NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba Trade Request Fallout
Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Jacob Trouba last night after his trade request was made public. “I didn't want it to get to this point,” Trouba said in a telephone interview on Saturday night. “I wanted to keep everything…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Sabres, Rangers, Ducks and Oilers
On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: The Flames plan could be to use Sam Bennett as their second line center this season. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma: "At the 13th forward position and…
Top 10 Calder Candidates For The 2016-17 Season
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) In today's NHL young players are being relied upon more heavily to make an impact than ever before. With that in mind, and the 2016-17 season just around the corner, let's take a look at…
Quick Hits: Isles, Panthers, World Cup, Stars, Wings and More
On the New York Islanders .. Arthur Staple: The Islanders and Ryan Strome agree on a two-year, $5 million contract. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that Aaron Ekblad has a mild concussion or concussion-like symptoms. Bob McKenzie: Ekblad…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Sobotka, Shattenkirk, Rangers and Oilers
On the St. Louis Blues, Vladimir Sobotka and Kevin Shattenkirk ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Vladimir Sobotka promised to return to the Blues for this season, but his KHL team, Omsk Avangard, is saying that he is…
NHL Rumors: Kris Russell – Oilers, Canucks and Flames
On Kris Russell, the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames ... Bob Stauffer: Would be very surprised if the Oilers signed free agent defenseman Kris Russell. They already have left handed defensemen in Oscar Klefbom, Andrej Sekera, Darnell Nurse, Brandon…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Paul Almeida: A reliable source said that the Oilers are talking with free agent defenseman Kris Russell about a short-term contract. Dustin Nielson: The Oilers reached out to free agent defenseman a couple days ago. The two…
Morning Hits: Grossmann, Howard, Robidas and Ference
On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: The Flames are bringing defenseman Nicklas Grossmann to training camp on a PTO. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings will have $9.3 million committed to their goaltending…
Morning Hits: Stars, Duchene, Blues, Oilers and Las Vegas
On Dallas Stars, Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn ... Shawn McKenzie: Team Canada coach Mike Babcock said that Tyler Seguin has an ankle injury. Seguin tried to play through it, but it wasn't getting better. Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars GM Jim…
Young Stars Classic Rosters – Flames, Oilers, Canucks and Jets
The 2016 Young Stars Classic will be held in Penticton, BC, and run from September 15th to the 19th. Calgary Flames 2016 Young Stars Classic schedule Friday, Sept. 16 - Flames vs. Jets 4:00 PM (PT) Satruday, Sept. 17 - Flames vs.…
Rumors and Notes: Leafs, Sobotka, Oilers, Vegas and Kaleta
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Lance Hornby: The hearing for Jared Cowen's grievance with the Maple Leafs over his buyout should take place in early to mid-October. The Maple Leafs tried to buy him out in June, and Cowen…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Devils, Canucks and Jets
On the Edmonton Oilers and New Jersey Devils ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportnet: Though neither side would confirm it, the Oilers and Devils discussed smaller options before they made the Taylor Hall - Adam Larsson trade. The Oilers have had some…