Tag: Patrick Sharp

NHL News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Panthers, Flyers, Golden Knights, Jets and Playoff Races

Our thoughts and prayers to all of those affected by the Humboldt tragedy.   On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: Salary breakdown for Antti Raanta's three-year contract extension. Year 1: $2.75 M salary, $1 M signing bonus Year 2:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-NYI, PHI-CBJ, and DAL-LA … Rangers, Islanders, Maple Leafs and Bruins

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders ... Michael Augello: Scouts listed to attend tonight's Maple Leafs-Islanders game: Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, Montreal…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Predators, Blue Jackets, and Capitals

On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals ...  Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One agent thinks there are less than 20 players that are "untouchable." A…

Mark Easson

Could The Boston Bruins Stand Pat at The Trade Deadline?

Considered a retooling franchise at the start of this season, the Boston Bruins sit second overall in the Eastern Conference. They've played themselves back into Stanley Cup contender status. With the Feb.26 NHL trade deadline less than a month away,…

Lyle Richardson

No Season-Saving Trade Coming for the Chicago Blackhawks

Coming out of the 2018 NHL All-Star weekend, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in an unusual position. With 53 points, they're sitting four points out of a wild-card berth in the Western Conference. While the Blackhawks' goal is to remain in…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, and Golden Knights

On the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins will likely be looking for an experienced "all-around" right winger before the NHL trade deadline. Pending UFA Thomas Vanek would be an option.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Stars, Sharks, Kings, Senators and Blackhawks

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Devils don't have anything close trade-wise on Kovalchuck. Obviously that can change today potentially Pierre LeBrun: Teams on Ilya Kovalchuk's wish list include the New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Duchene, Sharp, Vanek, Ferraro, Kovalchuk, Williams, Kunitz and more

On Matt Duchene ... B.D. Gallof: Hearing that the Avs Matt Duchene will be traded to either the Columbus Blue Jackets or the Carolina Hurricanes. Don't think the Islanders are in on Duchene anymore. Jimmy Murphy: Keep hearing that the…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Top 11 To 15 Free Agent Wingers

Free agency is almost upon us and there are still some good wingers available for the right price. The market may be great overall for forwards but there are some good players that can be had for bargains if teams…

Hunter Hodies

NHL Rumors: Bonino, Vanek, Sharp, Boyle, Neil and Jagr

On Nick Bonino ... Larry Brooks: Nick Bonino could be looking for a four or five year deal. Can't see that Rangers being into that. The Rangers interest in Patrick Marleau is baffling. Chris Nichols: Elliotte Friendman on Bonino: "I think…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kris Versteeg, Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars

On Kris Vesteeg ... Darren Dreger: Have been told that 12 teams have contacted pending free agent Kris Versteeg. The Calgary Flames continue to talk with him about coming back next season. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Rangers

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Can't see the Blackhawks have any interest in bringing defenseman Johnny Oduya back. Mark Lazerus: (asked about Patrick Sharp rumors to Chicago) Haven't come across that rumor but everyone that has spoken with…

Mark Easson