Predators trade Erat and Latta to the Capitals for Forsberg
The Nashville Predators trade winger Martin Erat and center Michael Latta to the Washington Capitals for winger Filip Forsberg. The 31-year old Erat was drafted in 1999, round 7 #191 overall by Nashville Predators. The 21-year old Latta was drafted…
NHL Rumors VIII: Hannon, MacArthur, Redden, Babchuk, Red Wings, Santorelli and Hall
Pierre LeBrun: The Sharks are close to acquiring defenseman Scott Hannon, likely for a mid-round pick. Mark Masters: Clarke MacArthur on contract talks with Leafs: "Not that I'm aware of." Hockey Central: MacArthur as been medically cleared. Bruce Garrioch: Blues offering…
NHL Rumors II: Blackhawks, Blues, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Predators, Rangers and Jets
From twitter unless otherwise noted Tracey Bowman: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said that it's unlikely that he'd move any of his roster: "This group has earned the right to see what we can do as a group." ... "The focus is to keep…
Quick Hits: Devils, Fisher and Spezza injuries, Visnovsky and Scouting the Lightning-Devils
The Fourth Period: The Devils are looking to add goal scorer by the deadline. Lou Lamoriello told the Star-Ledger, "There is no question in my mind a splash usually upsets things. Adding pieces complements," Lamoriello told the paper. "That's not…
NHL Rumors III: Backups that could be available, Neuvirth, Ribeiro rejects offer, Sharks and Predators
Justin Goldman of NHL.com: Goldman lists 5 backups who could be moved by the deadline. 1. Jonathan Bernier (LA): 7-2-0 with a 1.94 and .923 SV%. 2. Michal Neuvirth (WSH): Only five appearances since Feb. 1st. Career 53-35-10 record, 2.68…
Roster notes and Goalies: Pens, Leafs, Sens, Preds, Blue Jackets, Caps, Panthers, Oilers and Hawks
From twitter unless noted otherwise Josh Yohe: Evgeni Malkin sounds like he'll be playing tonight. Pittsburgh Penguins: Malkin and Marc-Andre Fleury are game-time decisions. Tomas Vokoun will start. Will DePaoli: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma expects to keep Kunitz, Crosby and…
Quick Hits: DeKeyser, Clarkson, Merrill and Rangers scouting Sharks-Ducks
Chris Peters: Source with knowledge of the Danny DeKeyser situation believes that the Red Wings, Ducks, Predators, Oilers, Blues and Lightning are the strongest contenders. Todd Cordell: Dreger on TSN: There hasn't been any meaningful dialogue between the Devils and…
Trade Tracker Videos: Centers
Hockey Central Trade Tracker Videos: Centers | Left Wingers | Right Wingers | Defenseman | Goalies Derek Roy - Dallas Stars: March 22nd Possible Destinations: Canucks, Senators, Sharks and Oilers Nik Antropov - Winnipeg Jets: March 17th Possible destinations: Jets, Rangers, Sharks, Blue Jackets and Red Wings Mike Ribeiro…
NHL Rumors II: Garrioch Roundup – Western Conference
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talks are heating up. Top five Western Conference players that could be available. 1. Jarome Iginla RW - Several teams are waiting to see what happens. Iginla should be given right to pick…
NHL Rumors I: Stars, Kings, Bruins and Predators
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: There haven't been any talks between the Stars and Derek Roy in over a week. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: 'Gaborik to the Kings is worst trade rumor ever, it would never happen' .... but the Rangers keep…
NHL Rumors I: GMs Chiarelli, Rutherford, Regier and Holmgren talk Trade Deadline
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli leading up to the April 3rd trade deadline. "It's been that different so far," Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli told NHL.com at the GM meeting here. "Everything is compressed, so will…
Quick Hits: Video review, Waivers, U.S. GM, Scouting the Kings and Stars and Sustr signs
John Shannon via twitter: If the NHL expands video review, look to them to include 4:00 high-sticking penalties when it was a teammates stick that caused the infraction. The NHL is considering using the high-stick video review for this year's…