Tag: Shea Theodore

Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division

We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Bruins, Canadiens and Ducks

On the Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens ... Adrian Dater: The Avalanche had three 'scouts' at the Bruins-Canadiens game, including GM Joe Sakic. David Pagnotta: Avalanche's assistant GM Chris MacFarland was also at the Bruins - Canadiens. David…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Devils, Ducks, Avs and Lightning

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The Buffalo Sabres are not going to fire head coach Dan Bylsma. He's in just his second year behind the Sabres bench, and the team just is not good enough yet. Mike Harrington:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Western Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits

Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Western Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers at the NHL deadline, and who could be good fits for them. Anaheim Ducks - Any trade would need…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Red Wings and Penguins

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Pierre LeBrun: Ducks GM Bob Murray said that they are good with regards to the salary cap at this point and they don't have to make a trade. Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1200: …

Mark Easson

Top 10 Calder Candidates For The 2016-17 Season

Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) In today's NHL young players are being relied upon more heavily to make an impact than ever before. With that in mind, and the 2016-17 season just around the corner, let's take a look at…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Some Remaining RFAs and UFAs, and Las Vegas

On some remaining RFAs and UFAs ... Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looking at some story lines as training camp approaches. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm still needs to be signed. When the Ducks re-sign the RFA, they…

Mark Easson

2016-17 Top 10 Anaheim Ducks Prospects

The Anaheim Ducks have historically done an excellent job of drafting and developing players. This has given the Ducks a sustainable pipeline of young talented prospects. As roster players such as Teemu Selanne and Saku Koivu have retired and other…

Peter Harling

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Penguin, Panthers, Canucks and More

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Sabres GM Tim Murray would likely trade Tyler Ennis for Ducks Cam Fowler. The Ducks may be looking to move Fowler because of the expansion draft and that he could be wiling to go to free…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Ducks, Oilers, Lucic and the Goalie Market

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: There were only 19 trades made on deadline day, involving 37 players. Trading season is moving towards June instead of the trade deadline for teams. “I think the planning probably takes place after the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Ducks, Drouin and Vatanen

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Pierre LeBrun: Think the Lightning will look at the rental market for the right price.  They won't give up a first round pick. Pierre LeBrun: The Lightning could use a winger and a right-handed…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers and Scouting

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Ducks would consider trading one of their young defensemen for a rental forward in Andrew Ladd.They have five defensemen under 25 - Hampus Lindholm, Cam Fowler,…

Mark Easson