NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Depth Options Up Front
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher could be looking to add some depth upfront in case of injuries and fatigue down the stretch. “That’s why you’re always talking to see if…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (mailbag) thinks that Ken Holland will replace GM Lou Lamoriello in 2018-19. Lamoriello's contract expires after the 2017-18 season. thinks the Maple Leafs shouldn't make any major moves…
Injury Notes: Wings, Sabres, Leafs, Wild, Senators and Avs
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said that Niklas Kronwall could be ready for their season opener against the Lightning. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Sabres Zach Bogosian has a pulled…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and NY Islanders
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star: Training camp is few weeks away and the Wild are considering bringing in a forward or two on PTOs. “Before we sign anybody, I think we’d like to have a…
NHL Rumors: Mostly Wild with some Kings, Coyotes and Oilers
On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: The Wild haven't decided if they will buy out the final year of Thomas Vanek or not. Buying out Vanek would save the Wild $5 million next season. “The…
Injuries: Blue Jackets, Wild, Flyers, Panthers, Coyotes and More
On the Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Brandon Dubinsky suffered a cut on his elbow on Oct. 22nd that required stitches. A few weeks later the cut reopened, and it got infected. “My arm swelled to…
Rumors I: Wild Offseason Priorties and To-Do List
Craig Custance of ESPN: Wild offseason priorities.1. Sign Devan Dubnyk immediately - contract talks between the Wild and Dubnyk's camp were put on hold during the season, but both sides what to do deal. Shouldn't be that difficult to get…
Injuries: Myers, OEL, Michalek, Martinez, Smid and More
Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Jets Tyler Myers suffered an upper-body injury last game and it's not known if he'll be able to go tonight. “I don't know the answer to that. I won't have an update for you…
Rumors VII: Jackets Ask Wisniewski for List, Islanders and Wild
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets James Wisniewski has a modified no-trade list where he can name 10 teams he won't accept a trade too. The Blue Jackets asked him to submit a list last Monday, the…
Rumors VII: Penguins, Jets, Wild, Canadiens and Olympics
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins are looking add forward and defenseman, or at least one of them. They are keeping an eye on Maple Leafs Daniel Winnik and Mike Santorelli, but they aren't alone. It is believed that the…
Injuries: Leafs, Flyers, Wild, Devils, Hawks, Habs, Blues and Jackets
Mark Masters: Maple Leafs coach Peter Horachek said that Phil Kessel is dealing with an injury at the moment. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf missed practiced again yesterday. His timetable to return has been moved back. It's not known…
Injuries: Hall, Mason, Scrivens, Lundqvist, Timonen and more
Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: MRI showed that Oilers Taylor Hall has a cracked bone in his lower leg and will be out up to six weeks. Hall was hit with a shot in his lower leg during a…