NHL Rumors: John Tavares To Meet With Five Teams … Lots Of Trade Talk Involving Jeff Skinner
On John Tavares ... Pierre LeBrun: John Tavares' agent Pat Brisson confirms that they will meet with five teams during the free agent window. Pierre LeBrun: "and I know this is obvious thing to say, but just like Steven Stamkos…
NHL Rumors: Max Pacioretty – Agents, Sharks and Kings
On Max Pacioretty ... Louis Jean: Despite the reports, the Canadiens were never close to trading Max Pacioretty. Bob McKenzie: (mid-afternoon) Nothing going on with Pacioretty and the plan is to keep him at this point. That can obviously change.…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens, and New York Islanders
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Mike McIntyre: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff when asked if he needs to move out some salary with their nine pending restricted free agents and the desire to possibly re-sign Paul Stastny. "The Reality is, now…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Coyotes, Oilers, Sabres, and Sharks
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Pierre LeBrun: Keep hearing the Canadiens are debating on moving down from No. 3. Would the Coyotes at No. 5 be a fit? Are they looking to go down further? Craig Morgan: Don't believe the…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Kovalchuk and Senators
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the meeting between the Carolina Hurricanes and Elias Lindholm's reps didn't go well today. The sides are still far apart on a deal, and a trade is a possibility. Amir Basu:…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Flames, Rangers, Sens, Sharks and Blues
On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Sabres GM Jason Botterill: "we're talking to teams about trading for a goalie, but we're also looking ahead to next week with free agency." On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Darren Dreger: Sounding like…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Kings, Blues, Sharks, Knights, and Bruins
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: The Los Angeles Kings have shown some interest in Jeff Skinner, but Ilya Kovalchuk is their main priority. Lou Korac: Don't see the St. Louis Blues signing Kovalchuk. TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger believes…
Analysis of Trades Leading Up to 2018 NHL Draft
The days leading up to the NHL Draft weekend usually brings about some notable activity in the trade market. This year is no exception. There's already been a notable player-for-player swap between the Montreal Canadiens and Arizona Coyotes, followed by…
NHL Rumors: Who Could Be Interested in O’Reilly? Who Is Looking To Make A Move?
On the Buffalo Sabres and four potential suitors for Ryan O'Reilly ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly could be moved at the draft on Friday. He has five years left on his deal at a $7.5…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Boedker Trade, Tavares, Thornton and Kovalchuk
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: With the Sharks trades yesterday, they were able to move out the remaining two years and $8 million contract of Mikkel Boedker. “This series of trades has allowed…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens … Eight To 10 Expressed Some Interest In Ilya Kovalchuk
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1290 and was talking about the Montreal Canadiens and how there is likely more change coming. “And I think certainly in the case of the…
NHL Trade: San Jose Sharks Quickly Flip Mike Hoffman To The Florida Panthers
The San Jose Sharks have traded Mike Hoffman and a 2018 7th round pick to the Florida Panthers for a 2019 2nd round pick, 2018 4th round pick (via Vegas) and 2018 5th round pick. Florida Panthers: Panthers GM Dale…