Rumors II: Jonathan Drouin Requests Trade
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: Forward Jonathan Drouin formally asked for a trade back in November. A statement for Drouin's agent Allan Walsh. "On behalf of Jonathan Drouin, I…
Injuries: Blue Jackets, Ducks, Flames, Islanders and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Sergei Bobrovsky said that he aggravated the groin injury that has kept him out of the Blue Jackets lineup since December 10th. Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets activated…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 12
The Washington Capitals remain a top our consensus NHL power rankings, sweeping all first place rankings from eight media outlets. The Dallas Stars remain in second, collecting six of eight second place rankings. The Kings move up three slots to…
Rumors II: Free Agents, Sharks, Rangers, Kings and Canucks
Round up from Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Players that signed one-year deals this past offseason are eligible to sign contract extensions after January 1st. Players that fit into that category include: Mikkel Boedker (talks to start…
Rumors II: Custance’s NHL Trade Primer – Eastern Conference
Craig Custance of ESPN: There are currently more teams in the East than the West that could be sellers by the deadline. “Nobody in the West is out of it,” one general manager said this week. “If you look at…
Rumors: Kings, Habs, Preds, Ducks, Las Vegas and Bruins
David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period: The Kings will be looking to add a second pairing defenseman before the trade deadline. A playmaking third line center might be on GM Dean Lombardi radar as well.The Canadiens wouldn't mind a second…
Injuries: Jagr, Lightning, Sens, Coyotes, and Blackhawks
Image posted by Jaromir Jagr On the Florida Panthers ... Jaromir Jagr: "Dear Santa, can I get a new teeth for Christmas :) it's going to be tough to eat-good -at least I don't get fat :)))" George Richards: Jaromir…
Rumors II: Johansen, Elias, and Panthers
On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen ... The Fourth Period: Sources saying that at least six teams are interested in Blue Jackets Ryan Johansen.Two sources said over the weekend that the Canadiens are one of the teams that…
Morning Hits: Injuries, Torts on Malkin and Prout
Injury Notes ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby missed last night's game against the Blue Jackets. He's out with a lower-body injury, but it's not expected to be a long-term issue. “I don’t believe it’s a long-term…
Rumors: Wish List, Lightning, Blues and Flyers
A Christmas wish list ... USA Today: Looking at some team needs. Boston Bruins - they could use a strong two-way defenseman. Carolina Hurricanes - keeping Eric Staal and losing him at the end of the season for nothing would…
Rumors II: Jets, Lightning, Canucks, Avs, Scouting and Top UFAs
Friedman's 30-Thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heard that Jacob Trouba initial contract request was higher than Dougie Hamilton's six-year,$5.75 million cap hit, and in the Drew Doughty range, eight-years at a $7 million cap hit. Players will always…
Rumors: Penguins, Panthers, Preds and Blues
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... (before trade with Chicago last night) Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks that GM Jim Rutherford has another trade or two up his sleeve before the trade deadline. This may be their last shot at…