Rink Rumblings – Big Contracts Could Be On The Move Come Summer Time
The National Hockey League is down to the final four of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and teams are putting their finishing touches to their plans for the 2016 NHL Draft and free agency on July 1. It is not expected…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings – Lucic, Gaborik and Brown
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (answer question) Dan Hamhuis and Jacob Trouba could be at the top of the Los Angeles Kings list of potential additions for this offseason. Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period: A contract…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Wild, Isles, Kings, Stars, Lightning and More
On the New York Rangers ... Andrew Gross: Henrik Lundqvist stayed at the arena and didn't go to the hospital after he took a stick to the eye area at the end of the first period. There was no immediate…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Rangers, Pens, Blues and More
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Josh Cooper: Coach Darryl Sutter said that Marian Gaborik isn't available, but didn't indicate for how long. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: GM Bob Murray with updates: Rickard Rakell is probable for…
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: Leafs, Kings, Jackets, Coyotes, Gomez and Hunt
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: If a team like the Blackhawks want to add a big salary like Eric Staal's, they could trade Bryan Bickell to a team like the Maple Leafs…
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: 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…
Rumors II: Kings, Leafs, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Ducks
On the Kings and Maple Leafs ... David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Kings and Anze Kopitar are not close on a contract extension. Both sides have agreed on eight-years, but are apart on money. Pagnotta doesn't see Kopitar…
Rumors III: Canucks and the Kings
Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: The Canucks won't be trading away future assets according to GM Jim Benning. “I talk to other general managers in the league and have a feel for what’s going on,” Benning said. “But if…
Injuries: Rangers, Oilers, Leafs, Kings, Wings, Stars, Jackets and Lightning
Danny Knobler of ESPN: Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh separated his left shoulder last night after a hit from Jets Evander Kane. It is the same shoulder that was separate at the end of the regular season last year, causing him…
Looking Back: The Marian Gaborik Trade to the Blue Jackets by the Rangers
This is part two of a two-part series looking back at two blockbuster trades between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Rangers in the 2012-2013 season. Part one was Blue Jackets trading Rick Nash to the Rangers. This second…