NHL Expansion Draft Strategy: Anaheim Ducks and the Colorado Avalanche
In the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft, teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems less popular, as it permits teams…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings are holding scouting meetings this week as they prepare for their highest first round pick since 1991. There have been some discussions involving…
NHL Rumors: Vey, Panthers, Sabres and Ducks
On Linden Vey ... Ryan Pike: From reports out of Kazakhstan, likely that Linden Vey is going to be signing with a KHL team. Pat Steinberg: Sounding like Vey will be signing with Barys Astana. Aivis Kalnins: There is nothing…
Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division
We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Yakupov
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Jouranl: Elliotte Friedman was on CHED 630 talking with host Bob Stauffer, and wondered if the Oilers would do a Jordan Eberle for Jason Demers deal? Demers visited the Oilers last offseason…
NHL Rumors: Shattenkirk, Maple Leafs, Ducks and Stars
On Kevin Shattenkirk, Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Brett Hull, who works for the St. Louis Blues, said last week about Kevin Shattenkirk: "he wanted to go back home, back east to the New…
NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Lightning, Goalie Market And A Busy June
On the Colorado Avalanche, Anahiem Ducks, Tampa Bay Lightning, the Goalie Market and a potentially busy June ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Mid-June through the start of free agency is looking to be really busy with the two drafts, free…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Bruins, Canadiens and Ducks
On the Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens ... Adrian Dater: The Avalanche had three 'scouts' at the Bruins-Canadiens game, including GM Joe Sakic. David Pagnotta: Avalanche's assistant GM Chris MacFarland was also at the Bruins - Canadiens. David…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Devils, Ducks, Avs and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The Buffalo Sabres are not going to fire head coach Dan Bylsma. He's in just his second year behind the Sabres bench, and the team just is not good enough yet. Mike Harrington:…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers and Scouting
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Ducks would consider trading one of their young defensemen for a rental forward in Andrew Ladd.They have five defensemen under 25 - Hampus Lindholm, Cam Fowler,…
Injuries: Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Bruins Ducks and Jets
On the Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Connor McDavid will be out indefinitely with a broken left clavicle. He was going to have a plate and screws inserted to help with the healing according to GM Peter…
Injuries and GIFs: McDavid, Kopitar, Kelly, Ducks and More
On the Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli will update Connor McDavid's injury this morning - whether he'll be out three weeks or three months. The Oilers aren't saying if it's his shoulder or…