NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Bruins
On the New York Islanders ... Chris Johnston: Islanders center John Tavares said he'd be open to talking contract extension with the team this offseason and added "I'm excited about where the organization is headed." Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) Asked…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the Ottawa Senators
On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: "I don't believe St. Louis is a contender for Fleury. I think that they're all in on Jake Allen." Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Was told by someone…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Penguins and Flyers
On the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche ... ** Have not heard of Albritton before. Works for KMBC, Kansas City News. ** Steven Albritton: Hearing from a very good source that the Chicago Blackhawks are targeting Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene.…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Montreal Canadiens
On the Arizona Coyotes and Radim Vrbata ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The 35-year old Radim Vrbata isn't worrying where he'll be playing next season. Vrbata knows the Coyotes could trade him before the deadline. “There’s no protection in…
NHL Rumors: Duchene, Avalanche, Kings and Hurricanes
Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks game ... Terry Frei: Scouts listed to attend last night's Avs - Canucks game: Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes (2), Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils.…
NHL Rumors: On the Trading of First Round Draft Picks
On trading NHL draft picks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: This years draft class isn't lining up to be as good as it has in past years. Last year only one first round pick was traded at the deadline -…
NHL Rumors: Plenty For The St. Louis Blues To Think About
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Will GM Doug Armstrong consider trading for a big named goaltender before the deadline? There is speculation that the Blues could trade pending free agent defenseman Kevin…
Western Conference Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Stars, Jets, Sharks, Avs, Blackhawks and Predators
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: GM Dean Lombardi said that the earliest goaltender Jonathan Quick could return to the lineup is early March. Quick has not done any skating. Forward Tyler Toffoli has…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Senators and Avalanche
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Mike Sawatzky of the Winnipeg Free Press: Could Ondrej Pavelec return to the Jets next season after his five-year deal expires after this season? Could he back Connor Hellebuyck next year? Pavelec isn't thinking that…
Western Conference Injuries: Jets, Avs, Coyotes, Blues, Stars and Flames
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Forward Patrik Laine could return to the lineup tonight. Sean Reynolds: Forward Mathieu Perreault won't in the lineup tonight against the Sharks. He left last night's game against the Ducks after taking a…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Ott-CBJ, Blackhawks, Wings and Avalanche
Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Bruce Garrioch: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Senators - Blue Jackets game: Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Calgary…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Flyers, Hurricanes and Shattenkirk
On the Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers ... Adrian Dater: Haven't heard anything credible with regards to trade talks between the Avalanche and Flyers. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Adrian Dater: Dater's understanding that the Hurricanes have had internal talks…