Tag: NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the St. Louis Blues

Ottawa on the precipice of a game changing draft Bruce Garrioch of The Ottawa Citizen:  Pierre Dorion remains a busy man these days. Consider that Ottawa has 13 picks in this year's draft. Also, nine of them are in the…

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NHL Rumors: Goaltending UFA’s and the Nashville Predators

Goaltending Unrestricted Free Agents This Fall Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic:  Again, the problem with unrestricted free agents when it comes to goaltending is often, too many stay put. The big one of this class may just be Jacob Markstrom.…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Florida Panthers – The Latest

Florida's next general manager inherits real mess Matt Larkin of Sports Illustrated (THN):  A season with too many lapses from goaltending on out illustrates Florida's problems even if the solutions seem obvious. The next general manager inherits a true dilemma…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Goaltenders and Depth

A little patience on the Edmonton Oilers' goalie search? Mark Spector of Sportsnet:  It is obvious that Edmonton has to address their goaltending issues but patience could be a virtue here. Their goaltending was good enough to finish in the…

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NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Brind’amour, and Puljujarvi

Steven Stamkos and the mystery of NHL Playoff Injuries Joe Smith: This will not sit well with Tampa Bay Lightning fans but Stamkos, as expected, will sit out Saturday's round robin finale. The forward will not play against the Philadelphia…

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NHL Rumors: An Early Look At the 2020-21 Hockey Season

With no hockey to discuss at present, there’s no better time to take an early look at what next season could hold. The 104th official season of the National Hockey League is set to begin in October, with 31 teams…

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NHL Rumors: From Wild GM Bill Guerin to Zach Hyman

Bill Guerin, the Minnesota Wild, and the rebuild/reload debate... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News:  Bill Guerin made moves that suggested the Minnesota Wild were both a buyer and seller. However, Guerin struck back with this quote. “I would say…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Shayne Gostisbehere, and Scott Laughton

The Philadelphia Flyers were offered packages for Shayne Gostisbehere and Scott Laughton. Fletcher didn't give in and laughed at Laughton being dangled.

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NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, and Tomas Tatar

The Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, and Tomas Tatar headline this edition of MY NHL Trade Rumors today. Here are some more stories on them.

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NHL Rumors: Chris Kreider, Kyle Palmieri, and the Boston Bruins

Chris Kreider and Kyle Palmieri are two main targets for the Boston Bruins as the weekend approaches. Let's see what else is lurking on the rumors.

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NHL Rumors: The Chicago Blackhawks and the Salary Cap

Do the Chicago Blackhawks become sellers now? Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times:  The New Jersey Devils moved Andy Greene and Blake Coleman for very solid returns. That begs the question. Should Chicago get in on the selling act before…

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NHL Rumors: Henrik Lundqvist, Alex Georgiev, and the New York Rangers

The Henrik Lundqvist mess Larry Brooks of the New York Post:  Over and over again, the three-headed goalie situation continues to play out in New York. For his part, Henrik Lundqvist says little, remains quiet and goes about his business.…

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