Tag: Karl Alzner

NHL Rumors: Kings, Lightning, Bruins, Canadiens and Stars

Could the Kings trade Quick? Lisa Dillman of The Athletic: Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick returned to the lineup over the weekend. The Kings best chance to turn their season around is with Quick in net. They were nine…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Canadiens, Kings, and Panthers

If the Penguins look outside for a goaltender... Dan Kingerski: If the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for a goaltender, maybe they should take a look at Vancouver Canucks Jacob Markstrom. He could use a change of scenery, may not cost…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the New York Rangers

Alzer did get some trade interest David Pagnotta: When he was placed on waivers, Montreal Canadiens Karl Alzner did get some interest. Heard that the Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche were among the teams…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, and the Montreal Canadiens

Who is the front-runner for the Philadelphia Flyers GM position? TSN: Pierre LeBrun: Have been told that the Flyers have got their list down to four main candidates and includes Chuck Fletcher. Dean Lombardi is not a GM candidate. Lombardi was…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Goaltending Options For The Flames And The Canadiens Looking To Move A Defenseman

Potential goaltending options for Calgary Flames Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: The Calgary Flames have been having some issues in net but the goaltender trade market may be a little thin. A look at some potential goaltending options for the Flames…

Mark Easson

NHL News and Notes: Wilson, Habs, Alzner, Plekanec, Pickard, Bobrovsky, and Nylander

Wilson expected to appeal his suspension John Shannon: The NHLPA is reviewing Tom Wilson's 20 game suspension decision and will be speaking about it with Wilson. Tom Gulitti: Washington Capitals coach Todd Reirden said that he expects that Wilson will be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Potential NHL Buyout Candidates

On Potential NHL buyouts ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Reports have the San Jose Sharks buying out defenseman Paul Martin. Such a move would see the Sharks save $2.83 million in salary cap space this season. This could…

Mark Easson

NHL Buyout Candidates: Atlantic Division – Practical To Not Practical

Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Islanders, and Capitals

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Two NCAA players the Canucks are following are U of Maine defenseman Brady Keeper and Bemidji State University defenseman Zack Whitecloud. Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks prospect Kole Lind on not signing an entry-level contract…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Penguins, Canadiens, Red Wings, Coyotes, Oilers and Senators

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks have been inconsistent scoring up front this season and their biggest need may be a top-nine center. They could give Tanner Kero another look. GM Stan Bowman has to…

Mark Easson