NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs and Trade Bait
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres goalie Chad Johnson is a pending UFA with a $1.3 million cap hit. He realizes that he could be moved by Monday. “You’re nervous, excited, there’s a lot…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, Bruins, Oilers and More
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: Have been told that Jeff Skinner's name continue to circulate. His cap hit and concussion history remain a concern for teams. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Bob McKenzie: The Kings are one…
NHL Rumors: Hamonic, Boedker and Staal
On Travis Hamonic and Mikkel Boedker ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: It's a long shot that the Islanders will trade Travis Hamonic before the deadline. Hamonic's agent, Kevin Epp, said yesterday that trade likely wouldn't happen until the offseason. “I…
NHL Rumors: 10 Non-Rentals and Five Teams That Should Be Aggressive
10 non-rental players that could be moved ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at 10 non-rental players that could be traded at the deadline.Nail Yakupov (22) - a year left at $2.5 million. Brandon Pirri (24) - pending RFA, qualifying…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and Philadelphia Flyers
On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Hearing that the Panthers may be cooling on Andrew Ladd due to the high asking price. Word is it would cost a first round pick and a top prospect for Ladd. Harvey Fialkov:…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canadiens, and Trade Bait List
On the Boston Bruins ... Darren Dreger: Contract negotiations between the Bruins and Loui Eriksson are ongoing, but it's believed that there is a significant gap in both term and money. Kevin Paul Dupont: Suspected asking price for Eriksson is…
NHL Rumors: Roundup of Friedman’s 30 Thoughts
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Kings are looking at adding a defensman, and possibly a forward with Marian Gaborik's injury. The Kings, and Rangers with Rick Nash, could look at LTIRing them for the…
NHL Rumors: Trade Bait, Buyers, Sellers and In Play
Trade Bait, Buyers, Sellers and In Play ... TSN: Trade Bait list Andrew Ladd Mikkel Boedker Loui Eriksson Jonathan Drouin Eric Staal Kris Russell Dan Hamhuis Nail Yakupov Dale Weise Jiri Hudler Jamie McGinn Teddy Purcell Justin Schultz P.A. Parenteau…
NHL Rumors: Nine Trade Targets and Possible Matches
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: GM's on doing business at the trade deadline. “I don’t think it’s pressure,” Wilson replied. “It’s just doing your job: Evaluating your team and what you can add. Then you look at what the…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Hunt, and Best Fits
Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators game ... Eric Engels: Scouts listed for the Canadiens - Predators: Blackhawks (2 - including GM Stan Bowman), Flames (2), Capitals (2), Stars, Devils, Avalanche, Oilers, Red Wings and Predators. Eric Engels: Blackhawks…
Pucks In Depth: Soaring Ducks, Boedker and Sellers Market
Heading into the 2015-16 season few teams - if any - had higher expectations surrounding them than the Anaheim Ducks. Early on it looked like they wouldn't come close to reaching said expectations as they stumbled out of the gate…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Lightning and Coyotes
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Frank Seravalli: The Blackhawks are looking for a first line left winger. Need to remember that Artemi Panarin will hit all of his $2.6 million on bonuses. The Blackhawks don't want to be stuck with…