Five Teams That Should Aggressively Buy At The NHL Trade Deadline
The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away and, as always, there will be no shortage of teams looking to improve their roster heading into the playoffs. In this post I look at a few teams that, for…
NHL Rumors: Friedman’s AMA and the Rangers
Freidman's AMA ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman did a Reddit AMA. Can see the Canucks moving Radim Vrbata for sure, and maybe Dan Hamhuis if he wants to go. Teams may be willing to pay more for Jannik Hansen…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Devils, Kings and Rangers
On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins need long-term help on their blueline and on right wing. Trading for a rental may not be worth it for the Bruins. The Bruins can expect to…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Canes, Kings, Devils, Lightning, Blues and More
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Have been told that the Toronto Maple Leafs have four or five legitimate trade offers for P.A. Parenteau, so he could be the Leafs next move.The Leafs are shopping Joffrey Lupul, who would have…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets
On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday: Rick Nash has been out since January 22nd, missing their past 12 games. He remains week-to-week with a bone bruise and has been doing off-ice workouts. They could be waiting…
NHL Rumors: Hawks, Devils, Sharks, Stars and Hypothetical Trades
On the Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and Dallas Stars ... Allan Muir of SI: Loui Eriksson would be a perfect fit in Chicago. The Bruins are looking for a young, NHL ready defenseman, but that is…
NHL Rumors: Headlines, Oilers, Sabres and Blackhawks
Sportsnet Saturday "Headlines" ... Sportsnet: What teams are looking for leading up to the trade deadline.Forwards - Blackhawks, Panthers, Kings, Islanders and Ducks.Defenseman - Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Sharks and Lightning. Goalies - Flames and Sharks. Friedman said the Calgary Flames…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Hurricanes and Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Iain MacIntyre: A pro scout thinks that despite the state of the trade market, Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata still have significant value. TSN Radio Vancouver: Ray Ferraro said that Jannik Hansen has trade value,…
Rink Rumblings: Injuries Will Affect Deadline Deals
Injuries are always the random element when it comes to making or advancing in the playoffs. When players go down close to the trade deadline, it forces NHL general managers to do things that they normally would not do. Chicago…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Jets, Panthers and Avalanche
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Defenseman Eric Gryba is out a month with a knee injury, giving them more time to discuss a contract extension. If they were interested in wanting to trade him, it's unlikely now. On…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Hawks, Habs, Pens, Sabres, Bruins and more
TSN Insider Trading:Bob McKenzie: The Coyotes are checking out the trade value for pending UFA winger Mikkel Boedker. On the open market, he could get five plus years and $5 million per year. They'd like to re-sign him, but if…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 19
The Washington Capitals are once again at the top of our Consensus NHL Power Rankings. The Dallas Stars moved up to No. 2 from the sixth slot. The Chicago Blackhawks fell one slot to No. 3. The St. Louis Blues moved…