NHL Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division – Practical and 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,…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings – Muzzin, Doughty and the Need for Offense and Speed
On the Los Angeles Kings and some offseason decisions... Dennis Bernstein: If the Kings believe Dion Phaneuf is a top-four defenseman - along with Drew Doughty, Alec Martinez and Derek Forbort - then they could look at trading defenseman Jake Muzzin for…
Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers
The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Predators, Lightning and Oilers
Teams worried about Chris Tanev's injuries ... Rick Dhaliwal: A source is saying about Chris Tanev: "The #Canucks are getting calls on Tanev but teams are worried about the injury and as a result, the offers have not been great."…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Penguins, Bruins and Sharks
On the Winnipeg Jets and the Pittsburgh Penguins Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Around and around the trade rumors go. It seems that Winnipeg has been heavily scouting Pittsburgh since mid-January. Pittsburgh seems to just be poking and fishing…
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.…
NHL Trade: Senators Trade Phaneuf and Thompson to Kings For Gaborik and Shore
The Ottawa Senators have traded defenseman Dion Phaneuf and Nate Thompson to the Los Angeles Kings for Marian Gaborik and Nick Shore. The Senators are retaining 25 percent of Phaneuf's salary. The 32-year old Phaneuf was drafted 9th overall in…
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…
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…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens
On the Los Angeles Kings ... The Fourth Period: Kings GM Rob Blake is looking to acquire a top-four defenseman and a top-nine forward. When Jeff Carter returns, the Kings could move Adrian Kempe to their third-line center. If they…
The New York Islanders Need Help to Secure a Playoff Berth
After a good start to this season, the New York Islanders are in trouble. Following their 5-2 loss on Thursday to the Boston Bruins, the Isles (50 points) sat three points out of an Eastern Conference wild-card berth. Winners of just…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Dorion, Karlsson, and Phaneuf
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Pierre Dorion said again that he's not giving up on the season just yet. They have several plans of action depending on how things go between now…