Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Stars and Wild
On the Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Joffery Lupul has been productive under Mike Babcock, scoring seven goals in 18 games. It is still too early to suggest there is a trade market for Lupul. The Maple Leafs…
Rumors: Avs, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flyers
On the Avalanche ... Elliotte Friedman on Saturday night: Joe Sakic and the Avalanche usually keep things close to their chest, so a lot of people were surprised when they hinted that change would be coming and that Matt Duchene's…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Some League Notes
INJURY NOTES ... On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Duncan Keith and Michal Rozsival will play tonight. On the Sabres ... John Vogl: Defenseman Zach Bogosian is happy with the way full practices have gone.…
Rumors II: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Sens, Blackhawks and Avs
On the Blue Jackets ... TSN's Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Teams are calling the Blue Jackets about Ryan Johansen. GM Jarmo Kekalainen isn't shopping Johansen, and Dreger doesn't think he has any interest in trading him, but every player has…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 5
The Canadiens remain at the top as they received seven of eight first place rankings. The Stars hold down second spot, with the Rangers jumping from seventh to third. The Blues and Capitals round out this weeks top five. Since…
Rumors III: Marleau Part II – Rangers, Preds, Hawks and Habs
On Patrick Marleau Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Sharks are trying to transition from Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton to Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture. There is a big part of the Sharks fan base that loves Marleau, and owner…
Injuries: Pens, Habs, Lightning, Sharks, Wild, Leafs and More
On the Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Pascal Dupuis practiced yesterday. It seems that whatever tests were performed on Dupuis when he returned to Pittsburgh detected no blood clot-related problems. Seth Rorabaugh: Coach Mike Johnston said that Pascal Dupuis has been…
Rumors: Blackhawks, Wild and Avalanche
On the Blackhawks ... Chris Kuc and Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Both Duncan Keith and Michal Rozsival are getting closer to returning to the Blackhawks lineup, but sources are saying they are pushing hard to trade for a…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 4
For the first time since week 1, there are more than just the Montreal Canadiens at the top of someone rankings - three teams received first place votes. The Dallas Stars have moved up two slots to second overall this…
Rumors II: Leafs, Stars, Canadiens, Flames, Kings, Predators and Coyotes
Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Flyers and Maple Leafs were heavily after Nikita Zaitsev last summer, with the Flames, Kings and Canucks interested as well. “If he’s not 100 per cent ready for the NHL,” one…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Richards, and the Stars
On the Maple Leafs and Ducks The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs are one of the more active teams on the trade front and are reportedly in on multiple trade talks. The Leafs and Ducks are reportedly having significant talks…
Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins and Bruins
On the Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: McGran looking at which Maple Leafs could stay around for their rebuild. Morgan Rielly - better than 90 percent. Jake Gardiner, Dion Phaneuf, James van Riemsdyk and Scott Harrington…