Tag: Erik Karlsson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Predators, Lightning and Oilers

Teams worried about Chris Tanev's injuries ... Rick Dhaliwal: A source is saying about Chris Tanev: "The #Canucks are getting calls on Tanev but teams are worried about the injury and as a result, the offers have not been great."…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, and Toronto Maple Leafs

Attaching Bobby Ryan de-values Erik Karlsson ... Don Brennan: Agree that attaching Bobby Ryan to any Erik Karlsson trade de-values the Senators best trade chip. If the Senators want to get rid of Ryan's salary cap hit that bad, buy…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens

Calgary may not go rental route  Eric Francis of Sportsnet writes that the Calgary Flames may not be keen on the rental route. Their chances of making the playoffs are still 50-50. There are no major gaping needs. However, only…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: McKenzie Update On Erik Karlsson

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Bob McKenzie: "OK, bit of an Erik Karlsson trade talk update thread, such as it is: OTT’s very strong preference is that a team potentially acquiring EK would also have to take…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Vegas Golden Knights, and Boston Bruins

On the Ottawa Senators ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger said the Ottawa Senators are still in the waiting mode with regards to defenseman Erik Karlsson. If teams in either conference don't put together a huge offer for Karlsson, that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson – Part 3

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Bruce Garrioch: The Senators have to separate the contenders from the pretenders. There are lot of teams that are going to be interested, but how many of those are going to be…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Five Notable Players Unlikely to be Traded

The NHL's trade deadline (3 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 26) is fast approaching. There's growing expectation over which players could be on the move over the coming days. Several deals involving a handful of players, such as Dion Phaneuf,…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson – Part 1

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Shawn Simpson: The Senators are opening the trade market for defenseman Erik Karlsson. Since they are asking for a crazy return, it shows that they really aren't ready to trade him. This…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Senators, Canucks, Penguins, Capitals, and Iginla

On the Trade Market ... David Pagnotta: The trade market for players like Michael Grabner, Patrick Maroon, and Mike Green is not overly robust at this time. The cost to acquire could drop if things don't pick up. There is…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Predators, Blue Jackets, and Capitals

On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals ...  Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One agent thinks there are less than 20 players that are "untouchable." A…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Terry Marcotte: "Hearing that several teams will be pitching Sens this week on Erik Karlsson. Taking on Ryan contract expected to be part of the ask." TSN: When asked what the chances…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning and Erik Karlsson

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 on the odds of the Senators trading defenseman Erik Karlsson before the trade deadline. “I’m fond of saying at this time of…

Mark Easson