Tag: Frans Nielsen

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Florida Panthers

On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News: The New York Rangers will be looking to get younger and faster this offseason. They want to improve their blueline as they rebuild on the fly.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets offseason challenge will be to re-sign pending RFA defenseman Seth Jones. “I don’t anticipate any problems,” general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Monday. “We’ll find…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings – July 1st Not Target-Rich For Unrestricted Free Agents

With the National Hockey League in the midst of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, management teams are focusing their attention on getting a last look at young prospects playing in the CHL Playoffs or at the Under-18…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators, E. Staal, Canucks and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Oilers at the trade deadline:  "I'm not going to say there was zero interest, but I know there was limited interest in Nail Yakupov" On the Ottawa Senators ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Headlines, Oilers, Sabres and Blackhawks

Sportsnet Saturday "Headlines" ... Sportsnet: What teams are looking for leading up to the trade deadline.Forwards - Blackhawks, Panthers, Kings, Islanders and Ducks.Defenseman - Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Sharks and Lightning. Goalies - Flames and Sharks. Friedman said the Calgary Flames…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Stars, Islanders, Canucks, Flames and Sharks

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) If the Stars are going to go after a big named player, Valeri Nichushkin or Julius Honka could be on the table. If they look to make…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Friedman’s 30 Thoughts Roundup

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heard that the Senators had looked at Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin, but decided on Dion Phaneuf. As of yesterday, nothing imminent with regards to a Justin Schultz trade, but his time…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Bernier, Flames, Penguins and Some UFAs

On the Calgary Flames and Jonathan Bernier ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Eric Francis on Sportsnet 590 on Jonathan Bernier and the Calgary Flames. “The Calgary Flames have discussed taking on his contract,” NHL insider Eric Francis told Dean Blundell…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Habs, Isles, Oilers, Hawks, Jets, Wild, Flames and More

Friedman's Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Watch out for the Canadiens on the trade front. GM Marc Bergevin is one of the more active GMs, who makes a lot of calls to see what is out there. Don't know…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Blue Jackets, Devils, Hawks, Blues, Canes and Sens

On the Blue Jackets and Devils ... Aaron Portzline: Source suggested last night that the Blue Jackets and Devils could be trade partners. Defenseman Adam Larsson is likely the trade target for the Blue Jackets. Winger Cam Atkinson would be…

Mark Easson

Rumors IV: Islanders and Rangers

Steve Zipay of Newday:  The Islanders could be putting Kyle Okposo's name on the trade block according to two sources outside of the Islanders.Okposo is heading into his final year of his deal. Sources saying nothing is imminent, but things…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors I: Rangers, Toews and Kane, Nielsen and Del Zotto

Pat Leonard of the NY Daily News: The Rangers are down five players, including a couple centermen. They still have Derek Stepan, Derick Brassard and Dominic Moore, but still lack depth. They didn't have the cap space to throw at…

Mark Easson