Tag: Jim Rutherford

NHL Rumors: Jesper Fast, Kevin Shattenkirk, and Chris Tanev

The Pittsburgh Penguins' off-season dilemmas: Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey NOW:  Pittsburgh needs patience in dealing with Jared McCann as they set up a possible free agent acquisition of a player like Jesper Fast to improve their bottom six. Again,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Some Big Decisions Could Lie Ahead This Offseason

The Pittsburgh Penguins could be headed for a busy offseason with several big questions awaiting them.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: From Wild GM Bill Guerin to Zach Hyman

Bill Guerin, the Minnesota Wild, and the rebuild/reload debate... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News:  Bill Guerin made moves that suggested the Minnesota Wild were both a buyer and seller. However, Guerin struck back with this quote. “I would say…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: All the Pittsburgh Penguins…

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Jim Rutherford face some interesting decisions today. One of them will be Vincent Trocheck of the Florida Panthers.

Chris Wassel

NHL Trade Analysis: Jason Zucker Acquired by Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh acquired Jason Zucker after two years of trying and a few failed attempts. Here is what the Penguins did and how they did it. We also look at what it cost and how it may impact Minnesota.

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Matt Murray, Jim Rutherford, and Eric Comrie fallout

Matt Murray, Jim Rutherford, and the Eric Comrie failed experiment headline this edition of MY NHL Trade Rumors. We take a look at what's next.

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Brayden Point, and Jim Rutherford Trade Time?

Is it time to worry about Brayden Point's contract situation? Joe Smith of The Athletic (mailbag):  The craziest thing with this restricted free agent jam up is that no one in Tampa Bay even worries about Brayden Point. Point's teammates…

Chris Wassel

NHL Trade Analysis: Phil Kessel and Alex Galchenyuk Trading Places

Phil Kessel and Alex Galchenyuk swapped locations on Saturday night. We take a quick look at what it means for both teams.

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Phil Kessel, Jim Rutherford, Wayne Simmonds, and more

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Jim Rutherford must deal with the consequences of keeping Phil Kessel possibly along with exploring options like Wayne Simmonds.

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Jets, Penguins, Bruins and Sharks

On the Winnipeg Jets and the Pittsburgh Penguins Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now:  Around and around the trade rumors go. It seems that Winnipeg has been heavily scouting Pittsburgh since mid-January. Pittsburgh seems to just be poking and fishing…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, San Jose Sharks, and Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Winnipeg Jets and San Jose Sharks ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman was asked if he thinks the Winnipeg Jets will be looking for a defenseman to replace the injured Jacob Trouba, who will be out for an extended period of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Kings, Avalanche and Penguins

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Steve Carp: thinks that Jack Capuano could be the front-runner for the Golden Knights head coaching job. He has a good relationship with GM George McPhee. They won't break the bank for their coach.…

Mark Easson