Tag: Michael Hutchinson

Pucks in Depth: Door Still Open For The Jets, Closing On The Devils

The door is still open for the Winnipeg Jets ... It's been a rough year for the Jets. Despite adding Patrik Laine to an already talented roster, the Jets have just 43 points through 43 games. As a result, the only…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Jets, Red Wings, Kings and Canucks

On Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings ... Gary Lawless of TSN: There is no sign that the Winnipeg Jets appear to be close to trading defenseman Jacob Trouba. The Jets appear to be willing to out…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas, Jets, Islanders and the Goalie Market

On Las Vegas ... Pierre LeBrun: On the 48-hour free agent window for Las Vegas before the expansion draft. "Vegas must select 20 contracts among its 30 players picked. So only a max of 10 free agents can be picked - RFA…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Jets, Rangers and Kings

On the New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, and New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The ice system in place that Barclays Center is not suited for the Islanders long-term. Ownership is looking for other options, mainly…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Hawks, Leafs, Lightning and Bold Predictions

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Bob McKenzie: There are no contract talks between the Jets and Jacob Trouba because of his trade request. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Think that Artemi Panarin would be looking for $7 to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Hampus Lindholm and Rickard Rakell remain back in Sweden as the Ducks continue their training camp. They won't be in camp until they have a new deal. Long-term contract…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Devils, Flames, Jets and UFAs

On the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, and Winnipeg Jets ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) Even though the Rangers have many forwards, they are likely to stand pat for now. They could make a move before…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Stars, Caps, Avs, Panthers, Oilers and Senators

On the Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals,  Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Jamie Benn will get between $9 and $10 million on his next contract. Patrick Sharp and Ales Hemsky's contracts expire…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flames, Leafs, Blues and Red Wings

On the Calgary Flames ... Calgary Sun: Wes Gilbertson, Kristen Odland and Eric Francis look at the Flames season and have the future might hold. Kristen Odland: The Flames need to fix their goaltending situation. Jon Gillies isn't close to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers Still Need To A Puck-Moving Dman

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers really need to bring in a puck-moving defenseman this offseason. GM Peter Chiarelli will be looking to make a trade a draft, and it might cost him…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Expansion Draft, Wild and Oilers

Goalie market for an expansion draft ... Allan Muir of SI: Muir thinks that if the NHL expands, there could be a bunch of trades as teams put together their protected list for an expansion draft. With teams potentially only…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Senators, Jets and Drouin

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Bruce Garrioch on Cam Fowler: "His name definitely surfaced earlier in the year." On the Ottawa Senators ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Bruce Garrioch on Chris Neil's trade deadline value: "I think you could get a…

Mark Easson