Rumors II: Ducks, Leafs, Oilers, Lightning and More
Sportsnet Headlines Damien Cox: Some teams were surprised that the Penguins were willing to take Carl Hagelin because he has three years left on his deal. Some are wondering if the Ducks are setting themselves up to get Jonathan Drouin.…
Trade: Ducks and Penguins Make Three Player Trade
The Anaheim Ducks trade forward Carl Hagelin to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward David Perron and Adam Clendening. The 27-year old Hagelin as drafted 168th overall in the 6th round of the 2007 by the Rangers. The 27-year old Perron…
Injuries: Penguins, Canucks, Blues, Sharks and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Nick Bonino suffered an upper-body injury on Tuesday night and returned to Pittsburgh yesterday for further evaluation. Bombulie is speculating that it could be weeks over days. The…
Rumors II: Leafs, Blues, Kings, Penguins and Devils
The Hockey Central @ Noon panel discusses who the Maple Leafs should consider trading before the trade deadline.Gord Stellick thinks they should keep Leo Komarov and James van Riemsdyk. John Shannon wonders if they should trade Komarov as his trade…
Rink Rumblings – Trade Deadline Outlook – Metropolitan Division
With the season reaching the halfway mark, NHL general managers have a general idea of what areas need to be addressed on their respective clubs. Trades have been virtually non-existent (just 4 deals during the regular season) until a flurry…
Rumors III: Jonathan Drouin Getting Plenty of Interest
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: It may be difficult for the Lightning to put Jonathan Drouin back in their lineup. If GM Steve Yzerman doesn't get the fair-value offer he wants, he…
Rumors II: Blues, Jackets, Habs, Sens, Pens, Bruins and Caps
On the St. Louis Blues ... David Pagnotta: There is lots of talk around the Blues. The Lightning have been scouting the Blues lately. Assistant GM Pat Verbeek was at last night's game. Both Verbeek and Yzerman were scouting the…
Injuries: Blue Jackets, Ducks, Flames, Islanders and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Sergei Bobrovsky said that he aggravated the groin injury that has kept him out of the Blue Jackets lineup since December 10th. Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets activated…
Injuries: Capitals, Stars, Lightning, Wild and More
On the Washington Capitals ... Mike Vogel: Nicklas Backstrom might be able to play tonight. John Carlson didn't travel with the team to Carolina. He's listed as day-to-day. Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Center Jay Beagle will be out…
Injuries: Sharks, Lightning, Penguins, Sabres and More
On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka: Logan Couture hasn't been ruled out of tonight's game against the Sharks. Coach Pete DeBoer yesterday: "He's day to day. ... He's going to make that call. It's another step today." Curtis Pashelka:…
Rumors II: Lightning, Predators and Penguins
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: By the end of the week the Lightning could have all of Tyler Johnson (returned last night), Ondrej Palat and Brian Boyle back in the lineup. Smith…
Rumors II: Custance’s NHL Trade Primer – Eastern Conference
Craig Custance of ESPN: There are currently more teams in the East than the West that could be sellers by the deadline. “Nobody in the West is out of it,” one general manager said this week. “If you look at…