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…
Rumors: Hurricanes – Ward, Staal and No Need To Worry About Relocation
On the Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: By the time the Hurricanes finish their homestand, they should have a good idea whether they are playing for this year or looking towards next season. If they are…
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: Hawks, Stars, Caps, Wings, Flyers and Predators
On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Duncan Keith has been skating the past few days. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Keith is "close" to returning from his torn meniscus in his right knee. Keith isn't worried…
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: Wild, Predators, Kings and Lightning
On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: (mailbag) On if Jared Spurgeon could be traded before the deadline - Spurgeon will be a restricted free agent this offseason. If they are unable to re-sign hikm, it would…
Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Hurricanes, Leafs and Predators
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Bruce Boudreau got a vote of confidence from GM Bob Murray, but a finger is being pointed at Murray in some circles. Some around the league are wondering if Murray will…
Rumors II: Predators, Blue Jackets, Ducks, Wings and Leafs
On the Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: (mailbag) There are ongoing contract extension talks with Seth Jones's agent, but there is nothing imminent. On Blue Jackets and Ducks ... Craig Custance: When the Blue Jackets were looking for…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 3
For the second week in a row, the Montreal Canadiens swept all first place voteing. The Washington Capitals had a clean sweep of all second place votes. The NY Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks jumped into the top 10 this week.…
Injuries: Blues, Flyers, Bruins, Preds, Sens, Penguins and Sharks
On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Patrik Berglund skated for an hour on Wednesday and over an hour yesterday. He had offseason shoulder surgery and isn't scheduled to return until January. “He looks really good,”…