The Emotional Toll Of The NHL Trade Deadline
It's the time of year trades, but it's easy to forget that there is a human element to each trade.
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Matthews, van Riemsdyk, and Moore
Auston Matthews talking about John Tavares, Maple Leafs captaincy, their depth up the middle, potential wingers, meeting with Mike Babcock, contract status, and his offseason. Asked if contract talks have started at all: "Ya, I mean they've obviously started. I…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Matthews, Pending UFAs and RFA and Offseason Needs
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Sean Fitz-Gerald: Nick Kypreos on Auston Matthews: "Towards the end, Babcock lost Matthews. I don't know what happened, but he lost him. And there was no trust anymore. And then, Matthews can't start a hockey…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs: Leivo, Soshnikov, van Riemsdyk and Other Pending UFAs
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Forward Josh Leivo loves being a Maple Leaf, but he wants to play. He hasn't been in the lineup since New Year Eve, and it was reported on…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello would be happy to improve the Leafs before the trade deadline, but he doesn't think that he absolutely has to do something. “I…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Flyers, Panthers and Maple Leafs
On the Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers ... Shawn Simpson: Watch for goaltender Robin Lehner to the Philadelphia Flyers. On the Florida Panthers ... Matthew DeFranks of Sun-Sentinel: (mailbag) Not sure if the Florida Panthers will trade for a goaltender to…
NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Avs, Stars, Wings, Oilers, Canadiens, Devils, Sens, Flyers, Leafs, Lightning, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Jakob Chychrun was on the ice again today at the Coyotes morning skate. On the Boston Bruins ... Mike Morreale: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Ryan Spooner would be back in the…
NHL News: Escrow, Sabres, Wings, Pens, Sens, Habs, Leafs, Wild, Blackhawks and Canucks
On NHL Escrow ... Pierre LeBrun: Escrow for the first quarter of the year is set at 11.5 percent for NHL players. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Defenseman Marco Scandella played over 21 minutes in…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Senators
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Think that Maple Leafs should try to get William Nylander signed to a six-year, $36 million extension - a RFA after next season. thinks…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild
On the Washington Capitals ... Darren Dreger: Pending free agent winger Justin Williams will meet with Capitals management this week to see if there is still a fit. It's 50/50 that he'll be back with the Capitals next season. Isabelle…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins Notes
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Don Sweeney has had some talks with RFA David Pastrnak's agent and things appear to be going in the right direction. “ J.P. and I have sat down, we’ve…