NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Sharks and Rangers
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: (asked if he feels Max Pacioretty wants to be traded out of Montreal) "I think he wanted to stay, but once it became clear that was unlikely he wanted to just get it…
NHL Rumors: Quick Hits on Canucks, Leafs/Canadiens … Canadiens and Pacioretty
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Elliotte Freidman said on Sportsnet 650 that a comparable for Brock Boeser's next contract could be Johnny Gaudreau's six-year, $40 million deal. On the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dan Robertson:…
Uncertain Futures for Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty
Leading up to the 2018 NHL trade deadline, Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson and Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty were fixtures in the trade-rumor mill. While the two weren't moved by last Monday's 3 pm ET deadline, one or…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blues, Capitals, and Panthers
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mike Kelly: Sometime this week the Chicago Blackhawks are expected to announce a two-year contract extension for Erik Gustafsson. The pending RFA is making $650,000 this season, and the extension is expected to be…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Preds, Rangers, Habs, Blues, Lightning and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on goaltender Tuukka Rask and his lower-body injury: "Nursing a minor injury...we'll keep an eye on that one. Not having skated now for three days, doesn't look like he'll be able to…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Penguins, Capitals, and Panthers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning were talking with the Senators ahead of the trade deadline about defenseman Erik Karlsson. The sense was that they weren't close to a deal. Ryan…
NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Avs, Canadiens, Blues, Maple Leafs, and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy left yesterday's game with a lower-body injury. Here’s the Charlie McAvoy play that saw him leave the #NHLBruins #GoHabsGo game early in the first. pic.twitter.com/zSG0Ya1BJD— Colin Beswick (@CBeswick) March 3,…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, Seattle, Predators, Tavares, and Flames
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks haven't started contract talks with pending RFAs Troy Stecher and Derrick Pouliot. Contract talks should start after the season. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: "If P Chiarelli says it…
Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers
The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…
Top 10 NHL Summer Trade Bait Candidates
The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw several stars, such as Ryan McDonagh and Evander Kane, shipped off to new teams. There were also several high-profile players considered trade bait who, for a variety of reasons, still remain with their current…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Pacioretty, Maple Leafs, Penguins, and Ducks
Pacioretty didn't ask to be moved ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: (entire article is worth reading) Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty on getting through the trade deadline after being surrounded by trade rumors. "It’s no surprise my name is out there,…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, and Canadiens
On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Source saying that the Blue Jackets contacted the Blackhawks about center Artem Anisimov and offered them a third-round pick and wanted the Blackhawks to retain half of Anisimov's salary.…