NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins
On the New York Islanders ... Andrew Gross of Newsday checks in with the New York Islanders. The makeover continues as New York needs defense and even goaltending help. Likely, defensive needs can be addressed in this draft. There exists…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Rangers, Senators, Blues, Stars, and Bruins
On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Jimmy Murphy: Sources are saying that the Canadiens insistence that Henrik Borgstrom be included any Pacioretty trade is holding up the deal. Trade talks are at a standstill. Dennis Bernstein: Don't count…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Senators, Canadians, Rangers and Sabres
Musings on trade rumors and draft from Vegas Chris Johnson of Sportsnet: The one thing clear about the San Jose Sharks is this - San Jose sets itself up to pursue free agents after the Mike Hoffman trade. Also, Ottawa…
NHL Rumors: Barry Trotz, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens
On Barry Trotz ... Darren Dreger: Sources saying the New York Islanders and Barry Trotz are getting close to a deal for Trotz to become their next head coach. John Shannon: Hearing that the Islanders and two other teams are…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: "It's laughable that anybody thinks Draisaitl is available. No way, no how. Not even for Karlsson." Dennis Bernstein: The Oilers have asked Cam Talbot for his 10-team trade list. The Oilers are actively…
NHL Rumors: Stastny – Jets, Avs, Habs … Minnesota Wild
On Paul Stastny ... Andy Strickland: Hearing that the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche are at the top of the list as eventual destinations for Paul Stastny. Mike McIntyre: Think the Jets would like to be able to bring Stastny…
Notable Trade Bait Approaching the 2018 NHL Draft
The 2018 NHL Draft takes place on Friday and Saturday in Dallas, TX. As the draft weekend approaches, a number of notable players are considered prime trade candidates The first domino has already dropped in the trade market. Last Friday,…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Golden Knights, Senators, Coyotes, and Jets
On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Alex Broadhurst ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets could be close to re-signing pending Group 6 unrestricted free agent forward Alex Broadhurst. On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Jimmy Murphy: After the…
NHL Rumors: Sabres and O’Reilly … NHL Draft – Canucks, Canadiens and Senators
On the Buffalo Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on the NHL Network talking about Buffalo Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly, wondering if he'll be dealt at the draft or after. Friedman notes they…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, LA Kings, and Boston Bruins
On the Dallas Stars ... Andy Strickland: Forward Tyler Seguin would be a free agent after next season and the Stars would like to not have a potential John Tavares - New York Islanders situation. "Would they trade Seguin if…