Rumors III: Leafs, Predators, Blues, Oilers, Capitals and Flames
Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Maple Leafs will be sellers at the deadline with the No. 1 priority being to clean up their cap situation and create some flexibility. They are opening up contract talks with Mike Santorelli and Cody…
Rumors II: Anderson, Flyers, Red Wings and Oilers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's believed that a couple teams have called the Senators to see if Craig Anderson is available. There haven't been serious talks about a potential deal. If they were to move him, they would…
Rumors I: Brodeur, Coyotes, Jets, Richards, Senators and Oilers
TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: Martin Brodeur could return to the Blues after his week away. He could be offered a management position, though it's more likely he'd join the Devils.LeBrun: The Coyotes are rebuilding and Antoine Vermette will be dealt.…
Rumors II: Kessel, Domi, Franson, Santorelli and Brodeur
Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Phil Kessel and his trade value on Prime Time Sports. “Kessel in the right circumstances could be very valuable,” said Kypreos. “He’s a difference maker that could win you a Stanley Cup in…
Injuries: Lightning, Flyers, Devlis, Coyotes, Rangers, Leafs and more
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that both Tyler Johnson and Victor Hedman could return before the All-Star game next week. “Johnson is for sure day-to-day, and I would say that Heddy is days-to-days, probably,”…
Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 14
Four different teams were ranked in the top slot, with the Predators collecting the most 1st place rankings with five. Seven different teams were ranked in the top three by the eight media outlets. With eight rankings this week, we…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Bertuzzi, Expectations, Rising GMs and Shanahan
Renaud Lavoie: The Flames put Brian McGrattan on waivers. Chad Graff: Stu Bickel cleared waivers and was assigned to Iowa (AHL). Binghamton Senators: Reached a PTO agreement with Todd Bertuzzi. He's scheduled to report on Monday. Jonathan Willis of Sportsnet:…
Rumors II: Devils, Wild, Hurricanes, Flyers and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias thinks some current players could be dealt to teams looking to make a Cup run, but he doesn't want to be one of them. “I think there are guys who could help some other…
Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 13
There was a bit more variation at the top of the rankings this week. Three teams received first place votes, eight teams in the top three. With seven rankings this week, we were once again able to drop the highest…
Rumors IV: Leafs, Red Wings, Wild, Kings, Oilers, Avs and Blues
Stephen Whyno CP in the Globe and Mail: Ten candidates to replace Randy Carlyle in Toronto: Peter DeBoer, Mike Babcock, Dan Bylsma, Todd McLellan, Peter Horachek, Dale Hunter, Steve Spott, Paul MacLean, Kevin Dineen and Dallas Eakins. Steve Simmons: Source…
Rumors II: Bruins, Coyotes, Blues, Sabres and Canucks
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: When asked if his players should feel uncomfortable in the dressing room, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said, "Absolutely. Absolutely." They are getting healthy, but may not be together long. “It’s never fun to be…
Rumors I: Coaches, Bruins, Wild, Sabres, Lightning, Sens and Leafs
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Thinking Mike Babcock will remain in Detroit. Todd McLellan could intrigue the Maple Leafs if he becomes available. There are Peter DeBoer connections. Dale Hunter didn't enjoy dealing with the media in Washington, so it's hard…