Video: Phil Kessel Defends Dion Phaneuf from Media Criticism
Bruce Arthur: "So, it's a big Phil Kessel day in Toronto. Tell me more about the building of this team, though. "
Rumors: Stewart, Kassian, Zidlicky, Phaneuf, Sharp, Doan and Beleskey
Pierre LeBrun: The Wild had held on-off talks with the Sabres about Chris Stewart since the summer. They had always found the prices too high, until yesterday. Pierre LeBrun: Sabres GM Tim Murray had larger deals involving Stewart, but they…
Videos and Rumors: The Maple Leafs “Core” Remains
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said the thinks the Maple Leafs wanted Anthony Mantha from the Red Wings yesterday in a Dion Phaneuf trade. The Leafs were even willing to retain some salary. Rob Longley: Maple Leafs GM Dave…
Rumors XIV: Wings, Sharks, Caps, Canucks, Panthers, Coyotes and Leafs
Ken Holland tells Detroit Free Press "all done" after trading for D Marek Zidlicky and F Erik Cole. — Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) March 2, 2015 For those wondering, Sharks GM Doug Wilson has not gone to Patrick Marleau to…
Rumors XII: Phaneuf, Zidlicky and Beleskey
If Wings don't land Phaneuf, they'll try to acquire right-shooting Marek Zidlicky from New Jersey.— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) March 2, 2015 As of now, Wings feel price too high on Phaneuf. Won't go anywhere unless price drops.— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun)…
Rumors XI: Phaneuf, Wings, O’Reilly and Leopold
From @sportsnet - #NHLTrade: @JSportsnet says a deal involving Phaneuf is not likely until after July 1st. http://t.co/WPP0s00TCp — WGR 550 (@WGR550) March 2, 2015 Told that #Leafs are asking that Detroit's first-round pick be included in a deal for…
Rumors VIII: Blackhawks, Kings, Ducks, Bruins, Coyotes and Leafs
Blackhawks listening on Rantta but not shopping him... if someone offers up a deal that makes sense, perhaps. But Chicago not pushing it — Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) March 2, 2015 I usually hate reporting what's NOT happening, but LA has…
Rumors II: Mostly Maple Leafs With A Little Bit Of Red Wings
Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos saying the Maple Leafs are trying "real hard" to trade Dion Phaneuf. “It’s abundantly clear that he won’t be the captain next year,” Kypreos said Sunday on Sportsnet 590 The Fan. “So the sooner…
Rumors I: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Blues, Canucks, Caps and More
Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Five teams that need to make an impactful trade at the deadline1. Ducks - Need to upgrade their blueline. Dion Phaneuf, Jeff Petry and Zbynek Michalek. 2. Bruins - Only two points up on Florida for…
Rumors IX: Waivers, Yandle, Ference, Bruins, Cole, Semin and More
Elliotte Friedman: On waivers today: Craig Cunningham (BOS) Keith Aulie (EDM) Paul Carey (COL) Tye McGinn (SJ) Rene Bourque (ANA). Pierre LeBrun: Coyotes GM Don Maloney was evasive last night when asked about defenseman Keith Yandle. There is no doubt that…
Rumors VIII: Avs, Blackhawks, Leafs, Bruins, Wings and Lightning
Mike Colligan: Teams have to put players on waivers by noon today if they want to create more cap space for the deadline tomorrow. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Avalanche will be moderate sellers. They have pending UFA defenseman Jan…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs – Babcock, Clarkson, Bozak, Kessel and Bernier
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Until he commits to the Red Wings, there is the belief that the Maple Leafs can get Mike Babcock. Brendan Shanahan hasn't yet given the thumbs up or thumbs down to GM Dave Nonis.…