Tag: Evander Kane

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Potential Trade Targets

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Heading into the season, many thought the Bruins were a year or two away from being a serious Cup contender. Heading into last night, they were a point out of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Predators, and the Trade Market

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Scouts listed to attend the Penguins - Stars last night include Carolina Hurricanes (who sent management), Colorado Avalanche (2) Arizona Coyotes, and San Jose Sharks. Joe Nieuwendyk is a scout/advisor for the…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Trade Deadline Buyers – Western Conference

The NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline is a little over two weeks away. As the date approaches, there's growing speculation over which clubs could be potential buyers. Earlier this week, we examined the five Eastern Conference teams most like to…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Predators, Stars, Sabres, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, and Golden Knights

On the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Vegas Golden Knights ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Rick Nash's agent has already spoken with eight to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins Notes – Kings, Sabres, Habs, Jets and Rangers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: It is possible that the Penguins have a quiet trade deadline. It's possible that they don't add a third-line center and just look to add a fourth-line center. If…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Trade Deadline Buyers – Eastern Conference

The NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline is less than three weeks away. Speculation is ramping up over which clubs could be potential buyers. Here's a look at the five Eastern Conference teams most likely to jump into the trade market.…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Friedman on Tavares, and Trade Market

On John Tavares ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on if he thinks the New York Islanders are going to trade John Tavares. “I don’t think they will,” indicated Elliotte Friedman during a Friday morning radio hit on Toronto’s…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Teams That Could Be Interested in Grabner, Kane and Vanek

On Michael Grabner ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at three teams that could be interested in New York Rangers winger Michael Grabner. Calgary Flames - The Flames need some scoring depth, upgrading their bottom-six with some speed. Colorado Avalanche…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, and a Top 30 Trade Bait Board

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Believe that Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff will be watching the forward trade market, despite losing defenseman Jacob Trouba for six to eight weeks. Cheveldayoff may be willing to move some…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Montreal Canadiens

On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: With Joe Thornton out for at least six weeks, Sharks GM Doug Wilson needs to resist the urge to make a major deal before the trade, even if…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, San Jose Sharks, and Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Winnipeg Jets and San Jose Sharks ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman was asked if he thinks the Winnipeg Jets will be looking for a defenseman to replace the injured Jacob Trouba, who will be out for an extended period of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rurmors: New York Islanders, and the Central Division

On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: Islanders owner Jon Ledecky on John Tavares: "The ball really is in John’s court. He’s being very contemplative about it, he’s thinking about it. It’s a huge decision in a young man’s life.…

Mark Easson