Tag: Robin Lehner

NHL Rumors: Stars, Oilers, Wild, Lightning and Capitals

On the Dallas Stars ... Andy Strickland: Some people are feeling that if the Stars are able to sign John Tavares, they would shop Tyler Seguin. Sean Shapiro: From Tavares' point of view and not from the Stars, but Seguin…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Lehner, Filppula, Vanek, Green, Zadina, and Nyquist

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: Multiple sources saying that UFA Robin Lehner had an in-person meeting with the Red Wings. The Red Wings have spoken agents for Carter Hutton, Jonathan Bernier and a few…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Goaltending, Defense, Left Winger and Hossa

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: The Blackhawks currently have more than $10 million in salary cap space. They are needing to add a goaltender - Carter Hutton, Robin Lehner, and Cam Ward are…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Canadiens, Flyers, Lightning, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have let go assist coach Steve Konowalchuk earlier this week. His position may not be refilled. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: The Sabres informed…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Sabres, Flames, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Source saying the Bruins aren't close to any trades involving David Krejci, David Backes, Torey Krug or Tuukka Rask: "All chatter at this point, but Boston definitely looking to do something!" On the Buffalo…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, and the Calgary Flames

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Plenty of speculation that the Montreal Canadiens will select Jesperi Kotkaniemi with their first-round pick. A week ago it looked like the Canadiens were going to select Filip Zadina. Renaud Lavoie reported…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – O’Reilly, Ristolainen, Possibly Buyouts, and Grubauer

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: There has been lots of speculated the Sabres will trade forward Ryan O'Reilly by the draft. Yes, it could happen, but O'Reilly could be just another player who has…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Pending UFAs, Buyout? Possible Trade Targets

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall said that at the moment the plan is not to buy out forward Jori Lehtera but said that plans can change. The buyout window isn't until June. Dave Isaac: Hextall…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Jason Spezza … Buffalo Sabres and Chad Johnson

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The soon to be 35-year old Jason Spezza is entering the final year of his deal that carries a $7.5 million salary cap hit, and he's coming off…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Avs, Wild, Islanders, Sharks and Playoff Races

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle announced the expected news that Patrick Eaves, out with Guillain-Barre syndrome, won't be returning this season. Carlyle added that anything more on Eaves playing future would likely be at training…

Mark Easson

Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason

The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…

Lyle Richardson

Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers

The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…

Lyle Richardson