Tag: Nikita Zaitsev

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Canadiens have Hudon on the block and little boost would nice HabsLinks: Elliotte Friedman speculated on the weekend that the Montreal Canadiens may consider trading forward Charles Hudon. They would be looking for a mid-round pick for him. Arpon Basu…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Sabres, Flyers, and the Senators

Would it be enough for the Maple Leafs to offer up ..... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Since the Buffalo Sabres could use help on the blueline, would they be interested in Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Buffalo Sabres

Maple Leafs mailbag Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (mailbag) If choosing between keeping Kasperi Kapanen or William Nylander, would keep Kapanen. Nylander is a better playmaker and the potential option to be a center is an intriguing thought though.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Blues Need To Turn Things Around Quickly Or Changes Could Be Coming

The Blues need to turn things around quickly or changes could be coming Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) The St. Louis Blues don't need to blow it up and they can't make a trade for the sake…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres and Jeff Skinner … Maple Leafs and Jake Gardiner

Skinner looking for big money from the Sabres on a long-term deal WGR 550: Darren Dreger said on NBCSN that there is mutual interest between the Buffalo Sabres and Jeff Skinner's camp to get a contract extension signed before July…

Mark Easson

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Salary Cap Conundrum

The Toronto Maple Leafs months-long contract standoff with William Nylander finally ended on Dec. 1 when the winger agreed to a six-year, $45-million deal. Of course, there was much relief among the denizens of Leafs Nation. Had the Leafs failed…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Eight Teams Leading Trade Talk … Pietrangelo May Not Be An Untouchable

Eight teams leading the trade talk Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman notes that eight teams are leading the trade talk. “Just asking around, the teams that seem to be at the centre of a lot of these conversations: L.A, Philly, Minnesota, Boston,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander – Part 4029

Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: William Nylander's camp is reportedly looking for around $8 million a season, with the Toronto Maple Leafs ranging from as low as $5 million up to $7.5 million depending on the term of the…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Kings, Maple Leafs, Knights, Capitals and Jets

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Curtis Zupke: The Kings have signed defenseman Oscar Fantenberg to a one-year contract extension at $650,000. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: The Maple Leafs made four signings yesterday. Forward Pierre Engvall…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled forward Anton Blidh. Boston Bruins: Defenseman Zdeno Chara missed last night's game and is day-to-day. Chara won't be in the lineup tomorrow. Joe McDonald: Forward Rick Nash missed last night's game…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Ovechkin, Blue Jackets, Devils, Flyers, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Playoff Race

On Alex Ovechkin ... Dan Rosen: Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin is the fourth NHL player to score 600 goals in less than 1,000 games. Wayne Gretzky scored 600 in 718 games, Mario Lemieux in 719 games and Brett Hull in…

Mark Easson