NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Sabres, Flyers, Islanders and More
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney: "If we have the assets to acquire certain players that will give us a boost, that’s what we’ll try to do." Zack Cox: Sweeney said that he hasn't asked any player to…
NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Pirri, Streit, Eberle and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators ... McKenzie:"I would go so far as to say that Columbus doesn't view Colin Wilson as a primary target if they're going to trade Scott Hartnell." — Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) February 29,…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders and Yakupov
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston was on Sportsnet 590 on P.A. Parenteau. "It's pretty strong," Johnston said of Paranteau's market. "He'll get the Leafs a second-round pick. He's played very well. He's made…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Ducks, Drouin and Vatanen
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Pierre LeBrun: Think the Lightning will look at the rental market for the right price. They won't give up a first round pick. Pierre LeBrun: The Lightning could use a winger and a right-handed…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Coyotes and Blackhawks
On the Florida Panthers ... Gary Lawless: The Jets, Devils, Coyotes and Canucks are among the teams asking the Panthers about Brandon Pirri. He's a pending RFA with arbitration rights. Gary Lawless: Multiple offers for Pirri. One team offered a…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers GM Chiarelli Talks About The Deadline
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli on the approaching deadline. “I think you need to identify what you need to get done and get it done early if you can. You…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Leafs and More
Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Arizona Coyotes ... David Strehle: Scouts/reps listed for the Flyers-Coyotes: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Predators, Sharks, Blackhawks and Hurricanes. Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Stu Cowan: Scouts/reps listed for Habs-Leafs: Blackhawks,…
NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Justin Schultz To Penguins
The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenseman Justin Schultz to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 3rd round pick. Pierre LeBrun: The Oilers will be retaining 50 percent of Schultz's salary. The 25-year old Schultz was drafted 43rd overall in the 2nd…
NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Teddy Purcell To Florida
The Edmonton Oilers have traded winger Teddy Purcell to the Florida Panther for a 3rd round pick. Purcell was undrafted and carries a $4.5 million cap hit. The #Panthers Cap situation after acquiring Purcell Projected Space: $3,836,918 Deadline Space: $17,841,669…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: One thought that is making the rounds is that the Maple Leafs are stock piling draft picks with plans of taking a shot at a Group II offer sheet in…
NHL Rumors: Kings Close To Making A Trade
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Darren Dreger: The Kings are inching closer to acquiring Justin Schultz and Teddy Purcell. Have been told that it's unlikely a roster player is heading to Edmonton Darren Dreger: The Kings are still mulling…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, Bruins, Oilers and More
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: Have been told that Jeff Skinner's name continue to circulate. His cap hit and concussion history remain a concern for teams. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Bob McKenzie: The Kings are one…