NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche and the NY Islanders
On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: The Panthers and Jaromir Jagr are still talking about a contract. They are still discussing money. George Richards: The Panthers want to bring Jagr back next year but for a bit of pay…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Barrie, Duchene and Zadorov
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Don't think that the Avalanche are actively trying to move defenseman Tyson Barrie. Darren Dreger: Pat Brisson, Matt Duchene's agent met with Avs GM Joe Sakic at the end of the first round…
NHL Expansion Draft: Colorado Avalanche Primer
Colorado, with a historically bad season in their rearview mirror faces a dilemma regarding Francois Beauchemin that critically impacts their strategy. Buying out the declining defenseman, or convincing him to waive his no movement clause, would count Beauchemin as exposed…
NHL Expansion Draft Strategy: Anaheim Ducks and the Colorado Avalanche
In the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft, teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems less popular, as it permits teams…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Devils, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Blue Jackets and Sabres
On the Florida Panthers ... Bill Whitehead: GM Dale Tallon on their offseason needs: "We'd like to get more scoring. Maybe get a little deeper up in the forward position on the wings." On Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Landeskog, Duchene, Varlamov, Pickard, Butcher
On the Colorado Avalanche ... AP in USA Today: Forward Gabriel Landeskog is hopeful that he remains with the Avalanche to help turn things around. "I want to be here and figure this thing out," Landeskog said. "From the bottom…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Devils, Wild and Avalanche
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: The Sabres are looking at 24-year old KHL defenseman Viktor Antipin. On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti: Think the Devils are better off not trading Cory Schneider this offseason as it…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Coyotes, Wild, Oilers, Sharks, Avs and Kings
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: There is no time frame yet on when forward Ales Hemsky could return to the lineup. He's getting close. They will see where he's at on Thursday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah…
NHL Rumors: Teams are Calling the Colorado Avalanche
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Avs forward Cody McLeod has been a healthy scratch this season and is averaging under six minutes a game. He carries a $1.33 million cap through next season and would…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Avalanche and Oilers
On Kris Russell ... Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Joe Haggerty reported over the weekend that the Bruins were interested in Kris Russell. There were rumors that Russell turned down a four year, $17 million offer from the Maple Leafs, but…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers, Avs and Offer Sheets
On the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: If the Anaheim Ducks are looking for a high-end left winger, and if they would be interested in Edmonton Oilers winger Taylor Hall, would the Oilers be good with defenseman…
Trade Analysis: A Closer Look at the Ryan O’Reilly Deal to Buffalo
On Friday, the Colorado Avalanche completed a trade for Ryan O’Reilly. Long-rumoured to be on his way out of Colorado, the Avs settled on a package of prospects and a second round pick from the Buffalo Sabres in return for…