The Winnipeg Jets Could Be Trade Deadline Buyers
Entering the NHL All-Star weekend, the Winnipeg Jets find themselves in rarefied air. In previous seasons, the Jets were usually struggling at this point in the season to keep their playoff hopes alive. This year, they're jockeying for first place…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Avalanche, Canadiens, and Predators
On the New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, and Montreal Canadiens ... TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN. “We’re going to start with Rick Nash and Michael Grabner of the New York Rangers who are two players that are expected to be highly sought-after.…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is still looking for a third-line center if the price is reasonable. Rutherford won't listen to offers on his goaltenders Tristan Jarry or Casey DeSmith…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Habs, Pens, Sens, Blues, Bruins, Wild, Flames, and Avs
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that the Buffalo Sabres are shopping defenseman Viktor Antipin. Aivis Kalnins: own speculation but think the Pittsburgh Penguins could be interested. Before he signed with the Sabres, the Penguins were…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Predators, and the Top Goaltender Trade Deadline Targets
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: (mailbag) When looking at the return the Canadiens would get for Max Pacioretty, would think they would look at what the Avs got for Matt Duchene. The Avs ended…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Senators, and Penguins
On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that Montreal Canadiens could look to move out some valuable assets. “There are assets that Bergevin could consider moving out,” Dreger said. “You’re talking about Max Pacioretty, that rumour has been out…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens, Flames, and Bruins
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks forward Thomas Vanek's camp reached out to the Canucks this week about the trade the trade deadline and were told by GM Jim Benning that"we are going to evaluate all options." TSN…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, and the Ottawa Senators
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Darren Dreger: Trade interest in Sabres forward Evander Kane is heating up. A Kane trade could still be a trade deadline move as the market gets bigger. A Sam Reinhart trade in the next two…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Islanders, and Canadiens
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford is out indefinitely. Sources have said he has vertigo-like symptoms, and he could miss the rest of the season, but that hasn't been confirmed by…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Canadiens and Blue Jackets
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: Over the weekend head coach Pete DeBoer made it clear that they need to acquire a fourth line center before the trade deadline. Sources are saying that the…
NHL Rumors: Scouting ARI-SJ, Coyotes, Blackhawks, and Canucks
On scouting the Arizona Coyotes and San Jose Sharks ... Craig Morgan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Coyotes-Sharks game: Toronto Maple Leafs (2), Calgary Flames (2), Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Rangers, Capitals, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Canucks, and Bruins
Friedman's 31-thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks were among the teams that have been scouting in Sweden the past couple weeks. Some potential free agents include…