NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sens, Hawks, Canucks, Oilers and More
Friedman 30 Thought rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Wonder if the Lightning will try to "toll" Jonathan Drouin's contract -extending his contract for another season as he left the team). Drouin was on their NHL roster for 38…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Hamhuis, Leafs, Bickell, Bruins, Devils and Flyers
Some surprisingly quiet teams out there... Tampa, Minnesota, Isles, Nashville, Detroit... — James Mirtle (@mirtle) February 29, 2016 On the Florida Panthers ... Could the Pirri deal mean Panthers clearing cap space for another, bigger move? Hard to make sense…
NHL Rumors: Hawks, Stars, Canucks, Avs, Oilers and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Bryan Bickell's agent is "optimistic" about a trade, but understands it's "not simple to get done" because of next season's potential cap. — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) February 29, 2016 On the Dallas Stars ... Stars…
NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Pirri, Streit, Eberle and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators ... McKenzie:"I would go so far as to say that Columbus doesn't view Colin Wilson as a primary target if they're going to trade Scott Hartnell." — Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) February 29,…
NHL Rumors: Brodin, Boedker, Penguins, McGinn, and Senators
On Deadline Day ... Chris Johnston: A text from a NHL front office member: "I don't think you will be busy." On the Jonas Brodin ... Bob McKenzie: Jonas Brodin's name has been prominent in trade rumors, especially since he…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Pens, Devils, Leafs, and Caps
Sportsnet Headlines ... Sportsnet: Not a lot of optimism with regards to the Bruins and Loui Eriksson according to Elliotte Friedman. "The agent and the team aren't talking, but what it sounds like is if the player wants to move…
NHL Rumors: Canes, Bruins, Pens, Blues, Isles and More
Garrioch NHL Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Hurricanes are going to trade Eric Staal, and if he'd accept, they are going to have to retain a portion of his $8.25 million cap hit. GM…
NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Russell and Drouin
On the Scott Hartnell, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Nashville Predators ... (tweets are from newest to oldest) Aaron Portzline: Scott Hartnell on trade talks: "It’s never fun. Obviously there are lots of rumors about myself and Toots. We read the papers and…
NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Justin Schultz To Penguins
The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenseman Justin Schultz to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 3rd round pick. Pierre LeBrun: The Oilers will be retaining 50 percent of Schultz's salary. The 25-year old Schultz was drafted 43rd overall in the 2nd…
NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames Have Some Pieces To Move
On the Calgary Flames ... James Mirtle: The Flames are looking for a second round pick for Jiri Hudler. Eric Francis: If Roman Polak is worth a 2nd round pick, Kris Russell is worth a 1st. Scott Cruickshank of the…
NHL Rumors: Penguin Looking D … Shopping Plotnikov
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is aggressively looking to make some moves before the deadline. He's looking to improve their blueline, with Kris Russell an option. He'd have no trouble with that…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, and the Washington Capitals
Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks ... Adrian Dater: Scouts listed for the Avs-Sharks: Candiens (2), Maple Leafs (2), Blackhawks (2), Red Wings (2), Kings (2), Panthers, Canucks, Stars and Coyotes. L.A. Lariviere: Listed to attend for the…