NHL Eastern Conference Players to Watch in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs
There are some intriguing players to watch from the Eastern Conference this Stanley Cup Playoffs. Lyle Richardson takes a closer look.
NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of The End
The regular season is over, and there is a new rookie of the month. Furthermore, it is time to announce our Calder Trophy winner. Other rookies performed well but only one could take the top spot. The field was tough…
NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of February
February is over, and there is a new rookie of the month. Furthermore, it is a first year player from Tampa Bay that has burst onto the scene and took it to new heights. Other rookies performed well but only…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Penguins, Rangers, and Lightning
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on their trade deadline approach: "If we can upgrade at the right price, we’ll look at it. But I’ll say it: we’re not giving up a really good…
NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of December
December is over and much has changed. When one first looked at the Calder Trophy race (best rookie), it looked to be Nico Hischier versus Nolan Patrick. There was Clayton Keller as a good third choice. However, it is clear that everything up is down…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Senators, Islanders and Canucks
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: There have been rumors that the Blue Jackets could be interested in Senators center Derick Brassard. Brassard said he has good memories of playing in Columbus. He has a modified no-trade clause…
NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson – Islanders, Leafs, Rangers, Stars and Red Wings
On the Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings ... Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: The New York Islanders have plenty of assets and could use a top-end, right-handed…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Top Five Trade Destinations for Matt Duchene
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: Wondering if the easiest solutions for the Oilers and Leon Draisaitl is a two-year bridge deal with a $6 million salary cap hit. David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Hard to argue that…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Duchene, Kings, Senators and more
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Matt Duchene, LA Kings, Ottawa Senators and more ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One executive thinks that offer sheets are coming. “There simply are not enough impact players available in free agency,” one…
NHL Rumors: Potential Buyouts and the New York Islanders
On Buyouts ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at players that could be bought out if they can't be traded or moved to Vegas: Dan Girardi (NYR), Marc Staal (NYR), Antti Niemi (DAL), Kevin Bieksa (ANA), Benoit Pouliot (EDM), Francois…
Morning Hits: Waivers, Pens, Avs, Oilers, and 2015 1st Round Picks
Renaud Lavoie: On waivers yesterday: Chris Porter and Colin McDonald (PHI), Cody Bass (NSH), Dominik Uher, Kael Mouillierat, Steve Olesksy, Reid McNeill and Will O'Neill (PIT), Chris Butler and Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson (STL), Zach Stortini, Eric O'Dell, Michael Kostka and Fredrik…
Rumors II: Draft Notes – Flyers and Devils
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said they could use two of their 10 draft picks on goaltenders, and Matej Tomek is on their radar. Head coach Dave Hakstol recruited Tomek to play at North Dakota…