NHL Rumors: Wild, Jets and Canucks
On the Minnesota Wild ... Pierre LeBrun: Russo reports Jonas Brodin is expected to miss a month with a broken finger. This is why Wild GM Chuck Fletcher would be smart to keep his defensive depth together and deal with…
Western Conference Injuries: Preds, Kings, Jets, Avs, Sharks and Wild
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Defenseman P.K. Subban took part in the Predators full practice yesterday. It was his second full practice in the past three days. Coach Peter Laviolette wouldn't say if Subban could…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins and Players Who Could Be Traded Due to Expansion Draft
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Doubtful that the Oilers would be able to move Benoit Pouliot because of his age, production and that he was two year left on his deal at $4 million. On the Boston Bruins…
Rink Rumblings: Atlantic Division Presents From Santa
As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Canucks and Bruins
On the Minnesota Wild and Matt Dumba ... Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Contract talks between the Minnestoa Wild and RFA Matt Dumba are ongoing. Wild assistant GM Brent Flahr and Dumba's agent Craig Oster are expected to meet during…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Sabres and Red Wings missed out on Steven Stamkos and may now look free agent winger Kyle Okposo. The Wild are among the teams are interested in Okposo.…
NHL Rumors: On the Edmonton Oilers
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Milan Lucic and Jason Demers were scheduled to meet with the Oilers today in Edmonton. The Oilers have had a strong interest in Lucic. Hearing that 10 teams have already expressed…
NHL Rumors: Habs, Oilers, Wild, Ducks, Flames and More
On some trades that didn't happen ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Some members of the Jets scouting staff were high on Matthew Tkachuk. Looking like Loui Eriksson will hit the open market with term being the issue with…
NHL Rumors: Mostly Wild with some Kings, Coyotes and Oilers
On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: The Wild haven't decided if they will buy out the final year of Thomas Vanek or not. Buying out Vanek would save the Wild $5 million next season. “The…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It would take a really good offer for the Senators to trade their No. 12 pick. “For us to move away from No. 12, it will take a significant…
NHL Rumors: Top 10 NHL Trade Candidates and the Predators
Top 10 trade candidates ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin lists his top 10 trade candidates at the NHL draft. 10. Ben Bishop - Tampa Bay Lightning 9. Pavel Datsyuk - Detroit Red Wings 8. Sami Vatanen -…