Tag: Mats Zuccarello

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – McQuaid, Hayes, Zuccarello, Shattenkirk, and Smith

Lightning eyeing another Rangers defenseman? Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Tampa Bay Lightning could be keeping an eye on Rangers Adam McQuaid. Rangers, Hayes and Zuccarello talking contract Larry Brooks of the NY Post: New York Rangers GM…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, LA Kings, Colorado Avalanche and the New York Rangers

Blues buyers now?  Tom Gulitti of NHL.com: The St. Louis Blues are back in the playoff race and may not be looking to move pending free agents for draft picks and prospects - Patrick Maroon, Jay Bouwmeester, Carl Gunnarsson and Chris…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Tampa, Washington, and Toronto

The latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning Joe Smith of The Athletic:  Tampa searches for that missing piece to the puzzle. With a little wiggle room cap wise, who can they target? Names that keep popping up include Wayne Simmonds,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights — George McPhee Exploring Options

Vegas Trade Deadline Primer Jesse Granger of The Athletic:  George McPhee opened with a simple quote. “We’ll be active in terms of knowing what’s going on in the market and talking to everyone, but I couldn’t tell you right now…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Kevin Hayes, Mats Zuccarello and Adam McQuad

No contract talks means that Hayes and Zuccarello likely on the move Larry Brooks: Have been told that there have been no recent contract extension talks between the New York Rangers and pending free agent Kevin Hayes. Can anticipate a…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Deadline: San Jose Sharks — Buy A Little More?

The San Jose Sharks stand right around the top spot in the Western Conference. Furthermore, with several teams to around them in the standings, the Sharks are buying this trade deadline. Doug Wilson deals from a position of strength this…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and the Vegas Golden Knights

The Ducks need to get younger and faster Chris Johnston: Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray said that as the trade deadline is approaching, they need to get younger and faster: "I've been listening a lot lately. ... This organization, we have…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Hayes, Kreider, Zuccarello and McQuaid

Chris Krieder on Nichols on Hockey: Darren Dreger on TSN 690 was talking about New York Rangers pending UFA forward Kevin Hayes. It's still possible that the Rangers and Hayes could come to an agreement on an extension, but he…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Deadline Notes and the Rangers

Some trade deadline news and notes... Tracey Myers of NHL.com:  Several teams buying at the trade deadline being active already. The Nashville Predators acquired Brian Boyle and Cody McLeod on Wednesday for a second round and seventh-round pick respectively. The…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Leafs, Blackhawks, Jackets, Panthers, Sens, Habs, Sabres, Flames, Preds, Ducks, Wings, and Devils

31 Thoughts Rumor Roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs may take a run at Mitch Marner to try to end the "contract circus" even though Marner's camp has said no negotiations. The conversation between the Chicago Blackhawks…

Mark Easson

Notable NHL Trade Candidates and Their Potential Destinations

The NHL's Feb. 25 trade deadline is just three weeks away. As expected, several players are frequently popping up in the rumor mill as possible trade candidates. Here's a look at the notable names and their potential suitors, based on…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, and the New York Rangers

Panthers gain added flexibility for free agency Pierre LeBrun: The Florida Panthers hope they are able to take a run at Columbus Blue Jackets pending UFAs Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky. Yesterday's trade givens them some added flexibility to do so.…

Mark Easson