Uncertain Futures for Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty
Leading up to the 2018 NHL trade deadline, Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson and Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty were fixtures in the trade-rumor mill. While the two weren't moved by last Monday's 3 pm ET deadline, one or…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Preds, Rangers, Habs, Blues, Lightning and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on goaltender Tuukka Rask and his lower-body injury: "Nursing a minor injury...we'll keep an eye on that one. Not having skated now for three days, doesn't look like he'll be able to…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens and Canucks
On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Kalman: If goaltender Tuukka Rask's injury is indeed "very minor," it may be a good idea to let Anton Khudobin get the next three starts and give Zane McIntyre a start and then bring…
NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Avs, Canadiens, Blues, Maple Leafs, and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy left yesterday's game with a lower-body injury. Here’s the Charlie McAvoy play that saw him leave the #NHLBruins #GoHabsGo game early in the first. pic.twitter.com/zSG0Ya1BJD— Colin Beswick (@CBeswick) March 3,…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, Seattle, Predators, Tavares, and Flames
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks haven't started contract talks with pending RFAs Troy Stecher and Derrick Pouliot. Contract talks should start after the season. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: "If P Chiarelli says it…
Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers
The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Pacioretty, Maple Leafs, Penguins, and Ducks
Pacioretty didn't ask to be moved ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: (entire article is worth reading) Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty on getting through the trade deadline after being surrounded by trade rumors. "It’s no surprise my name is out there,…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Senators, Sabres, Canadiens, Red Wings, and Wild
** Quick twitter embed post before they are dated ** On the New York Rangers and Ryan McDonagh ... Told there is a lot of activity on Ryan McDonagh. Obviously no guarantee, and Rangers could wait til the wire or…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Sabres, Coyotes, Penguins, Wild and Red Wings
** A quick twitter embed post ** On the New York Rangers ... Being told that @NYRangers Ryan McDonagh sweepstakes is down to 4 clubs. All in the Eastern Conference. Going to come down to if Jim Dolan has laid…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, and Canadiens
On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Source saying that the Blue Jackets contacted the Blackhawks about center Artem Anisimov and offered them a third-round pick and wanted the Blackhawks to retain half of Anisimov's salary.…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens, Wild, and Canucks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Renaud Lavoie: There has been lots of talk about Evander Kane. A few teams are showing some interest in Benoit Pouliot. Dan Kingerski: "I do believe Jason Botterill is learning a very important lesson right now:…
NHL Trade Analysis: Tomas Plekanec Traded To The Toronto Maple Leafs
Tomas Plekanec was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday. His return is here. The second round pick and Kerby Rychel are intriguing wrinkles in the transaction for Montreal. However, the bigger focus is why Plekanec to Toronto? What…