Uncertain Futures for Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty
Leading up to the 2018 NHL trade deadline, Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson and Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty were fixtures in the trade-rumor mill. While the two weren't moved by last Monday's 3 pm ET deadline, one or…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blues, Capitals, and Panthers
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mike Kelly: Sometime this week the Chicago Blackhawks are expected to announce a two-year contract extension for Erik Gustafsson. The pending RFA is making $650,000 this season, and the extension is expected to be…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Penguins, Capitals, and Panthers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning were talking with the Senators ahead of the trade deadline about defenseman Erik Karlsson. The sense was that they weren't close to a deal. Ryan…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Roundup of Friedman’s 31 Thoughts
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's believed that the Montreal Canadiens asked the Los Angeles Kings for Tyler Toffoli, Gabriel Vilardi and possibly more. The Senators asked the Minnesota Wild for Charlie Coyle plus more. Pacioretty might have been okay with…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Sens, Flyers, Penguins and Lightning
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: The Blue Jackets reassign Nathan Gerbe to the AHL. On the Florida Panthers ... Jameson Olive: Denis Malgin will be out for a "couple weeks" with a lower-body injury. Jameson Olive: Coach…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Panthers, Islanders, Rangers, and Blue Jackets
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun: After Rick Nash was dealt morning, Patrick Maroon trade talk picked up. Was told that seven teams had spoken with the Oilers. On the Florida Panthers ... Joe Smith: The Panthers are aggressively…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Panthers, Sharks, Senators and Penguins
Time for the Lightning and Maple Leafs to step up? Darren Dreger: After the Bruins acquired Rick Nash this morning, it could prompt the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs to set up. The Lightning and Maple Leafs are…
NHL News: Canes, Wings, Panthers, Kings, Preds, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Blues, Leafs and Knights
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Hurricanes PR: Forward Jordan Staal missed last night's game for personal/family reasons. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Forward Anthony Manta has a facial fracture from Thursday night but said he won't miss…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Canes, Wings, Panthers, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Pens, Lightning and Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward Anders Bjork had left shoulder surgery and is out for the remainder of the season. On the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins have traded forward Frank Vatrano…
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…
NHL Rumors: Scouting DET-NSH, TOR-FLA, PHI-MTL, and CBJ-NJ …. Lightning Dman Search
Scouting the Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators ... Sky Kerstein: Scouts listed to attend last night's Red Wings-Predators game: Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Winnipeg Jets, New York…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Jets, Avalanche, Penguins, and Panthers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Hearing that the Ducks could be interested in Canucks winger Thomas Vanek. The Ducks were one of the teams that were considering signing him this past offseason. Vanek's agent will be talking to…