Tag: Derick Brassard

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Calls Coming In, But Market Getting Crowded

On the Ottawa Senators ...  Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: Senators GM Pierre Dorion has made it clear that Ottawa is selling anyone but Thomas Chabot, Erik Karlsson, and Mark Stone. Dorion signed a three-year extension and his first moves will be to reshape the roster.…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, LA Kings and the Pittsburgh Penguins

  On the Ottawa Senators, LA Kings and the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources are saying that Senators GM Pierre Dorion is one of the busiest GMs out there. The LA Kings are believed to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Lightning, Penguins, Senators, and Jets

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning ... James Mirtle: Was told that despite being listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Lightning game, Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli didn't attend. 20 teams were listed to attended last night's Maple…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting PIT-STL and MON-NSH, Flyers and Senators

    Scouting the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues ... Jason Mackey: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Penguins-Blues game: Vegas Golden Knights, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, Vancovuer Canucks, and Chicago Blackhawks. Scouting the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Senators, Canadiens, Predators, Stars, and Coyotes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, and the Arizona Coyotes ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada "Headlines" Chris Johnston: The Toronto Maple Leafs have told at least two teams that James van Riemsdyk won't…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Mike Loftus: Coach Bruce Cassidy said the forward Frank Vatrano (lower-body) and Anders Bjork (upper-body), and defenseman Kevan Miller (upper-body) will be out tonight. Noel Acciari's status for today will be determined after their morning…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Bruins, Canes, Wings, Avs, Canucks, Leafs, Flames, Pens, Jackets, Sabres, Blackhawks, Coyotes, and Kovalchuk

On the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blues Jackets, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes and Ilya Kovalchuk ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet:…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Panthers, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Lightning

On the Florida Panthers ... Jeff Paterson: Goaltender Roberto Luongo was on the ice for the second consecutive day yesterday morning. There is some suggestion that he could be looking at next Wednesday in Vancouver as a return date. He's…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Islanders, Sharks, Jets, Maple Leafs, Blues, and Voynov

  On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (asked about Marian Gaborik's future with the LA Kings) Gaborik's contract was front loaded. thinks that he'll play next season and then retire at 37-years old. On the New York Islanders…

Mark Easson

The Winnipeg Jets Could Be Trade Deadline Buyers

Entering the NHL All-Star weekend, the Winnipeg Jets find themselves in rarefied air. In previous seasons, the Jets were usually struggling at this point in the season to keep their playoff hopes alive. This year, they're jockeying for first place…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Karlsson, Stone, Hoffman, Brassard, and Pageau

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Senators: The Senators won't be trading defenseman Erik Karlsson and forward Mark Stone. Stone is arbitration rights this offseason, with Karlsson a UFA after next season. Have to think that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Stars, Red Wings, Canucks, and Jets

On the Dallas Stars ... Matt Larkin: Spoke with Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill yesterday who that he's not actively looking at trades. He likes the depth they have. He wouldn't rule out making a trade but isn't looking to…

Mark Easson