Rink Rumblings: Pacific Division – Trade Gifts From Santa
As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…
NHL Rumors: Top NHL Trade Candidates Team
Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the all NHL trade candidates team heading into the holiday break. “It’s pretty tough right now. So many teams against the cap, so many teams in it,” said one Eastern Conference general manager this…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Is it time to blow it up?
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Darren Dreger: "Duchene, Landeskog...name a core player and the rumors will be flying once the roster freeze lifts. Something has to give in Colorado." Adrian Dater: There are 50 games remaining for the Avalanche, "but it…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Golden Knights, Oilers, Avs and the Trade Market
On the Wininpeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Think that Winnipeg Jets goaltender doesn't look like a No. 1 starter just yet. The Jets could use a veteran like a Jimmy…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche, Stars and Kings
On the New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche ... The Fourth Period: The Islanders are looking to improve their roster and find a winger for John Tavares. Coach Jack Capuano and GM Garth Snow's future depend on their results this…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Kings, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Flyers
Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils ... Hockey Inside/Out: Scouts listed to attended the Canadiens-Devils game last night: Vegas (2), Blackhawks (2), Flames (2) Stars, Ducks, Hurricanes, Devils, Predators, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Canucks, Coyotes, Sharks, Sabres, Kings, and…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Isles, Canucks, Stars, Avs, Wild, Kings and Blue Jackets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Coyotes could make another attempt to re-sign center Martin Hanzal. It may depend on how good the trade offers are for him between now and the trade deadline. On Vadim Shipachyov and Evgenii…
Quick Hits: Roster Notes, Injury Updates and Starting Goalies
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Defenseman John Klingberg will be scratched for missing a team meeting. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Mike Zeisberger: The Blue Jackets activate defenseman Seth Jones from the IR. He's missed the past…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Ducks, Senators, Avs and Coyotes
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Patric Hornqvist is out day-to-day with a concussion. Chris Kunitz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Pavel Buchnevich (back)…
NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Blue Jackets and Avalanche
On the New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche ... Arthur Staple: TSN's Frank Seravalli reported that Islanders GM Garth Snow gave the coaching staff a vote of confidence. The Islanders are trying to trade for a forward. Arthur…
Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Kings, Avs, Coyotes, Stars and Preds
On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: Was told that Johnny Gaudreau's surgery went well yesterday. They are still unsure of the time frame. They should know more in the few days. Elliotte Friedman: Initial talk is that Gaudreau will be out…
Western Conference Injuries: Preds, Kings, Flames, Avs and more
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Goaltender Pekka Rinne missed last night's game and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Rinne didn't practice Monday and the team said it was a "maintenance day." GM David Poile said…