Expansion Draft Strategy: Nashville, New Jersey, Pittsburgh and Winnipeg
In the upcoming expansion draft NHL 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 the less popular, as it permits…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Pittsburgh Penguins
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson in the Edmonton Journal: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is a career 43.3 percent on the draw after over 5,800 faceoffs. Should he move over to the wing? “Nuge is a tremendous player, a detail player. There’s…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Stars, Islanders, Maple Leafs, Devils, Flames, Canucks and College UFAs
On the Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks and some college free agents ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Mike Harrington wrote a couple weeks ago wondering if the Sabres…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Kings, Coyotes, Avs, Preds, Ducks and Penguins
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Re-acquired by the Washington Capitals at the trade deadline in the Kevin Shattenkirk deal, goaltender Pheonix Copley is a pending unrestricted free agent and he'd be open to re-signing with…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said that the Leafs "seriously considered" drafting Sebastian Aho in the second round of the 2015 draft. (The Leafs selected defenseman Travis Dermott at No. 34. Aho went…
NHL Rumors: Justin Schultz, Ben Bishop and Colorado Avalanche
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackay of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting a big bargain in defenseman Justin Schultz this season. Schultz signed a one-year deal for $1.4 million, and is currently in defenseman scoring this season…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Lightning, Penguins and Stars
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Kuc: Source saying that the Chicago Blackhawks are "listening" to trade offers. Still not known if they will be active in the trade market. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Renaud Lavioe: Multiple sources…
NHL Injuries: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Lightning, Penguins, Blues and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Coach Mike Babcock said yesterday morning that Mitch Marner was the best on the ice at their morning skate, but is frustrated with the fact that he was not able to dress…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks and Penguins
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... The Athletic: Maxim Shalunov's agent has said that the he could join the Blackhawks for the playoffs. Aivis Kalnins: There a possibility that Shalunov could sign with the Blackhawks before March 1st. Aivis Kalnins: Shalunov…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Lightning, Isles, Caps, Panthers and Devils
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Defenseman Trevor Daley had surgery on his left knee and will be out for six weeks. Jason Mackey: Defenseman Kris Letang is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Jason Mackey: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: With Ryan Callahan undergoing another procedure on his hip, he's likely done for the season. If he is, they can put him on the LTIR and use…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Leafs, Isles, Sens, Devils, Pens and Caps
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Ryan Callahan had another surgical procedure on his right hip on Tuesday. He's expected to be out for the remainder of the season according to GM…