Rumors III: Leafs Could Move As Many As Eight Players
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello has been working the phones lately, checking out the trade market and letting teams know what they have available.Lamoriello has been checking out…
Rumors II: Lightning, Jets, and Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos wouldn't confirm or deny Sportsnet's report that he was offered an eight-year, $68 million contract extension by the Lightning. "I'm not going to comment on…
Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Jets, Bruins and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: Looking at five Toronto Maple Leafs that could be traded at the deadline, potential trade partners and the possible return. James Reimer: The Canadiens and Blues might be…
Rumors III: Leafs, Oilers and Scouting TOR-PHI
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Leafs players are trying not to look ahead to the trade deadline, even though they know changes to the roster are coming. “I try not to think about that,” forward…
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.…
Rumors V: Deadline Players of Interest, and the Blue Jackets
On TSN's "Players of Interest" ... TSNs Insider Trading: Leading up to the trade deadline, TSN created a list of 'players of interest' on the trade front: Loui Eriksson (BOS), Kevin Shattenkirk (STL), Radim Vrbata (VAN), Tyler Ennis (BUF), Roman…
Video: Roman Polak Boards Toffoli, Suspendable?
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Roman Polak was given a 5 minute major for boarding and a game misconduct for his hit on LA Kings forward Tyler Toffoli. Damien Cox: "I'm not of the guy-has-to-keep-his-head-up school. But turning into the boards…
Rumors II: Kings, Leafs, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Ducks
On the Kings and Maple Leafs ... David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Kings and Anze Kopitar are not close on a contract extension. Both sides have agreed on eight-years, but are apart on money. Pagnotta doesn't see Kopitar…
Rink Rumblings: A War of Attrition and Defensive Demand
By Michael Augello Each week in "Rink Rumblings" we'll take an in-depth look at the players, games, news and rumors from around the National Hockey League from the past week. A War of Attrition Injuries are a fact of life…
Rumors II: Leafs, Stars, Canadiens, Flames, Kings, Predators and Coyotes
Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Flyers and Maple Leafs were heavily after Nikita Zaitsev last summer, with the Flames, Kings and Canucks interested as well. “If he’s not 100 per cent ready for the NHL,” one…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Richards, and the Stars
On the Maple Leafs and Ducks The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs are one of the more active teams on the trade front and are reportedly in on multiple trade talks. The Leafs and Ducks are reportedly having significant talks…
Rumors II: Predators, Blue Jackets, Ducks, Wings and Leafs
On the Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: (mailbag) There are ongoing contract extension talks with Seth Jones's agent, but there is nothing imminent. On Blue Jackets and Ducks ... Craig Custance: When the Blue Jackets were looking for…