Tag: New York Rangers

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Habs, Pens, Sens, Blues, Bruins, Wild, Flames, and Avs

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that the Buffalo Sabres are shopping defenseman Viktor Antipin. Aivis Kalnins: own speculation but think the Pittsburgh Penguins could be interested. Before he signed with the Sabres, the Penguins were…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Deadline: Are the New York Rangers Buyers or Sellers?

In recent weeks, the New York Rangers have frequently surfaced in the NHL trade-rumor mill. Though they're holding the last wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers (53 points) enter this week with just four victories in their last ten…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Wild, and Hurricanes

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning have lost their swagger and have lost five of their past seven games. The Lightning are 30th in the league in faceoff win percentage and could…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo Sabres: Pending UFA Evander Kane knows a trade call is likely coming his way before the NHL trade deadline. TSN has reported that the Sabres are looking for as many…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella on defenseman Ryan Murray's injury: “Not even close. Not even in the conversation for me.” Aaron Portzline: Murray was on the ice on Wednesday and skated for one drill before…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Top Trade Bait, and the New York Rangers

On Top 25 players that could be traded ... TSN: Top 25 trade bait board. Evander Kane - Buffalo Sabres - left wing - UFA 2. Patrick Maroon - Edmonton Oilers - left wing - UFA 3. Mike Green -…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Canucks, and Golden Knights

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Andy Strickland: Goaltender Scott Wedgewood has played 19 games so far and needs to get to 28 games for the Coyotes to keep his RFA rights. If he plays less than 28 games he'll become…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Rangers, Capitals, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Canucks, and Bruins

Friedman's 31-thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks were among the teams that have been scouting in Sweden the past couple weeks. Some potential free agents include…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward Noel Acciari suffered an upper-body injury on Monday and missed practice yesterday. The Bruins are hopeful that he'll be able to play tonight. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Coyotes, Kings, and Maple Leafs

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks ... Adrian Dater: The New York Rangers had two scouts at yesterday's Avs-Ducks game. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: "Per recent reports the Coyotes have made D Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Niklas Hjalmarsson…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Lightning, Senators, Rangers, and Sharks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, and San Jose Sharks ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines. Chris Johnston: On the report that Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson has requested a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Rangers, Senators, Leafs, Canucks and Trade Bait Board

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bob McKenzie: The Sabres are looking for a high draft pick - a first or second pick - and a good prospect for Evander Kane. The rental market hasn't been defined yet. Also, "If teams…

Mark Easson