NHL Rumors: Blues, Red Wings and Lightning
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Don't think the Blues should trade Kevin Shattenkirk right now as they are in a win-now mode and trading him would likely lessen their chances. GM…
NHL Trade Deadline: Top 10 Rentals
With true hockey deals so hard to make in today's NHL, the trade deadline mostly consists of teams selling off rentals to contenders looking for an extra piece or two to help them make a serious run at the Stanley…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Hurricanes and Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Iain MacIntyre: A pro scout thinks that despite the state of the trade market, Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata still have significant value. TSN Radio Vancouver: Ray Ferraro said that Jannik Hansen has trade value,…
NHL Rumors: A Look At the Deadline From TSN
TSNs Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for a left winger. Rental market options include Andrew Ladd, Mikkel Boedker, Loui Eriksson and maybe Eric Staal.The Blackhawks can fit in a $4 million cap hit player at the deadline.…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Jets and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, and Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It has been quiet with regards to Jonathan Drouin, but it doesn't mean nothing is being done. Would be nice for…
NHL Rumors: Eric Staal Talks About Hurricanes and Contract
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie: "I don't think there's any question there'll be lots of interest in Eric Staal... you can always make the money work." Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: It's looking like…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Staal and the Rangers
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols: Ron Francis on TSN 1200 on Eric Staal's future: "We've had discussions. No decisions have been made yet." Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News: According to Kennedy's sources, the Hurricanes have been actively shopping…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Ducks, Panthers, Stars and Penguins
Trade Bait List ... TSN: Potentially on the move: 1. Loui Eriksson 2. Andrew Ladd 3. Mikkel Boedker 4. Jonathan Drouin 5. Dan Hamhuis 6. Kris Russell 7. Roman Polak 8. Eric Staal 9. Dale Weise 10. Jiri Hudler On…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Sharks, Kings and Jets
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: "Asked Eric Staal for umpteenth time about possible trades, contract talks, etc. Nothing new to report, he said for umpteenth time." On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of the San Jose…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Predators and Blue Jackets
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: It's hard to see the Hurricanes and Eric Staal reaching a contract extension that makes sense for both sides. The same can be said for Cam Ward.…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks Potential Options
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: With so many teams still in the playoff race, GMs are not having an easy time on figuring out who might be available at the trade deadline. Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman. “The biggest thing…
NHL Rumors: The Trade Market Is Flooded With Forwards
Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sense is the trade market will be busy from now until the trade deadline. Issue that is coming up now is that the trade market is flooded with forwards. There…