Plenty of Talent Still Available in 2018 NHL Trade Market
The NHL free-agent market opens on July 1. In the coming days, the destinations of unrestricted free agents such as New York Islanders center John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk, and Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny…
NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson, John Tavares, John Moore, and Carter Hutton
More on John Tavares plus musings Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports that the sweepstakes are underway. Pat Brisson and CAA determined to funnel the applicants through this week. There are five teams making pitches in person with another 2-3…
NHL News: Coyotes, Wings, Sens, Rangers, Blues, Canucks, and Capitals
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes acquired defenseman Robbie Russo from the Detroit Red Wings for a conditional 2019 seventh-round draft pick. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Renaud Lavoie: The Red Wings put defenseman Xavier Ouellet on…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Rangers, Senators, Blues, Stars, and Bruins
On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Jimmy Murphy: Sources are saying that the Canadiens insistence that Henrik Borgstrom be included any Pacioretty trade is holding up the deal. Trade talks are at a standstill. Dennis Bernstein: Don't count…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Karlsson, Smith and Ryan
On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: GM Pierre Dorion wouldn't say anything with regards to Erik Karlsson speculation or on a bunch of their other players during his media availability. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GM Pierre Dorion…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Flames, Stars, Canadiens, Wild, Predators, Senators and Maple Leafs
On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Flames GM Brad Treliving on possibly trading into the first round: “We have an opportunity to. But the cost-benefit analysis to where we are today, it doesn’t make a lot of sense. Are we…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Senators, Canadians, Rangers and Sabres
Musings on trade rumors and draft from Vegas Chris Johnson of Sportsnet: The one thing clear about the San Jose Sharks is this - San Jose sets itself up to pursue free agents after the Mike Hoffman trade. Also, Ottawa…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Blues, Oilers and Red Wings
On the Ottawa Senators ... Amir Basu: Darren Dreger on the Senators: “Hockey people are talking about it so I will pass it along, some believe Melnyk relishes the opportunity to get to the cap floor and just see how things…
NHL Rumors: Stastny – Jets, Avs, Habs … Minnesota Wild
On Paul Stastny ... Andy Strickland: Hearing that the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche are at the top of the list as eventual destinations for Paul Stastny. Mike McIntyre: Think the Jets would like to be able to bring Stastny…
NHL Rumors: Oilers and Karlsson, Flyers and Simmonds, Tavares, and the Blues.
On the Edmonton Oilers and Erik Karlsson... Ryan Rishaug: Sense is that Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson isn't going to be an option for Oilers despite their need for a power play quarterback. believes Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli will be aggressive this…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Erik Karlsson, Zack Smith And Their First-Round Draft Pick
On the Ottawa Senators, Erik Karlsson, Zack Smith and their first-round draft pick ... Darren Dreger: Believe that the Senators are listening to trade offers on Erik Karlsson and Zack Smith. Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on…
NHL Rumors: Senators and No. 4 … Karlsson, Golden Knights And A Little Oilers
On the Ottawa Senators and the No. 4 pick ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the 31 Thoughts Podcast suggests the Senators should give up their No. 4 pick this year to the Colorado Avalanche instead of giving them their 2019…