NHL Rumors: Tampa, Washington, and Toronto
The latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning Joe Smith of The Athletic: Tampa searches for that missing piece to the puzzle. With a little wiggle room cap wise, who can they target? Names that keep popping up include Wayne Simmonds,…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings — Howard, Prospects, and more
Detroit Red Wings' Howard a popular commodity... Adam Gretz of NBC Sports: Another trade deadline means another chance that Jimmy Howard gets traded. Howard is approaching 35 and the tail end of his career. H'e is putting up excellent numbers…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights — George McPhee Exploring Options
Vegas Trade Deadline Primer Jesse Granger of The Athletic: George McPhee opened with a simple quote. “We’ll be active in terms of knowing what’s going on in the market and talking to everyone, but I couldn’t tell you right now…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers — Prospects, Gretzky, and Sekera
Edmonton Oilers Most Wanted Prospects Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: What if the Edmonton Oilers become buyers at the trade deadline? There are ten prospects that teams could have their eyes on in any transaction. A few of the…
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars
Should Nashville double down and go all in? Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: The timing becomes excellent. The Western Conference remains divided between the wild card and the top tier. Nashville stands a chance to rise to the top…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota Wild , and Dion Phaneuf
Does Montreal rethink the trade deadline? Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: An unexpected run positioned Montreal in this spot and now Marc Bergevin must ponder. Do the Canadiens scour the market for an extra piece or two? Or, does…
NHL Trade Deadline: What Are The Edmonton Oilers — Buyers, Sellers Or Both?
The Edmonton Oilers stand two points out of a wildcard spot in the Western Conference. Fortunately, no team running away from them leaves them in a position to still make the playoffs. Acting "GM" Keith Gretzky deals from a position…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim, Toronto, Chicago, and Budget Forwards
The Anaheim Not So Mighty Ducks...and Toronto too Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Anaheim faces the unenviable task of tanking unofficially as teams circle around for offers. Anaheim's middle-tiered players look the most likely to move and not the…
NHL Rumors: Trade Deadline Notes and the Rangers
Some trade deadline news and notes... Tracey Myers of NHL.com: Several teams buying at the trade deadline being active already. The Nashville Predators acquired Brian Boyle and Cody McLeod on Wednesday for a second round and seventh-round pick respectively. The…
NHL Rumors: Predators, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Ducks, and the Senators
Nashville and Artemi Panarin? Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean (mailbag): Again and again, the questions are asked about Artemi Panarin and rightfully so. Should Nashville at least make an offer? Yes. What could they offer? That's another question entirely. Panarin helps with…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, and It’s Looking Like A Buyers’ Market
Blues' Doug Armstrong on the hot seat and more? Jim Thomas of St. Louis Post Dispatch: A long underachieving season has the Blues facing many questions as the trade deadline approaches. One thing becoming clear is that Armstrong appears to…
NHL Rumors: All About The Edmonton Oilers
Keith Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Sun: Alas, the Oilers rental list is not a very long one. Many options evaporate before they even get to the table. The Jake Muzzin trade forces the Gretzky…