Deadline Talk: Islanders, Stars, Capitals, Penguins and Devils
Arthur Staple: Islanders GM Garth Snow had been having trade talks with numerous GMs in the past few weeks but wasn't sure if anything would end out happening. Arthur Staple: The Islanders never considered trading pending UFA Johnny Boychuk or…
Quick Hits: Murray, Zuccarello, Burakovsky, Leopold and more
Ken Warren: Senators GM Bryan Murray said that he'll decide his future this offseason after talking to his family, doctors and owner Eugene Melnyk. Pat Leonard: The Rangers signed Mats Zuccarello to a four-year contract extension worth $18 million, a…
Trade: Blues Acquire Bortuzzo from Penguins for Cole
The Pittsburgh Penguins trade defenseman Robert Bortuzzo and a 7th round pick to the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Ian Cole. The 25-year old Bortuzzo was drafted 78th overall in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft by the Penguins.…
Rumors X: Michalek, Blues, Oilers, Sabres, Kings, Bruins, Ducks and Pens
Not done but STL still working on deal for ARI D Zbynek Michalek. ZM currently injured (concussion) but conditional pick(s) could work. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 2, 2015 Looks like Michalek to Blues is close to being done.…
Rumors III: Predators, Coyotes, Blackhawks Scouting and Wings
Thomas Willis of Nashville Predators: Predators GM David Poile on the trade deadline. “Fortunately for me, I was able to get out ahead of the deadline, which is probably every manager's ideal situation,” Poile said. “You don’t want to get…
Rumors X: Best Fits, Pens, Hawks, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks and Kings
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Best trade fits for the East and West on some of those who are available.1. Erik Cole - Dallas Stars Best Fit in the East - Capitals (article posted before Glencross trade) Bets Fit…
Trade Deadline: 2015 Draft Picks, No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses
Here are each teams 2015 draft picks and the players who have no-movement and no-trade clauses. We'll try to keep it updated leading up to Monday's NHL trade deadline. From Capgeek - A no-trade clause means a player cannot be…
Rumors VI: O’Reilly, Hejda, Bruins, Capitals and Scouting
Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Joe Sakic has indicated that they would attempt to sign Ryan O'Reilly to a contract extension in the offseason to prevent him from becoming a UFA after the 2015-16 season. "I don't want…
Rumors IV: Michalek, Pens, Lightning, Senators and Leafs
Pierre LeBurn: Coyotes GM Don Maloney said that Zbynek Michalek is recovering well and there is significant interest in him. David Pagnotta: Multiple sources saying there is a lot of interest in Zbnyek Michalek. Dave Molinari: Penguins don't appear to…
Rumors IX: Sharp, Cole, Horcoff, Beleskey, Michalek, Petry and Sens
Chris Kuc: The agent for Patrick Sharp, Rick Curran, spoke with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on Thursday and was assured that they have "no intention" of trading Sharp. David Pagnotta: Sharp talk should be quieted, but some teams still think…
Rumors II: Habs, Oilers, Caps, Wild, Sabres, Ducks and Scouting
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Hearing that Canadiens prospect Zach Fucale could be available in the summer as he'd be no more than a backup to Carey Price. Can bet the Oilers would be interseted. The Oilers wanted to draft…
Rumors VIII: Penguins, Jackets, Caps, Bruins, Rangers and Blackhawks
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: The Penguins still need to add a second-pairing defenseman to play with Christian Ehrhoff. They also need that cushion of a second-pairing Dmen as Ehrhoff just returned from a concussion. The Penguins could…