Tag: Los Angeles Kings

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sabres, Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, and Canadiens

On the Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres... TSN 1040: Bob McKenzie on the Canucks and their trade interest: "We know that Vancouver has expressed interest in Hanifin. I wouldn't be surprised if Vancouver has at least expressed some interest in…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vasilevsky, Bruins, Penguins, Kings, Hurricanes and Sabres

On Alexei Vasilevskiy ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that KHL defenseman Alexei Vasilevskiy (Andrei's brother) is getting interest from three NHL teams. The Tampa Bay Lightning are believed to be one of those teams. On the Boston Bruins ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division – Practical and 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: Kings, Canadiens, Devils, Lightning and Hurricanes

On the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens ... Dennis Bernstein: Don't see the Kings trading for Max Pacioretty. The Kings and Canadiens did talk at the trade deadline, but they ended when the asking prices was a lot. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens and Pacioretty … Kings and Doughty

On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Josh Beneteau of Sportsnet: Teams are calling Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin about Max Pacioretty according to Elliotte Friedman. Friedman said that some teams that may not want to get involved in free…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kessel, Pacioretty, Plekanec and Nylander

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phil Kessel ... TSN: Bob McKenzie on TSN's Insider Trading said it's possible that the Penguins trade Phil Kessel this offseason, but there isn't a guarantee that they will. "So they'll listen on Kessel, if…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Coyotes, Golden Knights and Predators

On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: expects the Kings to explore the idea of moving up in the draft. "Where the trade market goes (player-wise, not pick-wise) that weekend will most likely have the biggest impact on their…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Wild, Penguins, Canucks, and Ilya Kovalchuk

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Amar Basi: Elliotte Friedman on the Noah Hanifin trade rumors: "You know what's interesting, I think Ron Francis was considering trading him too, I think there was some stuff going on." On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Potential Offseason Trade Targets

Looking at 24 players who could be trade candidates this offseason ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Taking a look at some players who could be dealt this offseason if the right offer comes in. Oscar Klefbom - Edmonton Oilers -…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Oilers, Kings, Wild, Flyers, Sharks, Lightning, Knights and Ovechkin

On the NHL-NHLPA competition committee ... Pierre LeBrun: The committee met yesterday for over five hours: new goalie chest protectors should be in place for next season; sense of group was positive on goalie review moved to Toronto situation room late…

Mark Easson

The Boston Bruins Could Shop For A Blueline Upgrade

In the two weeks since the Boston Bruins elimination by the Tampa Bay Lightning from the 2018 NHL playoffs, there's growing speculation over general manager Don Sweeney's plans to improve his roster. The Bruins could use a big, physical forward…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Wild, Blues, and Maple Leafs

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Aivis Kalnins: Sounding like the LA Kings are exploring their options to bring back defenseman Slava Voynov from the KHL. On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Darren Dreger on WGR 550: "I think the…

Mark Easson