Tag: St. Louis Blues

NHL Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On Kevin Shattenkirk .... Howard Berger of Between the Posts: A source on St. Louis Blues pending free agent Kevin Shattenkirk and the Toronto Maple Leafs. “I think the Blues want to re–sign Kevin and it wouldn’t shock me if…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the St. Louis Blues

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Rob Rossi of Upgruv: Marc-Andre Fleury didn't expect to be with the Penguins this season. He has never asked for a trade after it became apparent that Matt Murray was the No. 1 goalie in…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas, Blues, Lightning, Sabres, KHL and Islanders

On the Vegas Golden Knights, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Buffalo Sabres and the KHL ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee will likely interview Jack Capuano for their head coaching position. Ken Hitchcock, Gerard…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Overseas Games, Scouting TB-Bos, and the Canadiens

On NHL games outside of North America ... Darren Dreger: NHLPA hasn't signed off on it yet, but the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche are likely to play two regular season games in Sweden next November. Darren Dreger: NHLPA hasn't…

Mark Easson

2016-17 NHL Trade Tracker * Pinned

    The March 1st NHL trade deadline has come and gone. There were 19 trades made on deadline day. It was a slow morning with basically no action, but as usual, there were a bunch of small moves. Most…

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: Toronto Maple Leafs – Make a Move Now or Wait?

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Source saying the Maple Leafs are a team that defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk could be interested in signing a long-term deal with. The Leafs could obviously wait until the offseason to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Defensive Prospects and Destinations for Kevin Shattenkirk

On defensive prospects ... Corey Pronman: An executive from a team that is considering selling at the deadline is frustrated with trying to improve their defense: "Nobody is moving defense prospects right now." On Kevin Shattenkirk ... Matt Larkin of The…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Lightning, Pens, Rangers, Kings, Avs, Blues, Coyotes and Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Brandon Carlo left last night's game with a lower-body injury. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Roger Mooney: Forward Michael Bournival is day-to-day with a a lower-body injury. On the New York…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: Five Pending NHL Free Agents And What It Might Cost To Sign Them

With five weeks to go before the March 1 NHL trade deadline, teams are making evaluations on where they need to upgrade their roster to improve their odds of making and advancing in the postseason. One dilemma facing many general…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: On the Trading of First Round Draft Picks

On trading NHL draft picks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: This years draft class isn't lining up to be as good as it has in past years. Last year only one first round pick was traded at the deadline -…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Habs, Leafs, Sabres, Blues, Lightning, Isles, Bruins, Wings and Sens

On the Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Arizona Coyotes initial asking price for…

Mark Easson