Could The Minnesota Wild’s Poor Start Bring About Early Changes?
The Minnesota Wild have plenty of time to change course. If they don't arrest this skid soon, however, they risk falling into a deep, early-season hole that could jeopardize their playoff hopes.
NHL Free Agent Analysis: Eric Staal Inks New Deal With Minnesota Wild
The odd thing about the NHL Trade Deadline was that Eric Staal could have been traded. Something felt off about the whole idea and yet it would not go away. Sometimes, it benefits to trust one's gut. Sure enough, Eric…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Wild, Predators, Oilers, Flyers and Jets
On the Boston Bruins Elliotte Friedman: "Think BOS has taken a long look at Eric Staal, but he is not eager to be traded" Joe Haggerty: "While all the Bruins chatter is about Wayne Simmonds and Mark Stone as big…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Predators, Maple Leafs, and Wild
Looking like Simmonds days in Philadelphia could be over Sportsnet: The trade market for Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne is going to start picking up. “I think you’re going to see some teams start pushing for him,” Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said…
NHL Rumors: Scouting DET-CHI and COL-WPG, Golden Knights, Bruins, and Sabres
Scouting the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks Max Bultman: The Toronto Maple Leafs had three scouts listed to attend last night's Red Wings-Blackhawks game. Max Bultman: The Winnipeg Jets had two scouts at the Red Wings-Blackhawks game. Scouting the…
NHL Trade Deadline: Minnesota Wild — What A Mess!
The NHL Trade Deadline gets murky sometimes and the Minnesota Wild are no exception. A few weeks ago they were entrenched in a playoff spot. Now, the basement of their division is staring straight at them. An ugly performance on…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Tough Decisions and Trade Bait
Difficult decisions for the Wild Brian Murphy of the Pioneer Press: Minnesota Wild GM Paul Fenton said they are still in the playoff race and will gauge their next couple games then decide which way to go. “If it comes…
NHL Rumors: Quick Hits On Lots Of Players And Teams
31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Could the New York Islanders or Calgary Flames be stealth teams in on Matt Duchene? If Duchene ends up in Nashville, the sides could work out a term-term deal. Alexander Wennberg could…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Trade Targets, Available Assets, and Pending UFAs
Potential New York Islanders targets and what they could offer up Larry Brooks of the NY Post: It wouldn't be a surprise if the New York Islanders were in on any Artemi Panarin, Mark Stone and possibly Mike Hoffman talks.…
NHL Rumors: The Minnesota Wild May Find Themselves As Sellers
The Minnesota Wild may find themselves as sellers David Pagnotta: Some of the top teams have a significant interest in Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal. He's a pending UFA that has "a strategic 10-team no-trade list." Will be a tough…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Fiala, Alec Martinez, Pittsburgh, and Minnesota
What About Kevin Fiala and the Nashville second line? Adam Vingan of The Athletic: (mailbag) Alas, the biggest question may be how to fix the power play. Kevin Fiala could help but turns the puck over too much to be…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Howard, and Blackhawks
Winnipeg is primed for the trade deadline Winnipeg Free Press: Mike McIntyre touches up on five players Winnipeg could and should seek during this trade deadline. He ranks them from one to five and starts with arguably the biggest prize…