NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators
On the Washington Capitals and Barry Trotz ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: There have been no contract talks between head coach and Barry Trotz and the Capitals. "But at this point, it does feel like his future is…
NHL Rumors: Avs and Makar … Sens and Karlsson … Edmonton Oilers Options
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Jeff Cox: NHL sources are saying that the 2017 first-round pick Cale Makar is leaning to remaining at UMass for his sophomore season. Jesse Montano: (going off the above Makar report) "To everyone saying to…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: GM Jim Benning: "Picks and prospects are going to be like gold." TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks GM Jim Benning: "Through free agency this summer, we've got to continue to add players to support our…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Leon Draisaitl and Patrick Maroon
The Edmonton Oilers are attracting much interest. Here is the latest. More on Leon Draisaitl Staples of Edmonton Journal on the HNIC panel: Again, the debate focuses on how untouchable Draisaitl may be. Nick Kypreos tends to think it is an idea to…
Eastern Conference News: Overseas Games, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Penguins and Capitals
On NHL games overseas ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA have talked about playing games in Europe and Asia next year, possibly six teams. Among the countries discussed are China, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. Jim Matheson: Have heard that…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Wild, Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Oilers
On the Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild ... Jimmy Murphy: There had been a rumor that the Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild were discussing a deal, but multiple sources have said that it is not true. The Bruins and Wild…
2018 NHL Free Agent Watch: Patrick Maroon and Ian Cole
Patrick Maroon, LW – Edmonton Riding next to Connor McDavid on the Oilers’ top line, Maroon is in a plum spot to rack up points and continue to prove himself as a gritty presence. While 2017-18 hasn’t started the way…
NHL News: Waivers, Lightning, Capitals, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Lines and Pairings
Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: The Florida Panthers claimed goaltender Antti Niemi off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Everyone else from yesterday cleared waivers. The New York Rangers put Adam Cracknell on waivers today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Avs, Oilers, Wild, Blues, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Patrick Eaves was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome - the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. Eaves had been in the ICU but stabilized over the weekend. Statement from Patrick Eaves: "I want to…
NHL Injuries: Canes, Habs, Devils, Pens, Caps, Coyotes, Avs, Oilers, Wild, Sharks and Blues
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk is meeting up with the team on their road trip. No known if he'll get back into the lineup. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: Defenseman David Schlemko…
NHL News: Bruins, Red Wings, Senators, Canadiens, Oilers and Golden Knights
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Forward Ryan Spooner left last night's game early after suffering a lower-body injury. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Defenseman Danny DeKeyser is still not practicing due to a lower-body injury. On the…
NHL News: Senators, Red Wings, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins, Gionta, Flames and Oilers
On the Ottawa Senators ... TSN 1200: GM Pierre Dorion said they are hopeful that defenseman Erik Karlsson will be able to play next week. Bruce Garrioch: Johnny Oduya could join the Senators in Edmonton. TSN 1200: Coach Guy Boucher…