Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Tomas Plekanec and Max Pacioretty

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: believes that if Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin doesn't trade pending unrestricted free agent center Tomas Plekanec before the trade deadline, it should be his last decision as the teams GM. Being interested…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Trade Deadline Buyers – Eastern Conference

The NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline is less than three weeks away. Speculation is ramping up over which clubs could be potential buyers. Here's a look at the five Eastern Conference teams most likely to jump into the trade market.…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Notes – Lightning, Flames, and Kings

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking add before the trade deadline, and they are looking at the Ottawa Senators. Lightning assistant GM Julien Brisebois was at the Senators game…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Both Kevan Miller and Noel Acciari won't travel with the team to Detroit, but could join them on Wednesday in New York. Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled Austin Czarnik. On the Columbus Blue…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Stars, Predators, Devils, Rangers, Senators, and Penguins

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins assigned forward Austin Czarnik to the NHL. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters promised that they'll make changes for Tuesday's game…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Penguins, Rangers, and Lightning

  On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on their trade deadline approach:  "If we can upgrade at the right price, we’ll look at it. But I’ll say it: we’re not giving up a really good…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and Jets

  On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Francois Beauchemin said again that this will be his final season in the NHL. On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: Forward Nikolay Kulemin skated before the Islanders had their…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Teams That Could Be Interested in Grabner, Kane and Vanek

On Michael Grabner ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at three teams that could be interested in New York Rangers winger Michael Grabner. Calgary Flames - The Flames need some scoring depth, upgrading their bottom-six with some speed. Colorado Avalanche…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins, Canucks, and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins reassign forward Peter Cehlarik. Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on Charlie McAvoy on if he'll be ready for today: "There’s a chance, he hasn’t been ruled out. Not gonna say he’s in…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been cleared to fully participate in practice: “Getting closer...not ruling him out for Saturday.” Boston Bruins: Coach Cassidy said that Kevan Miller left last night's…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, San Jose Sharks, and Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Winnipeg Jets and San Jose Sharks ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman was asked if he thinks the Winnipeg Jets will be looking for a defenseman to replace the injured Jacob Trouba, who will be out for an extended period of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Islanders, and Capitals

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Two NCAA players the Canucks are following are U of Maine defenseman Brady Keeper and Bemidji State University defenseman Zack Whitecloud. Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks prospect Kole Lind on not signing an entry-level contract…

Mark Easson