NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Sharks, Oilers, Blues, Penguins, and Hurricanes
Helping keep Brassard out of West wasn't material part for Vegas ... Steve Carp: Golden Knights GM George McPhee on if they'll make any more trades by the deadline: "I never know what's going to transpire at the trade deadline. It…
NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers Won’t Blow It Up, But Players Will Be Moved
The Oilers won't be blown up and it's no shocker they are looking for speed ... Paul Gazzola of NHL.com: Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli yesterday: "I'm not going to blow up the team." The Oilers are looking to 'remodel'…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders
Toronto: Are They Contender Or Do They Wait? Luke Fox of Sportsnet opines that Toronto's need for a right-handed shooting top-four defenseman may not be an option as most of the markets best are left-handed. In a market of wingers,…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens
Calgary may not go rental route Eric Francis of Sportsnet writes that the Calgary Flames may not be keen on the rental route. Their chances of making the playoffs are still 50-50. There are no major gaping needs. However, only…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Oilers, and Trade Market
On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers won't be giving away Mark Letestu according to sources. The Penguins, Blue Jackets, and Maple Leafs are interested in Letestu.…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Oilers, Bruins, Lightning, and Penguins
So what about Niklas Hjalmarsson? Jamie McLennan of TSN: On the latest needs of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson would make lots of sense for the Leafs, and slots into the "Shanaplan." He is the steady presence that…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks
On the New Rangers John Shannon: The New York Rangers are open for business. Everyone is available except for goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Furthermore, there are five teams interested in Ryan McDonagh. A little more on Ryan McDonagh.... Larry Brooks from…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings and Winnipeg Jets
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings ... TSN: Frank Seravalli reported the Maple Leafs offered a 5th round pick to the Detroit Red Wings for Luke Glendening, with the Wings countering with a 2nd rounder. Darren Dreger…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Jets, Avalanche, Penguins, and Panthers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Hearing that the Ducks could be interested in Canucks winger Thomas Vanek. The Ducks were one of the teams that were considering signing him this past offseason. Vanek's agent will be talking to…
NHL Rumors: Metropolitan Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers
Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Metropolitan Division - buyers and sellers. Washington Capitals - Buyers. Could use a depth on the blue line. They paid a big price last year at the deadline for rental defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, would…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Edmonton Oilers
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Josh Yohe of The Athletic: Looking at some potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Matt Cullen - The Penguins wished they were able to re-sign him last offseason. The Wild are in the playoff…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Sabres, and Penguins
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... John Boruk of NBC Sports Philadelphia: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on looking at the goalie market and other options. “I can’t say I’ll go with the 23 guys on the roster right now," Hextall said…