NHL Injuries: Blues, Blackhawks, Ducks, Lightning and Canucks
On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Jake Allen left last night's after the the first period. Coach Ken Hitchcock said Allen would be evaluated today. Jake Allen seems to get hurt with 3:20 left in the…
Pucks In Depth: Surging Pens, Hampus for Sweden and an Even Trade
Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Many are down on the Pittsburgh Penguins this season due to their uninspiring start to the season under Mike Johnston. While they admittedly weren't very good under Johnston, they've been excellent…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Ducks, Oilers, Lucic and the Goalie Market
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: There were only 19 trades made on deadline day, involving 37 players. Trading season is moving towards June instead of the trade deadline for teams. “I think the planning probably takes place after the…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: One thought that is making the rounds is that the Maple Leafs are stock piling draft picks with plans of taking a shot at a Group II offer sheet in…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Leafs, Ducks and Hypothetical Trades
On the St. Louis Blues ... Bob McKenzie: Would expect that the Blues will look to add some goalie insurance given Brian Elliott's injury status. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Bob McKenzie: The Maple Leafs would not comment on…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Devils, Leafs, Wild, Bruins and Ducks
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Dale Weise thinks the odds of him being traded are higher than him remaining with the Canadiens. “For me to sit here and lie to you and say that I haven’t…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Ducks, Panthers, Stars and Penguins
Trade Bait List ... TSN: Potentially on the move: 1. Loui Eriksson 2. Andrew Ladd 3. Mikkel Boedker 4. Jonathan Drouin 5. Dan Hamhuis 6. Kris Russell 7. Roman Polak 8. Eric Staal 9. Dale Weise 10. Jiri Hudler On…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers and Scouting
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Ducks would consider trading one of their young defensemen for a rental forward in Andrew Ladd.They have five defensemen under 25 - Hampus Lindholm, Cam Fowler,…
NHL Rumors: Trading For Loui Eriksson For Cap Reasons
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Trading Loui Eriksson would no doubt make the the Bruins weaker. They would then need to find a second line winger, another penalty killer and a net-front presence on the top power-play unit.Normally, you…
NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Bruins, Pens, Kings and Sens
On the Trade Market ... TSN: Trade Bait board: 1. Dustin Byfuglien 2. Jonathan Drouin 3. Loui Eriksson 4. Andrew Ladd 5. Travis Hamonic 6. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 7. Roman Pollak 8. Dan Hamhuis 9. Jiri Hudler 10. Peter Holland Kevin…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers, Flyers and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke of the LA Times: The Ducks have already made some moves - Carl Hagelin for David Perron and Adam Clendening, and Jiri Sekac for Ryan Garbutt. When talking about the Sekac-Garbutt trade, GM Bob…
Pucks In Depth: Aleksander Barkov, Petr Mrazek and Too Many Ducks
BETTING BIG ON BARKOV Aleksander Barkov recently signed a six-year extension with the Florida Panthers worth $5.9 million per season. Some feel that’s a lot to give to a 20-year-old, but many believe that will be a team-friendly deal a…