Tag: Rick Nash

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and the Top 40 Trade Bait Board

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Defenseman Mike Green is among the players the Lightning are looking at. It could cost a draft pick and a prospect, with the Red Wings likely looking…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues – No Extension Talks With Stastny … Maroon the Best Fit?

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong and the agent for Paul Stastny, Matt Keator, said that there have been no contract extension talks. Not saying that he will or won't be re-signed, but neither…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and the Nashville Predators

On the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Wonder if a package of Trent Frederic, Brandon Carlo, and a first-round pick would be enough for Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh. Jimmy Murphy: It is all just…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Penguins, Bruins and Sharks

On the Winnipeg Jets and the Pittsburgh Penguins Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now:  Around and around the trade rumors go. It seems that Winnipeg has been heavily scouting Pittsburgh since mid-January. Pittsburgh seems to just be poking and fishing…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Senators, Penguins, Jets, Canadiens, Ducks, and Coyotes

On the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, and Arizona Coyotes ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: The Senators believe they possibly have the top center - Derick Brassard - and possibly the top winger -…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Forward Trade Market – Possible Destinations and Notes

On the Forward Trade Market ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Forwards that could be traded by the trade deadline and three possible landing spots. Derick Brassard - Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights Alex Galchenyuk - Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Coyotes, Habs, Preds, Lightning, Bruins, Canucks, Flames, Sens, Isles and Wings

On the Florida Panthers, Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators, NY Islanders, and the Detroit Red Wings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Would be interesting if the Florida Panthers…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Brian Gionta, James Wisniewski, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Dallas Stars

On Brian Gionta and James Wisniewski ... Stephen Whyno of the AP: Both Brian Gionta and James Wisniewski are playing for Team USA at the Olympics, and both are hoping to sign with an NHL team after. They would need…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Philadelphia Inquirer: (mailbag) If the Flyers look to acquire a goaltender because of Brian Elliott's injury status, they could look at Toronto's Calvin Pickard. Pickard is fourth on the Leafs depth chart,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Golden Knights, Rangers, and Stars

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Bob McKenzie: There has been trade talk and speculation about Coyotes forward Max Domi. The Coyotes are not actively shopping Domi but would listen to offers. The only untouchables are Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Clayton Keller.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lots of Scouts at Maple Leafs-Lightning Game … Leafs on Nash’s Trade List

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning ... David Pagnotta: Scouts from 20 teams listed to attend tonight's Maple Leafs-Lightning game: Winnipeg Jets (2), Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers and NY Rangers

On the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers ... Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that was "onto something" with the speculation that the Edmonton Oilers are interested in defenseman Torey Krug. The Oilers scouted the Bruins on Saturday. It is unlikely though…

Mark Easson