Rumors: Panthers, Scouting the Bruins – Ducks
On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Have been told that the Panthers "zero interest" in Andrew Ladd. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1040 on Andrew Ladd. “I will say this. It’s funny that we talked…
Rumors V: Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun: Jets captain Andrew Ladd still can't see himself wearing a different jersey. “At this time it's hard for me to see that,” Ladd told a swarm of reporters after…
Rumors IV: Ladd Speaks About Contract, Panthers and Canadiens
Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Andrew Ladd hit the rumor mill after reports that contract extension talks between him and the Winnipeg Jets have broken off, and with the Jets turning their attention to Dustin Byfuglien. Ladd talked about his contract status…
Rumors III: Hurricanes, Canucks, Panthers, Leafs and Blue Jackets
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on Cam Ward: "I'm sure that he'll be available between now and the trade deadline, provided that's he's healthy." Platinum Seat Ghosts: Dreger on Jeff Skinner: "If the right offer were to…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15
The Chicago Blackhawks narrowed the gap this week, but fell just short in overtaking the Washington Capitals in our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15. The top five has the same teams as last week, but the Los Angeles Kings…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14
The Washington Capitals remain a top our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14 after receiving seven or eight first place rankings by the media outlets. The Chicago Blackhawks moved up from fifth to second place this week. The Florida Panthers…
Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…
Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Panthers, Caps, Devils and More
On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Coach Ken Hitchcock injury update. Paul Stastny is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is not ruled out for tonight. Jake Allen is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Jay Bouwmeester…
Video: Matt Hendricks Hit To Be Reviewed?
Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Hendricks delivers a big hit on Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad. Ekblad did leave the game for a bit, but did return. Do you think Hendricks SHOULD be suspended? Do you think he WILL get suspended?…
Rumors II: Isles, Jackets, Richards, Flyers, Scouting Sens-Panthers
On the New York Islanders ... Scott Burnside of ESPN: Kyle Okposo is in the final year of his five-year, $14 million contract - a $2.8 million cap hit. Okposo will be looking for a big raise on his next…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 13
The Washington Capitals remain in top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings - week 13. The Florida Panthers are gaining ground as they continue their winning streak and move up to No. 2. The LA Kings hold pat at…
Rumors II: Lightning, Sharks, Caps, Panthers, Sens and More
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On why Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will be patient with regards to Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “Yzerman will be methodical. I’ll give you a reason,” one exec pointed out Monday. “Tyler Seguin.” ... “If there was…