NHL Rumors: Julien, Gallant, Scouting EDM-ARI, and Tavares
On Claude Julien ... Pierre LeBrun: Source saying the Montreal Canadiens asked the Boston Bruins permission on Sunday to speak with Claude Julien. Elliotte Friedman: Sounds like multiple teams had asked the Bruins permission to speak with Claude Julien. The…
NHL Rumors: Scouting OTT-BUF, TOR-NYI, Panthers and Sabres
Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres ... Bruce Garrioch: Scouts listed to attend last nights the Senators - Sabres game: San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers. Bill West: The Penguins are…
Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses
With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sharks, Julien, and the Bruins
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Would have to think that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford would like to add some depth to their blueline if the price is right. Adding a depth defenseman, a…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Islanders, Panthers, and Golden Knights
On Coaches, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie: "I don't see any scenario at this point where Jon Cooper is in trouble w/ the #TBLightning." Joe Smith: McKenzie's comments are consistent…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Claude Julien, Stars and Penguins
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Michael Russo: The Coyotes had three scouts listed to attend the Minnesota Wild - Chicago Blackhawks game last night, including GM John Chayka. On Claude Julien ... Bob McKenzie: Would expect the Vegas Golden Knights…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Penguins, Bruins, Red Wings and Islanders
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin practiced yesterday in a no-contract jersey, but he did take a bit of contact at practice yesterday. It was the first contact he's taken since he suffered…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: The defense remains the Toronto Maple Leafs biggest area of concern. Morgan Rielly is obviously not 100 percent after returning from a high ankle sprain. Their recent struggles…
2016-17 Top 10 New York Islanders Prospects
The Islanders franchise seems to be stuck in a perpetual rebuilding phase. The team has had an impressive crop of promising prospects for what seems like several years but the kids need to take the next step and start making…
NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Flyers, Devils, Islanders, Stars and Kings
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is day-to-day and they've recalled Daniel Altshuller. On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: Defenseman Michael Del Zotto has a bone bruise on his leg. There is no change in…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Blues, Lightning, Sabres, KHL and Islanders
On the Vegas Golden Knights, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Buffalo Sabres and the KHL ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee will likely interview Jack Capuano for their head coaching position. Ken Hitchcock, Gerard…
NHL Rumors: Eastern Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits
Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Eastern Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers in the Eastern Conference at the All-Star break, and who could be good fits for them for those teams.…