NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sens, Hawks, Canucks, Oilers and More
Friedman 30 Thought rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Wonder if the Lightning will try to "toll" Jonathan Drouin's contract -extending his contract for another season as he left the team). Drouin was on their NHL roster for 38…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Kings and Bruins
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman was hoping to have traded Jonathan Drouin by the deadline, but he didn't get the deal that he could live with. "I'm not…
Videos: Chiarelli and Murray Talk Deadline Day
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli “There was two other things that we got to the point where it was a yay or nay, and as I’ve said three or four…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Ducks, Senators and Panthers
On the New York Islanders ... #Isles are not shopping Kyle Okposo. Haven't changed course on that with the deadline approaching. 4 1/2 hrs left to find some forward help. — Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) February 29, 2016 On the Anaheim…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Sabres, Flyers, Islanders and More
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney: "If we have the assets to acquire certain players that will give us a boost, that’s what we’ll try to do." Zack Cox: Sweeney said that he hasn't asked any player to…
NHL Rumors: Brodin, Boedker, Penguins, McGinn, and Senators
On Deadline Day ... Chris Johnston: A text from a NHL front office member: "I don't think you will be busy." On the Jonas Brodin ... Bob McKenzie: Jonas Brodin's name has been prominent in trade rumors, especially since he…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Ducks, Drouin and Vatanen
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Pierre LeBrun: Think the Lightning will look at the rental market for the right price. They won't give up a first round pick. Pierre LeBrun: The Lightning could use a winger and a right-handed…
NHL Rumors: Canes, Bruins, Pens, Blues, Isles and More
Garrioch NHL Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Hurricanes are going to trade Eric Staal, and if he'd accept, they are going to have to retain a portion of his $8.25 million cap hit. GM…
NHL Rumors: Jonathan Drouin May Be Moved On Sunday
Late Saturday night, Brian Lawton of NHL Network noted that Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman may part with Jonathan Drouin as early as Sunday, a day in front of the NHL Trade Deadline. https://twitter.com/brianlawton9/status/703819369659248641 As we reported on Thursday, there…
NHL Trade: Sabres, Senators Trade Seven Minor Leaguers
The Buffalo Sabres have traded Jason Akeson, Phil Varone, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc and a conditional draft pick to the Ottawa Senators for Eric O’Dell, Cole Schneider, Alex Guptill and Michael Sdao. Kyle Bukauskas: The conditional pick going to the Senators is a 2016…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Lists From Eight Games Last Night
Scouting the LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers ... Dennis Bernstein: Scouts/Reps listed for the Kings-Oilers: Canadiens (4), Ducks (3), Rangers (2), Blues (2), Bruins, Predators, Sabres, Hurricanes, Capitals, Lightning, Sharks, Devils and Blackhawks. Dennis Bernstein: Canadiens Marc Bergevin and Rick…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Blues, Devils and Flames
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Bryan Murray confirms that he's in talks with Chris Neil about an extension. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Heading into last night, the Senators were four…