Tag: Mikael Granlund

NHL Rumors: The Minnesota Wild May Find Themselves As Sellers

The Minnesota Wild may find themselves as sellers David Pagnotta: Some of the top teams have a significant interest in Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal. He's a pending UFA that has "a strategic 10-team no-trade list." Will be a tough…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander Could Be Getting Close

Maple Leafs and Nylander closing the gap on a new deal Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock on possibly getting Auston Matthews and William Nylander back later this week: "It’s my assumption we’re getting both back. Obviously, we’ll…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Minnesota Wild

Daley could become trade bait for the Red Wings at the deadline Ansar Khan of MLive: Trevor Daley is a left-handed defenseman who plays the right side. If the Detroit Red Wings are out of the playoff race, they could…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, NHL Buyouts, and the Minnesota Wild

The Latest On Barry Trotz … Tarik El-Bashir of NBC Sports Washington suggests that Barry Trotz wants to come back but no deal is there yet. The Washington Capitals are living in Stanley Cup euphoria so news may travel a little…

Chris Wassel

Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is traveling with the Blue Jackets on their road trip but it's doubtful that he plays. It is a good sign that he is going with the team. On…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Waivers, Lightning, Capitals, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Lines and Pairings

Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: The Florida Panthers claimed goaltender Antti Niemi off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Everyone else from yesterday cleared waivers. The New York Rangers put Adam Cracknell on waivers today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Waivers, Injury Updates and Lines From Practice

On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers today: Antti Niemi (Penguins), Eric Fehr (Maple Leafs), Jordan Schroeder (Blue Jackets) and Colin McDonald (Flyers) NHL Injury Updates ... Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins defenseman Matt Hunwick (concussion) skated this morning…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Canadiens, Ducks, Coyotes, Wild, Blues and Kings

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Defenseman David Schlemko had hand surgery and will be out for three to four more weeks. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have assigned winger Nic Kerdiles to San Diego…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Canucks, Ducks, Stars, Predators, Coyotes, Blues, Wild, and Coyotes

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma: GM Jim Benning confirmed that Jonathan Dahlen would play for a month with Timra of Allsvenskan, and then move to the Swedish Elite League. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Escrow, Sabres, Wings, Pens, Sens, Habs, Leafs, Wild, Blackhawks and Canucks

On NHL Escrow ... Pierre LeBrun: Escrow for the first quarter of the year is set at 11.5 percent for NHL players. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Defenseman Marco Scandella played over 21 minutes in…

Mark Easson

Central Division: Minnesota Wild Season Outlook

Forwards The forwards will keep playing their two-way game. They do not have to chase the play so often, which was something which happened plenty last season. Last year came down to the Minnesota Wild not being able to score…

Chris Wassel

NHL News: Islanders, Blues, Wild and Hurricanes

On the New York Islanders and Calvin de Haan ... Mike Kelly: The New York Islanders and Calvin de Haan settled on a one-year deal worth $3.3 million and avoided their salary arbitration hearing. Mike Kelly: "$3.3M is on the…

Mark Easson