Tag: Kasperi Kapanen

NHL News: Oilers, Kings, Canadiens, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Jets

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: Head coach Todd McLellan will be back next year, but assistant coaches Jim Johnson and Ian Herbers won't. Darren Dreger: Both Glen Gulutzan and Trent Yawney could be assistant coaches with the Oilers…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Looking at three areas of need for the Oilers this offseason, and the top free agents at that position. Right-handed defenseman - one that can play on the power-play. John…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Bruins, Canes, Wings, Avs, Canucks, Leafs, Flames, Pens, Jackets, Sabres, Blackhawks, Coyotes, and Kovalchuk

On the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blues Jackets, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes and Ilya Kovalchuk ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs: Leivo, Soshnikov, van Riemsdyk and Other Pending UFAs

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Forward Josh Leivo loves being a Maple Leaf, but he wants to play. He hasn't been in the lineup since New Year Eve, and it was reported on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Islanders, Sharks, Jets, Maple Leafs, Blues, and Voynov

  On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (asked about Marian Gaborik's future with the LA Kings) Gaborik's contract was front loaded. thinks that he'll play next season and then retire at 37-years old. On the New York Islanders…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Avs, Devils, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, Lines and Pairings

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have recalled forward Kevin Roy from the AHL. Corey Perry's status is uncertain. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Forward Alex Kerfoot left last night's game with a lower-body injury.…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Waivers, Ducks, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Lines and Pairings

On waivers ... Chris Johnston: The Tampa Bay Lightning put Erik Condra on waivers. The Edmonton Oilers put Brian Ferlin on waivers. Tanner Glass clears waivers. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: GM Bob Murray said that forward Ryan…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumros: Red Wings, Canucks, Golden Knights and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: Red Wings restricted free agent forward Andreas Athanasiou flew to Switzerland last night and will start skating with Lugano. John Shannon: Confirm that Athanasiou left Toronto last night at 8 pm. Aivis…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Depth On The Wing And A Need For A Defenseman

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs have forwards under contract next year, not including RFA Connor Brown, injured Joffrey Lupul and Nathan Horton, and youngsters Kasperi Kapanen and Miro Aaltonen. In…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams

Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Montreal Canadiens - They will be buying and looking for a scoring center with size. They have five 2nd round picks this year and next. Tomas Plekanec drop…

Mark Easson

2015-16 Toronto Maple Leafs Top 10 Prospects

A look at the Toronto Maple Leafs top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. The Toronto Maple Leafs have been one of the better drafting teams in the NHL over the past decade. Identifying and drafting talent has not…

Peter Harling

Rumors I: Blackhawks, Bruins, Rangers, Penguins and Leafs

On the Blackhawks ... Source says #Blackhawks have been trying to figure out a way to re-sign Johnny Oduya, but the sense is it's still a long shot.— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) July 1, 2015 As for trades, well, the #Blackhawks…

Mark Easson