Rink Rumblings: Metropolitan Division – Trade Gifts From Santa
As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Ducks, Oilers, Bruins, Wild, Canadiens and Lightning
On International play, the Buffalo Sabres, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The NHL is proposing an International schedule to the NHLPA that may look something like: Olympics in 2018…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Stars, Avalanche and Oilers
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: (chat) Would think the Penguins would like to re-sign pending UFA defenseman Trevor Daley and RFA defenseman Justin Schultz. They have not made final decisions on any pending free…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Caps, Lightning, Hawks, Flames, Stars, Wild, Coyotes and Blues
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Center Sidney Crosby said he went through concussion protocol, but the issue was a stinger in his neck. On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Matt Niskanen said he's feeling better, but…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins
On the Chicago Blackhawks and Artemi Panarin ... Craig Custance of ESPN: The 25-year old Artemi Panarin is on pace for 30 goals and close to the 77 points he put up last season. Panarin will be a restricted free agent…
NHL Rumors: JVR, Mike Babcock On Trade Rumors … Should Wait For a Top-Four Dman
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Coach Mike Babcock on the James van Riemsdyk and William Nylander trade rumors. "I think there's been a bunch of talk. I just talked to him. There was a bunch of talk about…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Panthers, Avs, Pens, Flames and Coyotes
On available players ... Allan Walsh: "Talk on players available or not available for trade makes me laugh. GM's talk, often bring up names to understand market for player. Many times, GM's will bring up names with zero intention to actually…
NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Their Goaltending Situation
On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins are finding out it's difficult to have two No. 1 goalies and it hasn't worked out as they had hoped. “Despite the fact I like…
NHL Rumors: Five Players Who Could Be Moved At The NHL Trade Deadline
On five players who could be moved by the NHL trade deadline ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Looking at five players who could be traded before the March 1st NHL trade deadline. Evander Kane - The Sabres are willing to…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Avalanche, Penguins and Vegas
On the Las Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Source from the LA Kings organization said on Sunday that Evander Kane is not an option for the Kings. Dennis Bernstein: The Kings need to find a winger before the trade deadline.…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Hurricanes
On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Think the Pittsburgh Penguins could move Marc-Andre Fleury before the March 1st trade deadline. Teams will step up and contact the Penguins. The Penguins don't…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Rangers, Panthers, Wings, Sabres and More
On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton said that Mika Zibanejad doesn't need surgery on his broken leg. It's a non-displaced fracture. Steve Zipay: Forward Pavel Buchnevich has no structural damage to his back and will…