Rift?
On six players who could be traded ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at six players who could be traded before the trade deadline. 1. Travis Hamonic (NYI) - the Oilers appear to be a good trade partner,…