NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blackhawks, Flyers, Bruins, and Lightning
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Bob McKenzie: The Blackhawks interest in Dan Hamhuis has cooled considerably. Blackhawks focusing on lower-level depth options. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: A Canucks deal with the Blackhawks was close enough in the past…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs and Trade Bait
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres goalie Chad Johnson is a pending UFA with a $1.3 million cap hit. He realizes that he could be moved by Monday. “You’re nervous, excited, there’s a lot…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, Bruins, Oilers and More
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: Have been told that Jeff Skinner's name continue to circulate. His cap hit and concussion history remain a concern for teams. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Bob McKenzie: The Kings are one…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Stars and Kovalchuk
On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Dolloff of CBS Boston: Bruins president Cam Neely on Loui Eriksson “There have been recent discussions,” Neely said of Eriksson. “ Don sent something way; we haven’t gotten a response yet, but there have…
NHL Rumors: 10 Non-Rentals and Five Teams That Should Be Aggressive
10 non-rental players that could be moved ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at 10 non-rental players that could be traded at the deadline.Nail Yakupov (22) - a year left at $2.5 million. Brandon Pirri (24) - pending RFA, qualifying…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canadiens, and Trade Bait List
On the Boston Bruins ... Darren Dreger: Contract negotiations between the Bruins and Loui Eriksson are ongoing, but it's believed that there is a significant gap in both term and money. Kevin Paul Dupont: Suspected asking price for Eriksson is…
NHL Rumors: Roundup of Friedman’s 30 Thoughts
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Kings are looking at adding a defensman, and possibly a forward with Marian Gaborik's injury. The Kings, and Rangers with Rick Nash, could look at LTIRing them for the…
NHL Rumors: Nine Trade Targets and Possible Matches
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: GM's on doing business at the trade deadline. “I don’t think it’s pressure,” Wilson replied. “It’s just doing your job: Evaluating your team and what you can add. Then you look at what the…
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: Canadiens, Devils, Leafs, Wild, Bruins and Ducks
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Dale Weise thinks the odds of him being traded are higher than him remaining with the Canadiens. “For me to sit here and lie to you and say that I haven’t…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators
On the Boston Bruins ... Michael Felger of CSNNE: If the Bruins are not able to get a first round pick in a Loui Eriksson trade, they might as well hold on to him and let him walk at the…