NHL Rumors: Yzerman Issues Statement On Stamkos
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman issued a statement today that they won't be trading Steven Stamkos before the February 29th trade deadline. "I have said repeatedly that it is our hope to reach an…
NHL Rumors: The Trade Market Is Flooded With Forwards
Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sense is the trade market will be busy from now until the trade deadline. Issue that is coming up now is that the trade market is flooded with forwards. There…
NHL Rumors: Notes on Steven Stamkos
On Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and other possible destinations ... Darren Dreger of TSN: It's not likely that Steven Stamkos will sign with the Maple Leafs if he hits the open market on July 1st when you look at…
NHL Rumors: Steven Stamkos and Jason Garrison’s Injury
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos on the approaching trade deadline. "The trade deadline is coming up in a couple weeks, I'm sure everyone will have some answers in a couple…
NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Drouin and the Senators
On Jonathan Drouin ... Loui Jean of TVA Sports: TVA has learned that the Ottawa Senators are in the thick of the race to get Jonathan Drouin. The St. Louis Blues are no longer in on Drouin. Luke Fox of…
NHL Rumors: Steven Stamkos and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steve Stamkos and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Word is the Lightning aren't close to a contract extension with Steven Stamkos. Reports last month were that the Lightning offered…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 18
The top seven teams in our Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 18 remain the same as last week, with a few shifting places. The Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks remain at No. 1 and 2. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Flames, Leafs, Oilers and Jets
Scouting ... Eric Engels: Scouting the Canadiens - Lightning game last night: Coyotes, Flames, Rangers, Flyers, Blues, Panthers, Devils, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Penguins, Kings and Lightning. Aaron Portzline: Scouting the Blue Jackets - Islanders : Red Wings (3 - Ken…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Predators, Holdouts and Capitals
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Renaud Lavoie: Justin Schultz was a healthy scratch last night and it might have been trade related. Craig Custance: There is definitely interest in Justin Schultz. Jim Matheson: The Oilers may have oversold Justin Schultz's…
NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Centers
NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the centers that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. Some of these free agents will re-sign with their teams between now…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Lightning and Scouting
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Brian Wilde: There was a rumor going around last week that Tomas Plekanec had asked for a trade. When Francois Gagnon asked him about on the weekend, Plekanec laughed and said he didn't. On the…
Rink Rumblings – Trade Deadline Outlook – Atlantic Division
With just over three weeks to go before the trade deadline, many NHL general managers have to determine whether they are going to be buyers and make a bid for a playoff spot or become sellers and trade off expiring…