Rumors: Blue Jackets, Trade Bait Board and the Coyotes
On the Blue Jackets ... Mark Millard of theScore: Darren Dreger on Insider Trading said that Blue Jackets Ryan Johansen is "softly in play." "That doesn't mean that Jarmo Kekalainen, the general manager of the Blue Jackets, is calling teams…
GIFs: Malkin, Bieksa, Andersen, Doughty, Marleau and Leafs
A look at some GIFs from last night. Slick move by Evgeni Malkin ... Absolute filth from Evgeni Malkin pic.twitter.com/PtTHeAd7sd— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) November 18, 2015 ATTENTION: Evgeni Malkin is not presently in the same world as us. https://t.co/N3tzmvin6F— NHL (@NHL)…
Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…
Rumors IV: Rangers and Sharks
On the Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: With only having $1.6 million in salary cap space at the moment and potential issues for next season, Patrick Marleau's $6.667 million salary cap hit should rule him out for the…
Rumors III: Blue Jackets, Sharks, Ducks, Canes, Caps and Leafs
On the Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portline of the Columbus Dispatch: GM Jarmo Kekalainen on trade talk at the GM meetings. “There was good conversation,” Kekalainen said. “It is so hard to make deals in the league right now, but…
Rumors with Video: Patrick Marleau Edition
On the Sharks and Patrick Marleau ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Marleau on if he wants to stay in San Jose. “I’ve been here forever and it’s been a great place to play,” said Marleau, the franchise’s all-time…
Rumors III: Marleau Part II – Rangers, Preds, Hawks and Habs
On Patrick Marleau Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Sharks are trying to transition from Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton to Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture. There is a big part of the Sharks fan base that loves Marleau, and owner…
Rumors II: Kings, Leafs, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Ducks
On the Kings and Maple Leafs ... David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Kings and Anze Kopitar are not close on a contract extension. Both sides have agreed on eight-years, but are apart on money. Pagnotta doesn't see Kopitar…
Rumors: Marleau – Rangers, Ducks and Kings
On the Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: A source is saying that Patrick Marleau would accept a trade to the Rangers, Ducks and Kings if a deal could be worked out.The Rangers have sent scout to the…
Rumors: Avalanche and the Sharks
On the Avalanche ... Adrian Dater tweets ... Dater thinks the Avs will trade Matt Duchene this year. Unless Jarome Iginla vetoes it, he'll be traded to a Cup contender at the trade deadline. If the Avs are out of it…
Rumors II: Avs, Flames, Leafs, Devils, Canes, Flyers and More
Garrioch Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talk is that Joe Sakic is calling around the league desperately looking for help to kickstart the 4-9-1 Avs. Sources saying they are wanting to improve their blueline. Flames GM Brad…
Rumors: Trade Market, Sharks and Bruins
On the trade market ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Speculation is that the Lightning are shopping defenseman Matt Carle and his $5.5 million cap hit through 2017-18. Wild GM Chuck Fletcher said that 15 teams have players…