Rumors III: Devils, Oilers, Islanders, Leafs and Canadiens
On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM Ray Shero has said that he won't give up future assets for rental players. The Devils currently hold the second wild-card spot. They could use some scoring,…
Rumors III: Oilers, Ducks and Islanders
On the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and New York Islanders ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman was on Bob Stauffer's CHED 630 radio show. Stauffer mentions the Oilers trying to upgrade their blueline on the right side…
Rumors V: Panthers, Jets, Blues, Isles, Rangers and Hawks
Craig Custance of ESPN: The Florida Panthers could use some scoring on the wing, with Andrew Ladd being the perfect fit. GM Dale Tallon loves his former Blackhawks. Tallon and Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff have had at least one trade…
Rumors III: What The Oilers Could Look At If They Win The Draft Lottery
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks that if the Edmonton Oilers win the draft lottery this year, they should offer the No. 1 pick to the Arizona Coyotes for defensman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Oilers would get their No.…
Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Jets, Bruins and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: Looking at five Toronto Maple Leafs that could be traded at the deadline, potential trade partners and the possible return. James Reimer: The Canadiens and Blues might be…
Rumors II: Wild, Islanders and Blue Jackets
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild's scouting meetings ended before Saturday's game against the Predators. No trades appear imminent for the Wild. “You can’t overreact and force trades,” Fletcher said by phone as…
Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…
Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Panthers, Caps, Devils and More
On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Coach Ken Hitchcock injury update. Paul Stastny is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is not ruled out for tonight. Jake Allen is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Jay Bouwmeester…
Video: Marcus Johansson To Have Hearing Today
NHL Player Safety: Capitals forward Marcus Johansson will have a hearing today for his illegal check to the head of Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey. Jeff Marek: Johansson's hit was similar to Gudas/Zibanejad and Thompson/Faulk, both got three game suspensions. Do you…
Rumors II: Isles, Jackets, Richards, Flyers, Scouting Sens-Panthers
On the New York Islanders ... Scott Burnside of ESPN: Kyle Okposo is in the final year of his five-year, $14 million contract - a $2.8 million cap hit. Okposo will be looking for a big raise on his next…
Not Really Rumors: Stars, Habs, Wild, Kings, Isles and Oilers
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) On if the Stars would try to trade for Dustin Byfuglien, and what would the cost be? The Stars will be interested in high-end defenseman, and they…
Rink Rumblings – Trade Deadline Outlook – Metropolitan Division
With the season reaching the halfway mark, NHL general managers have a general idea of what areas need to be addressed on their respective clubs. Trades have been virtually non-existent (just 4 deals during the regular season) until a flurry…