Tag: Mike Green

NHL Rumors: Teams That Could Be Interested In Plekanec … Lightning Have Some Cap Room

Three Teams that could be interested in Tomas Plekanec Rory Boylen of Sportsnet:  The center has become more than an afterthought. Marc Bergevin could have at least three potential suitors err destinations for the forward. Plekanec's six million dollar salary…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Defense and Goaltender Trade Market – Possible Destinations and Notes

On the Defenseman and Goaltender Trade Market ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Defensemen and goaltenders that could be traded by the trade deadline and three possible landing spots. Mike Green - Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks Erik Gudbranson - Toronto…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Philadelphia Inquirer: (mailbag) If the Flyers look to acquire a goaltender because of Brian Elliott's injury status, they could look at Toronto's Calvin Pickard. Pickard is fourth on the Leafs depth chart,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning

On the New York Islanders ... Brian Heyman of Newsday: It's unlikely the Islanders trade forward Brock Nelson. If the Islanders look to improve on the blue line or in net before the deadline, they would likely have to move…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Senators, Canadiens, Predators, Stars, and Coyotes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, and the Arizona Coyotes ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada "Headlines" Chris Johnston: The Toronto Maple Leafs have told at least two teams that James van Riemsdyk won't…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Predators, Stars, Sabres, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, and Golden Knights

On the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Vegas Golden Knights ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Rick Nash's agent has already spoken with eight to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, and Lightning

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said that he's been vocal about what he thinks the Maple Leafs should acquire before the trade deadline: “The people who need to know, know.” Mark Masters: Babcock on their…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Trade Deadline Buyers – Eastern Conference

The NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline is less than three weeks away. Speculation is ramping up over which clubs could be potential buyers. Here's a look at the five Eastern Conference teams most likely to jump into the trade market.…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Scouting OTT-MON, Red Wings, Capitals, and Lightning

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Senators-Canadiens game: Calgary Flames (2), Columbus Blue Jackets (2), Arizona Coyotes (2), New York Islanders, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings,…

Mark Easson

NHL rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, and the Trade Market

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning being able to trade for defenseman Erik Karlsson might be a pipe dream, but it's not an impossibility. The Senators have said they don't want to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Lightning, Golden Knights, and Capitals

On the New York Rangers ... Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: Wondering if the Rangers look to trade defenseman Ryan McDonagh, who would be interested? The Toronto Maple Leafs could use a good veteran defenseman. The 28-year old McDonagh…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, and a Top 30 Trade Bait Board

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Believe that Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff will be watching the forward trade market, despite losing defenseman Jacob Trouba for six to eight weeks. Cheveldayoff may be willing to move some…

Mark Easson