Rumors I: Leafs, Canadiens, Vermette and Panthers
RDS: (through google translate) The Maple Leafs are interested in Canadiens Michael Bournival and Christian Thomas. Brian Wilde: It would take three or four pieces for the Canadiens to get Phil Kessel. If the Leafs want Bournival and Thomas, the…
Rumors VII: Friedman’s Thoughts, Devils, Flyers, Hurricanes and Wings
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On Phil Kessel's comments (“I love Toronto. But if it’s not here, it’s not here.”) I always thought Kessel would be immune to these depths, because he can insulate himself from the world. Now, teammates say…
Trade Target: Toronto Maple Leafs Cody Franson
Cody Franson is first up in our Trade Target series, a closer look players who could be dealt leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. Written by Peter Harling, who can be found on twitter @pharling. One of the…
Rumors V: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Red Wing and Canucks
Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Can look the Jets-Sabres trade and basically say that the Jets got Evander Kane for Drew Stafford (rental), Joel Armia, Brendan Lemieux and a first round pick - two good prospects and a bottom-third first rounder.…
Rumors III: Oilers, Kings, Hawks, Coyotes, Flames, Canucks and More
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers should go after Kings goalie Martin Jones. They have the Penguins 1st round pick from the David Perron trade, and if it takes a prospect as well, so be it. The Blackhawks are…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Oilers, Jets, Blue Jackets, Habs and Leafs
The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes are taking calls on defenseman Andrej Sekera. The Hurricanes and Sekera have been unable to reach a contract extension. It has been reported that the Kings, Red Wings, Penguins and Ducks are among the teams…
Rumors V: Leafs, Ducks, Red Wings, Penguins and Blue Jackets
Cathal Kelly of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs management and the MLSE board have been having informal meetings about the team throughout the year, with one happening about two weeks ago. New Leafs president Brendan Shanahan was hired with…
Rumors III: Blues, Metro Division, Hurricanes, Kings and Capitals
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues are pretty happy with their roster, but they could look to add a depth player or two. It wouldn't be a shock though if they don't do anything at the deadline.Needs: if the price…
Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 18
Three different teams were ranked in the top slot, with the Predators collecting the most 1st place rankings with five apiece. Six different teams were ranked in the top three by the eight media outlets. With eight rankings this week, we…
Rumors II: Top and Underrated Lists, Scouting Last Night’s Games
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Top 15 most popular players at the trade deadline and some teams that might be interested. 1. Cody Franson (Red Wings, Ducks and Lightning) 2. Antoine Vermette 3. Jaromir Jagr (Penguins, Islanders, Canadiens, Predators…
NHL Rumors V: Ottawa Senators Edition
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators defenseman Marc Methot is hopeful that their planned contract extension talks lead to a new deal. "I hope it settles quick," said Methot before the club's one-hour flight here Monday after practice at…
Injuries: Mason, Shattenkirk, Andersen, Versteeg, Phaneuf and more
Randy Miller of NJ.com: Flyers goalie Steve Mason will have athroscopic surgery on his right knee. He could be sidelined between two and six weeks. It's his third knee surgery since 2008. Mason injured his knee on January 10th, missing…