NHL Rumors III: Jets, Canucks, Ducks and Maple Leafs
Mark Spector of SportsNet.ca: The Jets have trade chips in the 9th overall draft pick, Dustin Byfuglien (who wants to play defense but his coach wants him to be a forward) and Evander Kane. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff, “Maybe we’re the…
NHL Rumors II: Avalanche, Jets, Flames and Phaneuf
Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post: Josh Kroenke, the Avs president, on if he sees the Avalanche making a big free-agent splash with offseason: "We're always looking for ways to improve our team," he said. "I think the players we've…
Morning Rumors VII: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players I
David Pagnotta: "Since yesterday evening, seems things have picked up with Habs. Again, no guarantees, but they're exploring multiple options on trade front" Pierre LeBrun: "Teams continue to phone Vancouver on Alex Edler... Wasn't a chip Canucks really looking to…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Montreal Canadiens
Written by Niels Lachmann (before yesterday's trade) Last year’s 1st-round exit of the Habs against the Senators lingers on in the minds of the passionate fans who fear a repeat. According to their expectations, the task is thus not only…
Morning Rumors: Top Centers, Ducks, Rangers, Bruins, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Leafs and Sabres
Tim Kavanagh of ESPN: Top five center trade targets: 1. David Legwand - The Blackhawks and Red Wings could inquire. 2. Steve Ott 3. Sam Gagner 4. Olli Jokinen 5. Nazem Kadri The Fourth Period: The Ducks are looking for…
Morning Rumors III: Parenteau, Subban, Gagner, Yakupov, Stewart, Kings, Senators, Buyers and Sellers
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Avalanche's P.A. Parenteau was a healthy scratch for the second straight game. He has two more years left at $4 million per. Rumors that the Canadiens may be willing to trade P.K. Subban for…
VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Jets Olli Jokinen
Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Jets should trade pending UFA Olli Jokinen. Jokinen has only played in six playoff games in his career. Mark Spector thinks that the Jets will keep him or that the Canadiens could be a…
Morning NHL Rumors Involving Over Half of the League
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Flames Mike Cammalleri may be the most likely player at the trade deadline to be on the move. Brian Burke is getting calls from contenders about Cammalleri. The Kings, Canucks and Red Wings are believed…
Morning Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Avs, Capitals, Flames, Leafs, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Oilers and Hurricanes
Harvey Fialkov: Despite the fact that the Panthers have asked for money from Broward County, GM Dale Talon has the green light to spend to the salary cap ceiling. Mike Harrington: Matt Moulson is the Sabres most attractive asset. Many…
Morning Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Sabres, Rangers, Flames, Devils, Leafs and Senators
Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Canucks GM Mike Gillis: “I can tell you there is very little trade discussion going on anywhere,” Gillis said today on TEAM 1040 radio (audio). “It’s difficult to make trades when you have the…
Morning Hits: Preds sign Hornqvist, Rask between Howard and Price, Oilers 1st pick in play, Jets storylines
PR Nashville Predators: The Predators have signed forward Patric Hornqvist to a five-year, $21.25 million contract extension. “As we build towards the 2013-14 season and beyond, re-signing Patric Hornqvist was an off-season priority,” Poile said. “Since joining the Predators, he has…
Trade notes involving Rick Nash, Bobby Ryan and the St. Louis Blues
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Rick Nash trade talks have gone cold in recent days, and in 6 months, GM Scott Howson hasn't come close on a deal. “There’s no timetable by which we have to make moves,” Howson…