Trade: Maple Leafs Send Ashton and Broll to the Lightning
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forwards Carter Ashton and David Broll to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a conditional 7th round pick in 2016. Erik Erlendsson: The condition on the pick is if Ashton plays 15 games with the…
Injuries: Lundqvist, Rinne, Coburn, Anderson Plus a Few More
Andrew Gross: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist is out with an upper-body injury, took a puck to the throat three games ago. He is day-to-day and it's possible that he doesn't travel with the team to Nashville. Nashville Predators: Pekka Rinne will…
Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 17
Three different teams were ranked in the top slot, with the Blues collecting the most 1st place rankings with five apiece. Six different teams were ranked in the top three by the eight media outlets. With eight rankings this week, we…
Rumors III: Friedman Roundup
Elliotte Friendman of Sportsnet: Jets Evander Kane was scratched from last night's game which was in his hometown. Jets coach Paul Maurice didn't say it was injury related. Sabres Cody Hodgson was benched last Friday. If the Sabres were to…
Not Really Rumors: Nabokov, Kekalainen, Stewart and Oduya
Stan Fischler: Evgeni Nabokov tells Fischler that it appears to be time to "hand up the skates." Erik Erlendsson: Nabokov's agent, Don Meehan, said that he'll take a few days to "consider his future." Shawn Mitchell: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo…
Morning Hits: Waivers, Declining the White House and Injuries
Pierre LeBrun: The Lightning put goaltender Evgeni Nabokov on waivers. Matt Baker: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman: "We didn’t feel it was right for Evgeni or the team to kind of keep him here if he’s not going to play." Yzerman…
Rumors IV: Kings, Leafs, Avalanche, Ducks, Stars and Wild
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Believe that a Dion-Phaneuf for Mike Richards deal was seriously considered, with other pieces being involved. The Kings said no to any deal involving Tanner Pearson or Tyler Toffoli. New to the rumor mill is Avalanche…
Injuries: Okposo, Bobrovsky, Bieksa, Phaneuf, Howard and lots more
Arthur Staple: Islanders winger Kyle Okposo will be out six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury. Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets put Sergei Bobrovsky on the IR retroactive to Jan. 21st. Bobrovsky injured his groin and will be out…
Rumors II: Canucks, Jets, Panthers, 2017 Outdoor Game, Wild and Cap
Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks president Trevor Linden on rumors that the Canucks are interested in Ryan O'Reilly, with the Avs interested in Alex Edler. "Alex is a foundational player for us. He’s a 25-minute, all-situation defenceman that…
Rumors II: Leafs, Wings, Avs, Ducks, Rangers, Isles, Bruins and Habs
Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Sources saying the Maple Leafs are getting plenty of trade offers. Can expect them to make some moves by the deadline, as the vultures are circling the team now. No Leafs player has a…
Rumors I: Habs, Sabres, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Oilers and Lightning
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN radio said that most teams would be interested in Cody Franson and Andrej Sekera. It would probably cost a 2nd round pick and a decent prospect. The Kings, Ducks and Avalanche are teams in…
Rumors III: Caps, Oilers, Canes, Lightning, Habs, Canucks, Preds and Sens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Capitals have a big decision to make regarding Mike Green. He's currently their 5th defenseman and the pending UFA carries a $6.25 million cap hit. They could move him for a 2nd round…