NHL Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Islanders, and Capitals
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Two NCAA players the Canucks are following are U of Maine defenseman Brady Keeper and Bemidji State University defenseman Zack Whitecloud. Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks prospect Kole Lind on not signing an entry-level contract…
NHL Rumors: The Detroit Red Wings are ready to start selling
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance: A source is saying that the Red Wings have let teams know that they are ready to start selling and that more than pending UFA defenseman Mike Green will be available. It…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Nash, Grabner, Holden, Desharnais, Zuccarello and McDonagh
On the New York Rangers ... Arthur Staple: (responding to Brooks article) There are several Rangers players that would be perfect fits for the Islanders, but it's hard to imagine the Rangers helping the Islanders for a playoff push even…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the New York Islanders
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Agent J.P. Barry on Henrik Sedin saying that money doesn't matter: "That's why they have an agent, player always say that." Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks signing Thomas Vanek for $2 million…
NHL Rumors: Voynov, Sharks, Penguins, and Islanders
On Slava Voynov, the San Jose Sharks, and Pittsburgh Penguins ... TSN Insider Trading: Russian defenseman Slava Voynov would like to return to the NHL one day. He left NHL for Russia after a domestic assault incident. Darren Dreger: It…
NHL Rumors: Oilers and Avs with a little Ducks, Bruins, Islanders and Leafs
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers pending unrestricted free agent forward Patrick Maroon wants to remain with the Oilers, but GM Peter Chiarelli will be looking to sell at the NHL trade deadline. Fellow pending…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and the Detroit Red Wings
On the Los Angles Kings ... Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times: Kings GM Rob Blake won't make a move for the sake of making a move. They've struggled of late but they won't let that influence their trade…
Metropolitan Division: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Penguins
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Defenseman Brett Pesce (upper-body) practiced yesterday. He's not ready just yet, but it sounds like he's very close. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson said that it's possible…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Predators, and the Top Goaltender Trade Deadline Targets
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: (mailbag) When looking at the return the Canadiens would get for Max Pacioretty, would think they would look at what the Avs got for Matt Duchene. The Avs ended…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, and Sabres
On the Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs ... The Fourth Period: Avs defenseman Tyson Barrie is out until early-to-mid February with a broken hand, and his future with the team has been speculated for a while. He has two…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Maple Leafs
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Amy Moritz: The Sabres recalled forward Nicholas Baptiste. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Both Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm will be out of the lineup through…
The New York Islanders Need Help to Secure a Playoff Berth
After a good start to this season, the New York Islanders are in trouble. Following their 5-2 loss on Thursday to the Boston Bruins, the Isles (50 points) sat three points out of an Eastern Conference wild-card berth. Winners of just…