Rumors VIII: Hope Smoke Edition – Maple Leafs and the Jets
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN radio yesterday: "If Phaneuf, Kessel & all these guys who don't appreciate answering these questions didn't want to answer these questions then maybe they should have collectively worked harder & put themselves in a better playoff position…
Rumors V: Wild, Sabres, Canadiens and Maple Leafs
Craig Custance of ESPN: The Wild will likely be buyers at the deadline (added Sean Bergenheim after article was posted). The Wild's blueline has been hit with some injuries. They don't need someone like Andrej Sekera, thought it would be…
Rumors IX: Maple Leafs Edition: Phaneuf, Polak, Lupul and Bernier
Steve Simmons: As of now, the Maple Leafs don't have any offers of consequence for players that are not pending UFAs. (tweet posted at 2:42 PM) Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf on trade rumors. “It…
Trade Target: Toronto Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul
Joffrey Lupul is next up in our Trade Target series, a closer look players who could be dealt leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. Written by Peter Harling, who can be found on twitter @pharling. When the Toronto…
Rumors VIII: Penguins, Canadiens and Bruins Interested in Lupul?
Sportsnet 960 Radio: Elliotte Friedman yesterday on Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul. (transcribed by Mark Easson, myNHLtraderumors) "Heard last year that Montreal has asked about him and Toronto may deal him. I met with Dave Nonis in the summer, I asked…
Trade: Canadiens Send Sekac To Ducks For Smith-Pelly
The Montreal Canadiens have traded Jiri Sekac to the Anaheim Ducks for Devante Smith-Pelly. The 22-year old Sekac was signed by the Canadiens in the offseason and carries a $1.35 million cap hit. The 22-year old Smith-Pelly was drafted by…
Rumors I: Wisniewski, Penguins, Lightning and Oilers
Aaron Portzline: Two different sources said tonight that the Blue Jackets are shopping defenseman James Wisniewski. They are trying to trade him before Monday's deadline. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins will be buyers, but they have limited cap space.…
Injuries: Updates On Over 16 Players Including Some Big Names
Dan Murphy: Canucks GM Jim Benning didn't give a timetable for Ryan Miller's return. He said they are prepared to go with Eddie Lack and Jacob Markstrom for weeks if need be. Elliotte Friedman: Markstrom was an emergency call-up, so…
Rumors IV: Maple Leafs, Red Wings and Lightning
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs had hoped by now that Jonathan Bernier would have established himself as a No. 1 goalie, but he has been inconsistent. The Maple Leafs will have to decide how to proceed…
Rumors III: Hurricanes, Scouting, Oilers and Bruins
The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes aren't actively shopping Jeff Skinner, but teams are calling. GM Ron Francis has been taking offers on Andrej Sekera, Jiri Tlusty and Jay McClement. Skinner has four years left on his deal. It is believed…
Injuries: Zetterberg, Krejci, Kinkaid, TVR, Weber, Kane and Gorges
Shawn Mitchell: Man games lost heading into last night's game - Blue Jackets 359, Canadiens 56. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Bill Roose: Will learn more about the injury later today…
Rumors III: Canadiens, Pens, Canucks, Bruins, Sabres and Capitals
Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: A week ago the Canadiens were looking for a power forward, and maybe a physical defenseman. There was no urgency, and if they couldn't get the right player at the right price, it would…