Rumors III: Friedman on Jonathan Drouin
Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 Monday morning on the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin. “A lot of the GMs are overseas for the world junior tournament. I’ve been texting a couple – ‘What do…
Rumors II: The Lightning and Jonathan Drouin
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman on Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “We acknowledge, via communication from his agent, Jonathan Drouin’s request to be traded. Moving forward, my sole intention is…
Rumors: Kings, Jets, Jackets, Coyotes and Capitals
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Was told last night that the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar have ironed out the no-trade/no-movement clause part of the contract extension. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Dennis Bernstein: Would likely…
Rumors II: Jonathan Drouin Requests Trade
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: Forward Jonathan Drouin formally asked for a trade back in November. A statement for Drouin's agent Allan Walsh. "On behalf of Jonathan Drouin, I…
Rumors: Panthers, Capitals, Lightning and Islanders
Saturday Night Headlines ... Sportnet: Elliotte Friedman: The Panthers have begun contract extension talks with Aleksander Barkov, likely six- to eight-years. A couple sources said that if Capitals defenseman Brook Orpik is out long-term, should check out their interest in Jets…
Rumors II: Capitals, Blackhawks, and Five To Trade For
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: With the injury to Jay Beagle, Gormley wonders if they will look outside the organization to fill their third line center position. He mentions Mike Richards, who is skating…
Injuries: Capitals, Stars, Lightning, Wild and More
On the Washington Capitals ... Mike Vogel: Nicklas Backstrom might be able to play tonight. John Carlson didn't travel with the team to Carolina. He's listed as day-to-day. Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Center Jay Beagle will be out…
Injuries: Sharks, Lightning, Penguins, Sabres and More
On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka: Logan Couture hasn't been ruled out of tonight's game against the Sharks. Coach Pete DeBoer yesterday: "He's day to day. ... He's going to make that call. It's another step today." Curtis Pashelka:…
Rumors: Lightning, Capitals and Blue Jackets
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning owner Jeff Vinik isn't nervous that Steven Stamkos remains unsigned. “I love watching the game, I love watching him perform, he’s a great athlete and I’m sure…
Rumors II: Custance’s NHL Trade Primer – Eastern Conference
Craig Custance of ESPN: There are currently more teams in the East than the West that could be sellers by the deadline. “Nobody in the West is out of it,” one general manager said this week. “If you look at…
Injuries: Jagr, Lightning, Sens, Coyotes, and Blackhawks
Image posted by Jaromir Jagr On the Florida Panthers ... Jaromir Jagr: "Dear Santa, can I get a new teeth for Christmas :) it's going to be tough to eat-good -at least I don't get fat :)))" George Richards: Jaromir…
Rumors III: Trade Market, Vesey and Stamkos
On the Trade Market and Jimmy Vesey ... Damien Cox of Sportsnet: There hasn't been much trade action so far this season, with GMs saying that cap room and lack of flexibility as part of the reasons. Teams are not wanting…