NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers
On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that pending UFA David Backes won't be traded. Lou Korac: Being a contender, the Blues are willing to head into the offseason with Backes and see how…
NHL Rumors: 10 Non-Rentals and Five Teams That Should Be Aggressive
10 non-rental players that could be moved ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at 10 non-rental players that could be traded at the deadline.Nail Yakupov (22) - a year left at $2.5 million. Brandon Pirri (24) - pending RFA, qualifying…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers and Scouting
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Ducks would consider trading one of their young defensemen for a rental forward in Andrew Ladd.They have five defensemen under 25 - Hampus Lindholm, Cam Fowler,…
Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Panthers, Caps, Devils and More
On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Coach Ken Hitchcock injury update. Paul Stastny is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is not ruled out for tonight. Jake Allen is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Jay Bouwmeester…
Video: Matt Hendricks Hit To Be Reviewed?
Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Hendricks delivers a big hit on Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad. Ekblad did leave the game for a bit, but did return. Do you think Hendricks SHOULD be suspended? Do you think he WILL get suspended?…
Injuries: Oilers, Coyotes, Jackets, Flyers, Sens, Panthers and More
On the Oilers ... Mark Spector: The Oilers put Jordan Eberle (shoulder) on the LTIR. Bob Stauffer: Eberle and Matt Hendricks were skating with the main group at practice yesterday. Bob Stauffer: Eberle is on schedule and hasn't had any…
Injuries: Hawks, Wings, Sens, Blues, Preds, Oilers and Leafs
Injury updates for Wednesday October 21st ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: The Blackhawks will be without Duncan Keith for four to six weeks after he had surgery on his right knee. Niklas Hjalmarsson will go back to the left…
Morning Hits II: Oilers, Lightning, Sens, Flames, Leafs, Habs and Canucks
Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers have put goalie Ben Scrivens on waivers. Nikita Nikitin cleared waivers. The Oilers still have 25 players in camp. Jordan Eberle will start the season on the IR. At least one more…
Rumors II: Byfuglien, Kings and Beagle
Ken Wiebe of Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun: Wiebe and Wyman look at what the Jets should do with Dustin Byfuglien - sign to an extension, playout next season and risk losing for nothing or to trade this offseason.Wiebe…
Rumors VI: Top Rentals, Predators, Oilers and Canadiens
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: A look at the top 15 rentals and who could be interested in them. 1. Antoine Vermette - New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators2. Cody Franson - Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red…
Rumors II: Canucks, Jets, Panthers, 2017 Outdoor Game, Wild and Cap
Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks president Trevor Linden on rumors that the Canucks are interested in Ryan O'Reilly, with the Avs interested in Alex Edler. "Alex is a foundational player for us. He’s a 25-minute, all-situation defenceman that…
Rumors I: Habs, Sabres, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Oilers and Lightning
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN radio said that most teams would be interested in Cody Franson and Andrej Sekera. It would probably cost a 2nd round pick and a decent prospect. The Kings, Ducks and Avalanche are teams in…