Rumors II: Custance’s NHL Trade Primer – Western Conference
Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance looks at the Western Conference in his two part NHL trade primer series. The salary cap and internal budgets are part the reason trades are now difficult to make. “As the money comes off, as…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Predators, Ducks and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN 1050 Radio: (My NHL Trade Rumors transcription) Bob McKenzie was asked what he thinks the trade value for Leo Komarov would be if the Maple Leafs made him available and on the trade…
Rumors III: Trade Market, Vesey and Stamkos
On the Trade Market and Jimmy Vesey ... Damien Cox of Sportsnet: There hasn't been much trade action so far this season, with GMs saying that cap room and lack of flexibility as part of the reasons. Teams are not wanting…
Rumors II: Johansen, Elias, and Panthers
On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen ... The Fourth Period: Sources saying that at least six teams are interested in Blue Jackets Ryan Johansen.Two sources said over the weekend that the Canadiens are one of the teams that…
Rumors II: NMC, Canucks, Canadiens, Schultz and Johansen
On Steven Stamkos, No-Movement Clauses and Anze Kopitar ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Steven Stamkos is in full control over his situation with his no-movement clause. Would the Lightning trade Stamkos if he's not re-signed by the trade deadline? Would…
Rumors: Wish List, Lightning, Blues and Flyers
A Christmas wish list ... USA Today: Looking at some team needs. Boston Bruins - they could use a strong two-way defenseman. Carolina Hurricanes - keeping Eric Staal and losing him at the end of the season for nothing would…
Rumors II: Pens, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Jets, Jackets and Sharks
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Penguins have been listening to offers on winger Chris Kunitz. David Peron will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. Something has to give soon in Anaheim, and the betting…
Rumors II: Johansen – Preds, Blues, Habs and Leafs
On Ryan Johansen ... Scott Lewis of Sportnet: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on Ryan Johansen. “Now, we know John Tortorella is not getting fired because he just got hired. But there isn’t anybody coming out for Columbus and saying,…
Rumors II: Ryan Johansen – His Future and Potential Fits
Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin looks at five potential fits for Ryan Johansen, taking into consideration need and what they can offer in return for Johansen. Philadelphia Flyers - would the Flyers trade Sean Couturier or one of…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates, Burrows and Johansen
Raanta was down for a long time and has now left the game after taking a Scandella slapshot straight on the forehead pic.twitter.com/5IbzpDovSF — Stephanie (@myregularface) December 18, 2015 Adam Kimelman of NHL.com: Canucks Henrik Sedin left last night's game…
Rumors II: Stamkos, Bernier and Johansen
On Steven Stamkos ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: McKenzie doesn't think that Steven Stamkos will be wearing a Tampa Bay Lightning jersey next season. The Lightning have three options. Trade him by the deadline - get a first round pick…
Rumors: Capitals, Panthers, Blues, Ducks, Jets and Sharks
On the Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers ... Joe Pack of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said that teams are calling the Capitals about forward Marcus Johansson. The Capitals may be waiting it out to see if Andre Burakovsky can fully take…