NHL Rumors: Oilers and Canadiens … Top 10 Free Agent Left Wingers
On the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: There has been trade speculation between the Oilers and Canadiens dating back to the start of this past season. Rumors have tied Max Pacioretty and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.…
NHL Rumors: Potential Offseason Trade Targets
Looking at 24 players who could be trade candidates this offseason ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Taking a look at some players who could be dealt this offseason if the right offer comes in. Oscar Klefbom - Edmonton Oilers -…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs … John Tavares and Max Pacioretty
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmonds of the Toronto Sun: believes the best way for new Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas to make a splash is to sign pending UFA John Tavares. He'll likely have to battle former…
NHL Rumors: Yakupov, Lamoriello, Oilers and Canadiens
On Nail Yakupov ... Adrian Dater: asked Nail Yakupov's agent (Larionov) if Yakupov was going to head back to the KHL: “he’s a grown man, and he will decide what’s best for him” On Lou Lamoriello ... Amar Basi: Bob McKenzie:…
NHL Rumors: 2018 Draft Picks In Play and Players Who Could Be Moved This Offseason
On 2018 draft prospect Grigori Denisenko ... Igor Eronko: Draft prospect Grigori Denisenko said that "almost every" NHL team has been in contact with him. He has two years left on his contract. Denisenko said that he will attend the…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens moved up in the draft and will be selecting at No. 3. Could they consider moving it? “At No. 3, you get a player (from the draft)…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Hurricanes, Wild, Islanders and Capitals
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Igor Eronko: Ilya Kovalchuk tell @rsportru that he'll be heading to the U.S. for contract talks. He'll be heading back to Russia by May 7th for Putin's inauguration. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing that…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Pending UFAs, Buyout? Possible Trade Targets
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall said that at the moment the plan is not to buy out forward Jori Lehtera but said that plans can change. The buyout window isn't until June. Dave Isaac: Hextall…
NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens Need At Center
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Marc Bergevin will be given another chance to run the Canadiens and will once again be looking for No. 1 center. Bergevin thought he drafted one in 2012 with Alex Galchuenyuk and…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the St. Louis Blues
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell on Lowetide.ca: The Oilers need to acquire puck moving defenseman (left or right handed), a winger or two, and a backup goaltender. Assets the Oilers could move out to acquire their needs. First-round…
Potential Offseason Moves by the St. Louis Blues
After six straight NHL postseason appearances and only two years after reaching the 2016 Western Conference Finals, the St. Louis Blues failed to qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was a difficult season for the Blues. A combination…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the Calgary Flames
On the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens ... @Prospects_Watch: Tony Marinaro said on the radio (a couple of days ago) mentioned a Flames-Canadiens trade rumor - Max Pacioretty for T.J. Brodie. On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the…