Tag: Mattias Ekholm

NHL Notes: Unfit to Participate, Laine Downplays Rumors, and Immigration Issues

The list of players that are unfit to play is growing. Patrik Laine tries to downplay trade rumors. A couple of players are dealing with immigration issues.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

From not going anywhere to on the move for the Vancouver Canucks. Potential trade options for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Questions For Each Team That Lost In The Play-in Round … Predators Untouchable To It’s Time To Go

Eight teams were knocked out in the play-in round last week. A look at some offseason questions for each of them. From untouchable to tradeable for the Nashville Predators.

Mark Easson

A Deeper Look Into The Roman Josi – Nashville Predators Eight Year Extension

Roman Josi signed an eight-year extension with the Ottawa Senators worth $9.059 million AAV. We take a closer look at the signing and more.

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Preds, Sens, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Mittelstadt and Bogosian could return Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Zach Bogosian were on the ice for practice yesterday. Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Phil Housley said they aren't ruling out either Mittelstadt or Bogosian for tonight.…

Mark Easson

Best NHL Contracts: Bang For The Buck – RFA Best Values For West Defensemen

Paying younger players can work to gain value before they hit unrestricted free agency. These are just a few stories of those that exceeded projections. Today, the spotlight focuses on the defensemen position and we start off with a value…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: A Bridge Deal Or Trade For Nylander, And Potential Trade Partners

A bridge deal or trade for Nylander Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It not looking like there will be a long-term contract for William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs and Nylander can't find a number that fits for…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Potential Landing Spots For William Nylander If The Toronto Maple Leafs Leafs Decide To Trade Him

Eight potential landing spots for William Nylander if the Maple Leafs decide to trade him Michael Traikos of the Toronto Sun: Even without William Nylander, the Toronto Maple Leafs are scoring a torrid pace. Kasperi Kapanen has recorded four points…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Predators, Blues, Canucks, and Jets

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes acquired defenseman John Ramage from the Blue Jackets for future considerations. Craig Morgan: Ramage will report to Tucson of the AHL. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: The Blackhawks assign…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets and Avalanche

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs could use a defenseman with a heavy shot. If the Nashville Predators are considering the trading defenseman Mattias Ekholm, Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello should…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche, Predators and Flyers

On the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators ... Darren Dreger: Trade talks have ended with no deal. It's believed that there were three-way trade talks with the Senators, Avalanche, and Predators involving Matt Duchene. Duchene would have ended…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson