Tag: Jeff Skinner

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Edmonton Oilers

The Penguins seemed to set at most positions except the left side ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Pittsburgh Penguins appear to be set on the blue line, in net, at center, and on the right side. Left…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the St. Louis Blues

On the Boston Bruins ... Cameron Kerry of WEEI: Looking at three potential free agent forward options for the Bruins. Rick Nash - right wing: The Bruins could use a big winger to play on the second line. He's deciding…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Edmonton Oilers

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: After getting defenseman Dylan DeMelo re-signed, it wouldn't be a surprise if they considered trading defenseman Tim Heed. Heed will be a UFA after next season and may welcome a move to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Boston Bruins

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Amir Basu: Elliotte Friedman on his 31 Thoughts Podcast on the Blue Jackets: "If I were Columbus, I'd go for it next year, I would just say we are all in. I'm keeping Panarin and…

Mark Easson

Top NHL Trade Bait for the Summer of 2018

The 2018 NHL unrestricted free agent market has been open for less than a week but most of the best available talent was quickly snapped up. Teams in search of skilled talent could shift their focus back to the trade…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes

On the New York Islanders and Ottawa Senators ... Jimmy Murphy: Have been hearing that the Islanders and Senators have been discussing Sens forward Matt Duchene. The Islanders have been previously interested in Duchene. One the New York Islanders ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – de Haan Signing Increases Canes Trade Options

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock: The Carolina Hurricanes have signed free agent defenseman Calvin de Haan to a four-year contract worth $18.2 million - a $4.55 million salary cap hit. Mark Armstrong: Owner Tom Dundon said that de…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the San Jose Sharks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Andy Graziano: There are upwards of five to seven teams that have some level of interested in Maple Leafs winger Matt Martin. The New York Islanders and New York Rangers are two of the teams.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Do the Boston Bruins Move Torey Krug For A Scoring Forward?

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: After signing John Moore to a five-year deal, the Bruins current blue line looks like: Left side: Zdeno Chara, Torey Krug, Matt Grzelcyk and Moore. Right side: Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Adam…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Jaroslav Halak, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers

On Patrick Maroon ... Jim Thomas: The St. Louis Blues and Patrick Maroon remain a possibility. On Jaroslav Halak ... Kevin Weekes: Have been told that as many as four teams have interest in goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A veteran of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk, Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning

On James van Riemsdyk ... Frank Seravalli: James van Riemsdyk is waiting for the John Tavares ball to drop as several teams who are interested in him are also in the Tavares running. The Toronto Maple Leafs are not one…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes

  On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Amir Basu: Pierre McGuire doesn't see the Penguins keeping both Riley Sheahan and Derick Brassard. The Penguins could look to move Brassard to free up some more salary cap space and go big game…

Mark Easson