Tag: Los Angeles Kings

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Kovalchuk and Senators

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the meeting between the Carolina Hurricanes and Elias Lindholm's reps didn't go well today. The sides are still far apart on a deal, and a trade is a possibility. Amir Basu:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Kings, Sabres, Hurricanes and Jets

On the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, and Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on 630 CHED when asked if the Montreal Canadiens would offer the Max Pacioretty to the New York…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings Looking For Offense … Do The Philadelphia Flyers Trade Wayne Simmonds?

On the Los Angeles Kings... Curtis Zupke of the L.A. Times:  Rob Blake constantly is working the phones while exploring draft options. Contrary to last night, Gabe Vilardi expects to crack the lineup this year or next and will likely…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Rangers, Senators, Blues, Stars, and Bruins

On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Jimmy Murphy: Sources are saying that the Canadiens insistence that Henrik Borgstrom be included any Pacioretty trade is holding up the deal. Trade talks are at a standstill. Dennis Bernstein: Don't count…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Kings, Blues, Sharks, Knights, and Bruins

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: The Los Angeles Kings have shown some interest in Jeff Skinner, but Ilya Kovalchuk is their main priority. Lou Korac: Don't see the St. Louis Blues signing Kovalchuk. TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger believes…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Skinner and Lindholm

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Los Angeles Kings have some interest in Jeff Skinner, but Ilya Kovalchuk is their main priority. Have been told that the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues have spoken with the Hurricanes…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings – Blake’s Comments, Doughty, Reider, Voynov And Trade Talk

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dan Greenspan of NHL.com: LA Kings GM Rob Blake has spoken with defenseman Drew Doughty about the time of contract negotiations and he expects them to reach an extension this offseason. "We're under the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings and the Top 25 Trade Bait Board

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: Source saying that at this point it's unlikely that the Blackhawks will trade their No. 8 draft pick. They have talked about the idea of trading their No. 27 pick for immediate help. Jay…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens … Eight To 10 Expressed Some Interest In Ilya Kovalchuk

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1290 and was talking about the Montreal Canadiens and how there is likely more change coming. “And I think certainly in the case of the…

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NHL Rumors: Barry Trotz, Los Angeles Kings, and the Boston Bruins

Where Will Barry Trotz land? Rory Boylen of Sportsnet opines about what could be next for Barry Trotz. After the New York Islanders, there are few, if any, fits. Even if teams would consider an upgrade, what would the price…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Stars, Sabres, Kovalchuk, Lucic, Hutton, Grubauer and Carlson

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: Have been told that trading Marian Hossa's contract this offseason is a "priority" for the Blackhawks. On the Dallas Stars ... Jim Matheson: The Stars 2017 first-round pick Miro Heiskanen is heading to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk Sweepstakes Galore

The Kovalchuk Suitors … Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Pierre LeBrun and other ESPN pundits believe that Kovalchuk may have as many as eight teams on his radar. The New York Islanders were thought to have interest but that does not…

Chris Wassel