NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Oilers, Canucks and Ducks
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: When asked if there was any chance the Red Wings would sign Thomas Vanek to an extension ... "Let's see where they are near trade deadline." On the Edmonton Oilers ...…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said that he won't ask any of his players who have a no-trade clause to waive it unless they asked to be moved. “I’m not…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Bruins and Canucks
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Martin Biron: "Golden Knights may have their new head coach handed to them on a silver platter." James Mirtle: Guessing that Gerard Gallant is now the Golden Knights front-runner for their head coaching position. Frank…
NHL Injuries: Stars, Canes, Flames, Sabres, Canucks, Wings and more
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Patrick Sharp practiced today with teammates for the first time since suffering a concussion. He is not expected to play, but it is a good sign he's able to practice. Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Kovalchuk, Tikhonov, and the Canucks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Shooting down the rumor that the Arizona Coyotes are interested in New York Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A league source is saying that the Coyotes have zero interest in Halak. On Ilya Kovalchuk…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Howard Berger: An agent said that the Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews are at a stalemate on an entry-level deal with the bonus package being an issue. Both sides are still talking. On the…
NHL Rumors: Trade Bait, Oilers, Islanders, Canucks and Shattenkirk
Trade Bait List ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Top 30 players and draft picks that could be traded this offseason. 30. P.K. Subban - Montreal Canadiens 29. Dustin Brown - Los Angeles Kings 28. Tyler Bozak - Toronto Maple Leafs 27.…
NHL Injuries: Panthers, Lightning, Blues, Canucks, Flames and More
On the Florida Panthers ... Florida Panthers PR: Jussi Jokinen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Erik Gudbranson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Cedric Paquette (lower-body) and Valtteri Filppula (upper-body) missed…
NHL Rumors: 10 Non-Rentals and Five Teams That Should Be Aggressive
10 non-rental players that could be moved ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at 10 non-rental players that could be traded at the deadline.Nail Yakupov (22) - a year left at $2.5 million. Brandon Pirri (24) - pending RFA, qualifying…
NHL Rumors: Friedman’s AMA and the Rangers
Freidman's AMA ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman did a Reddit AMA. Can see the Canucks moving Radim Vrbata for sure, and maybe Dan Hamhuis if he wants to go. Teams may be willing to pay more for Jannik Hansen…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Flames and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: Odds are against the Hurricanes making the playoffs. There is less of a reason for Cam Ward, Eric Staal and players with no-trade clauses to block a…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Hurricanes and Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Iain MacIntyre: A pro scout thinks that despite the state of the trade market, Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata still have significant value. TSN Radio Vancouver: Ray Ferraro said that Jannik Hansen has trade value,…