NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Stars, and Bruins
On the Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin made the first move by firing Michel Therrien and hiring Claude Julien. The next move should be to acquire a center, preferably a top-line…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Hanzal, Halak, Possible Targets
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dan Barnes of Edmonton Journal: As the trade deadline draws closer, Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli hinted at what his true needs are. He was more clear on involvement, however. “I don’t think we’re quite ready to…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Avalanche and Canadiens
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of the CSN Bay Area: It's unlikely the Sharks will make a big trade before the deadline. They could look at bringing in a backup goaltender. Aaron Dell does have a 6-3-1…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Avs, Canucks, Trade Suggestions, Blackhawks and Blues
On the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche ... John Shannon: Sounding like the Senators and Avs will play in Stockholm Sweden next November 8th and 10th. NHLPA and NHL still need to come to a final agreement. On the Vancouver…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Devils, Flames, Leafs, Sharks and Capitals
On the Arizona Coyotes, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Teams that don't acquire Martin Hanzal could turn to Brian Boyle. The Lightning may be in a holding pattern…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Blues and Coyotes
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Bob McKenzie: Gerard Gallant and Jack Capuano appear to be the leading candidates from the Golden Knights head coaching job. On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on pending free agent…
NHL Rumors: Some Team Needs and Fits, and the Calgary Flames
On Team Needs and Potential Fits ... Frank Seravalli: On TSN Hockey Tuesday night looking at some team needs and potential fits. Chicago Blackhawks - Need: Left winger for Jonathan Toews. Potential fit: Patrick Eaves Los Angeles Kings - Need:…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers and Hurricanes
On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: Forward Curtis Lazar is still highly regarded by the Senators. He needs to play and develop though, which would be his motivation for a change. Darren Dreger: JP Barry, Lazar's agent, is expected…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Coyotes, Blackhawks and Top Trade Bait
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is looking for a third line center. He was in Minnesota watching the Wild play the Lightning. He was looking at center pending UFA Brian…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Martin Hanzal
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Scouts listed to attend last Saturday's Coyotes-Penguins game: Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Vegas Golden Knights (2), Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins.…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Rangers, Penguins and Canadiens
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (the Rangers had a scout at the Kings AHL affiliate on the weekend) Don't see a fit between the NY Rangers and LA Kings. The Rangers don't really have any pending unrestricted…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Coyotes and Matt Duchene Best Fits
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Connor Hellebuyck will be one of the Jets goaltenders next season. Ondrej Pavelec could be traded before the deadline, and if not, the pending UFA likely won't be back…