Rumors V: Deadline Players of Interest, and the Blue Jackets
On TSN's "Players of Interest" ... TSNs Insider Trading: Leading up to the trade deadline, TSN created a list of 'players of interest' on the trade front: Loui Eriksson (BOS), Kevin Shattenkirk (STL), Radim Vrbata (VAN), Tyler Ennis (BUF), Roman…
Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…
Rumors III: Anze Kopitar Contract Extension Update
On the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar this morning ... Darren Dreger: A source this morning said that there was contract progress made last night between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar. It's not done, but getting closer. Darren Dreger:…
Rumors: Five Teams That Should Make A Trade and the Market
Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at five teams who should make a trade before the trade deadline. Montreal Canadiens - GM Marc Bergevin has been looking for a scorer. They knew heading into the season that depth upfront…
Rumors IV: Jonathan Drouin Trade Front Heating Up
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... The Fourth Period: Sounding like the Lightning are getting closer to trading Jonathan Drouin. David Pagnotta: Outside a major offer, thinking Drouin will be traded to the West. Among the West…
Rumors III: Blues, Canadiens, Red Wings and Lightning
Craig Custance of ESPN: Multiple sources saying that Kevin Shattenkirk's is in play. It's not that they Blues don't like him, it has to do that they probably can't afford him when he becomes a free agent after next season.…
Rumors: Stamkos and Drouin
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Steven Stamkos on if the Lightning players are concerned about potential changes and the trade deadline. “We are not worried about that stuff, that’s still a long ways away, and we can’t control that…
Rumors: Dreger, McKenzie and LeBrun on Jonathan Drouin
On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 radio on Wednesday on the New York Rangers interest in Jonathan Drouin. “Yeah, I would say it’s significant. It’s significant. Now, whether or not…
Not Really Rumors: Stars, Habs, Wild, Kings, Isles and Oilers
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) On if the Stars would try to trade for Dustin Byfuglien, and what would the cost be? The Stars will be interested in high-end defenseman, and they…
Trade: Canadiens Send Tokarski to Ducks for Friberg
The Montreal Canadiens have traded goalie Dustin Tokarski to the Anaheim Ducks for winger Max Friberg. The 26-year old Tokarski was drafted 122nd overall in the 5th round of the 2008 draft by the Lightning. The 23-year old Friberg was…
Rumors III: Jonathan Drouin Getting Plenty of Interest
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: It may be difficult for the Lightning to put Jonathan Drouin back in their lineup. If GM Steve Yzerman doesn't get the fair-value offer he wants, he…
Rumors II: Blues, Jackets, Habs, Sens, Pens, Bruins and Caps
On the St. Louis Blues ... David Pagnotta: There is lots of talk around the Blues. The Lightning have been scouting the Blues lately. Assistant GM Pat Verbeek was at last night's game. Both Verbeek and Yzerman were scouting the…