Tag: James Neal

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, LA Kings and Calgary Flames

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jimmy Murphy: GMs are looking at the Ducks after they put center Ryan Getzlaf on the IR. One player teams are looking at is defenseman Sami Vatanen according to more than one source. Able to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Senators, and Top 10 Trade Bait

  On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka has repeatedly been telling other GMs and the media that he is not trading defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson "I've been on the record numerous times about the subject and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Players Who Could Be Traded This Season

On nine NHL players who could be traded ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Looking at nine players could be traded before this years NHL trade deadline. Evander Kane - Buffalo Sabres - pending UFA who has been in…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Free Agent Watch: James Neal and Paul Stastny

Taking a closer look at two of the top pending 2018 NHL unrestricted free agents. James Neal – Vegas Golden Knights For the expansion Vegas squad slowing a bit with two straight losses after defying NHL logic in an 8-1-0…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Rumors: Top 10 Trade Bait List and Vadim Shipachyov

Top 10 Trade Bait ... TSN: Top 10 trade bait list. Matt Duchene - Colorado Avalanche - one-year left on contract after this season. 2. Vadim Shipachyov - Vegas Golden Knights - one-year left on contract after this season. 3. Luca…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Canadiens

On the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs TSN: Insider Trading Bob McKenzie: There has been no progress between the Detroit Red Wings and Andreas Athanasiou. Some teams are calling the Red Wings to see if there is any…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Maple Leafs, Avs, Golden Knights, Red Wings, Jets and Islanders

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Forward Kyle Turris wouldn't comment on his pending free agency after this season. Focusing on hockey and leaving the talks up to his agent. Don Brennan: Turris said that he hasn't requested a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumros: Red Wings, Canucks, Golden Knights and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: Red Wings restricted free agent forward Andreas Athanasiou flew to Switzerland last night and will start skating with Lugano. John Shannon: Confirm that Athanasiou left Toronto last night at 8 pm. Aivis…

Mark Easson

Pacific Division: Vegas Golden Knights Season Outlook

Forwards Playmaker Jonathan Marchessault led the 2016-17 Panthers with 30 goals, finishing third on Florida with 51 points. He should contribute to the Knights’ top man-advantage unit and, on an expiring contract, be extra motivated. One major Vegas wildcard is…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL News and Injuries: CTE Testing, Waivers, Pens, Sens, Lightning, Knights, Stars and Kings

On CTE testing ... Rick Westhead: One player agent on CTE testing (Boston University researchers say they have a method to diagnose CTE in living patients): “If I asked 30 of my players if they would take a test to tell…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Wild, Avs, Stars, Knights and Coyotes

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild and Marcus Foligno agreed on a four-year contract worth $11.5 million - $2.875 million per season. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Matt Duchene after he reported to camp yesterday: "I'm…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: NHL Trade Candidates For This Season

On nine NHL trade candidates for this season ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at some NHL trade candidates heading into this season and some potential destinations for them. Matt Duchene - Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic is listening to…

Mark Easson