2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Needs of Playoff Bubble Teams
Heading toward the NHL trade deadline, it's expected most of the playoff contenders will be buyers while those out of postseason contention will be sellers. Bubble teams, meanwhile, are those barely clinging to a wild-card berth or sitting just outside…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Hoffman, Brassard, Smith and Oduya
On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: The Senators need to make a hockey trade. The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the multiple teams that are interested in Derick Brassard. Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger on TSN said…
NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Devils, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Canucks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Kesler is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Goaltender Mike Smith (lower-body) was on the ice before the team practiced yesterday morning. On the Colorado…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Stars, Kings, Seattle, Canucks, and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Elliotte Friedman: Dennis Rasmussen cleared waivers, and his contract is terminated. The Ducks put Korbinian Holzer on waivers. On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Good news for the Flames and Mike Smith, who will…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Blues, and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Dennis Rasmussen on unconditional waivers. On the Calgary Flames ... Darren Dreger: The MRI results for Mike Smith should be known this morning to give a better idea of what…
NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Avs, Kings, Wild, Canucks, and Jets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres forward Jack Eichel will be out indefinitely with a high-ankle sprain. Coach Phil Housley said that Eichel could be out for four to six weeks. There are eight…
NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Red Wings, Kings, Devils, Flyers, and Sharks
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Brad Marchand and Anders Bjork were ruled out for the first two games of their road trip, so they could be ready for this weekend. If not, they could be…
Pacific Division: Calgary Flames Season Outlook
Calgary Flames 2017-18 Outlook Forwards Calgary’s promising young forwards, including leading scorers Johnny Gaudreau (61 points in 72 games) and Sean Monahan (a team-high 27 goals contributing to 58 points) hope to build on success next year. Matthew Tkachuk, vital…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames and Arizona Coyotes
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Darren Dreger: Alex Galchenyuk is likely going to be traded, but contract talks with the Canadiens continue. David Pagnotta: Contract talks between the Montreal Canadiens and Alex Galchenyuk are ongoing. If the Canadiens receive an…
NHL Trade: Arizona Coyotes Trade Mike Smith To The Calgary Flames
The Arizona Coyotes have traded goaltender Mike Smith to the Calgary Flames for a conditional 2018 third round pick, Brandon Hickey and the rights to Chad Johnson. The 35-year old Smith was drafted 161st overall in the 5th round of the…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Flames and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes and Calgary Flames ... Elliotte Friedman: Hearing that the Coyotes and Flames are talking about a Mike Smith trade. Sarah McLellan: Mike Smith has a modified no-trade clause - eight team list that he won't accept…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers, Islanders, Coyotes, Flames, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: There are some that think the Anaheim Ducks feel pressure to move a defenseman, but they…