Rumors II: Jets, Lightning, Canucks, Avs, Scouting and Top UFAs
Friedman's 30-Thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heard that Jacob Trouba initial contract request was higher than Dougie Hamilton's six-year,$5.75 million cap hit, and in the Drew Doughty range, eight-years at a $7 million cap hit. Players will always…
Rumors: Penguins, Panthers, Preds and Blues
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... (before trade with Chicago last night) Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks that GM Jim Rutherford has another trade or two up his sleeve before the trade deadline. This may be their last shot at…
Rumors II: Stamkos, Winnik, Vatanen, Hamonic and Shattenkirk
Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Steven Stamkos isn't re-signed by the trade deadline, GM Steve Yzerman will have a big decision to make. Stamkos has a no-movement clause, so he controls some of his own…
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…
Rumors II: Johansen, Staal, Stamkos, Kopitar and Nikitin
On Ryan Johansen, Eric Staal and Steven Stamkos ... Daniel Goffenberg of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman was on 630 CHED yesterday on Bob Stauffer's "Oilers Now" show, and were talking rumors. Ryan Johansen is one player that could be moved this…
Injuries: Dupuis, Jackets, Leafs, Red Wings and More
On the Penguins Pascal Dupuis ... Penguins.NHL: Pascal Dupuis won't be playing hockey again due to a medical condition related to blood clots. “Despite playing on a medical protocol that has worked for other players in the NHL, we feel…
Injuries: Wild, Flyers, Blues, Blackhawks and More
On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Niklas Backstrom will backup Darcy Kuemper tonight as Devan Dubnyk is out with a mild groin strain. Backstrom hasn't dressed for the Wild since training camp - he's only practiced.…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 8
After being tied for top spot with the New York Rangers last week, the Dallas Stars sit alone on top this week in our weekly consensus NHL power rankings. Four of eight media outlets had the Stars ranked first, with…
Rumors III: Friedman Rumor Roundup
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Board of Governors will be meeting next week, where the NHL usually gives an estimate on next seasons salary cap. One executive: “You’re going to be happy if it…
Rumors II: Radulov, Sedin’s, Canes, Caps, Flyers and Jets
On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: (Nov. 25th) The CEO of CSKA told R-Sport that they will sign Alexander Radulov to a long-term contract soon. Igor Eronko: Radulov said "there's nothing" about a new contract with CSKA and added "I'm…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 7
The Dallas Stars and New York Rangers are tied for top spot in our consensus power rankings for week seven. The Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals remain status quo at third and fourth. The Blues move up two spots into…
Rumors II: Canadiens, Sharks and Scouting
On the Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on expanding on his weekend talk that the Canadiens could be looking to make a big move. “Well, the reason I kind of did that is…