2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 8
After being tied for top spot with the New York Rangers last week, the Dallas Stars sit alone on top this week in our weekly consensus NHL power rankings. Four of eight media outlets had the Stars ranked first, with…
Rink Rumblings: Contenders Confounded By Key Injuries, Cap Limitations
Entering the first week of December, three of the four NHL division leaders; the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings have been struck by injuries to key players. These teams cannot address those losses because of a lack…
Injuries: Canadiens, Rangers, Ducks, Sabres, Bruins and More
On the Canadiens ... Pierre LeBrun: Carey Price met with doctors over the weekend to have more tests done. The Canadiens should have more concrete info early this week. On the Rangers ... Dan Rosen: Derek Stepan has two broken…
Rumors: Kopitar, Stamkos, College UFAs, and Senators
On Kopitar, Stamkos and potential college UFAs ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: Think that a deal between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar is "close," but not done. McKenzie thinks they have the term (expected to be the maximum eight…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 7
The Dallas Stars and New York Rangers are tied for top spot in our consensus power rankings for week seven. The Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals remain status quo at third and fourth. The Blues move up two spots into…
Rumors III: Canucks, Blackhawks, Rangers and Devils
On the Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks and Radim Vrbata haven't held any contract extension talks. The Canucks may be waiting to see how the Canadian dollar effects the salary cap. Teams will get a cap projection…
Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…
Rumors: Hurricanes – Ward, Staal and No Need To Worry About Relocation
On the Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: By the time the Hurricanes finish their homestand, they should have a good idea whether they are playing for this year or looking towards next season. If they are…
Rumors IV: Rangers and Sharks
On the Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: With only having $1.6 million in salary cap space at the moment and potential issues for next season, Patrick Marleau's $6.667 million salary cap hit should rule him out for the…
Rumors III: Marleau Part II – Rangers, Preds, Hawks and Habs
On Patrick Marleau Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Sharks are trying to transition from Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton to Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture. There is a big part of the Sharks fan base that loves Marleau, and owner…
Rumors: Marleau – Rangers, Ducks and Kings
On the Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: A source is saying that Patrick Marleau would accept a trade to the Rangers, Ducks and Kings if a deal could be worked out.The Rangers have sent scout to the…
Rumors and Notes: Lightning, Rangers and Flyers
On the Lightning ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Agent Don Meehan on TSN 1050 on the contract situation between Steven Stamkos and the Lightning. “Well, I think although it may not be the norm, it’s not unprecedented. We had…