Tag: Jeff Skinner

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Leafs, Canes, Kings, Devils, Lightning, Blues and More

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Have been told that the Toronto Maple Leafs have four or five legitimate trade offers for P.A. Parenteau, so he could be the Leafs next move.The Leafs are shopping Joffrey Lupul, who would have…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Garrioch Rumor Roundup

Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving is wanting to be active on the trade front. Teams are calling about pending UFAs Jiri Hudler and Kris Russell. Word is the Flames and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Predators and Blue Jackets

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: It's hard to see the Hurricanes and Eric Staal reaching a contract extension that makes sense for both sides. The same can be said for Cam Ward.…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Hurricanes, Canucks, Panthers, Leafs and Blue Jackets

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on Cam Ward: "I'm sure that he'll be available between now and the trade deadline, provided that's he's healthy." Platinum Seat Ghosts: Dreger on Jeff Skinner: "If the right offer were to…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Hurricanes and Wild

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Hurricanes playoff push was a little unexpected, and it's unclear how the push will influence GM Ron Francis heading towards the trade deadline. Francis will be meeting with Eric Staal's…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Canes, Panthers, Ducks, Oilers, Stamkos and More

Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sounding like the 'for sale' sign could be up for the Carolina Hurricanes, with GM Ron Francis pretty much ready to talk about anyone - excluding their young guys. They'd…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Red Wings, Jets and Hurricanes

On the Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings and winger Justin Abdelkader have made significant progress towards a contract extension. They are putting "the finishing touches" on a new long-term contract that could be finalized in…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Hurricanes, Leafs and Predators

Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Bruce Boudreau got a vote of confidence from GM Bob Murray, but a finger is being pointed at Murray in some circles. Some around the league are wondering if Murray will…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Skinner, Sabres, Stamkos, Maple Leafs, and Tlusty

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Jeff Skinner has heard his name in the rumor mill for awhile now. “There’s not much I can do about it,” Skinner said. “You hear all the talk, all the rumors.…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Hurricanes, Skinner, Seattle and Quebec in the West

Luke Decock of the News Observer on roster spots and the possibility of a Jeff Skinner deal: The Carolina Hurricanes have a need in their top-six forwards after the departure of Alex Semin. The team also lacks an experienced defenseman…

Sean Tierney

Rumors V: Kessel, Bruins, Penguins, Flyers, Senators and Canadiens

Andy Strickland: The Maple Leafs have told at least one team that they would be willing to retain $2 million of Phil Kessel's contract in a trade. Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Bruins now have goalies Tuukka Rask, Martin Jones,…

Mark Easson