Tag: Thomas Vanek

2018 NHL Trade Deadline Buyers – Eastern Conference

The NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline is less than three weeks away. Speculation is ramping up over which clubs could be potential buyers. Here's a look at the five Eastern Conference teams most likely to jump into the trade market.…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Teams That Could Be Interested in Grabner, Kane and Vanek

On Michael Grabner ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at three teams that could be interested in New York Rangers winger Michael Grabner. Calgary Flames - The Flames need some scoring depth, upgrading their bottom-six with some speed. Colorado Avalanche…

Mark Easson

Could The Boston Bruins Stand Pat at The Trade Deadline?

Considered a retooling franchise at the start of this season, the Boston Bruins sit second overall in the Eastern Conference. They've played themselves back into Stanley Cup contender status. With the Feb.26 NHL trade deadline less than a month away,…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, and a Top 30 Trade Bait Board

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Believe that Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff will be watching the forward trade market, despite losing defenseman Jacob Trouba for six to eight weeks. Cheveldayoff may be willing to move some…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-NYI and DET-Sharks … Canucks and Flyers

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Islanders game: New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils, Winnipeg Jets, Boston Bruins, Washington…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, and Golden Knights

On the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins will likely be looking for an experienced "all-around" right winger before the NHL trade deadline. Pending UFA Thomas Vanek would be an option.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Ottawa Senators ... Jim Cerny of the SportingNews: Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson answered questions from the media yesterday morning about the Senators and but wouldn't go much into his future. He admits that the Senators need to make…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the New York Islanders

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Agent J.P. Barry on Henrik Sedin saying that money doesn't matter: "That's why they have an agent, player always say that." Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks signing Thomas Vanek for $2 million…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – NCAA Free Agents, Vanek, and the Sedin’s

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Hearing that the Canucks have interest in some NCAA free agents - Quinnipiac defenseman Brogan Rafferty and Princeton forward Max Veronneau. Veronneau is a Hobey Baker candidate. Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Henrik…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens, Flames, and Bruins

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks forward Thomas Vanek's camp reached out to the Canucks this week about the trade the trade deadline and were told by GM Jim Benning that"we are going to evaluate all options." TSN…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting ARI-SJ, Coyotes, Blackhawks, and Canucks

On scouting the Arizona Coyotes and San Jose Sharks  ... Craig Morgan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Coyotes-Sharks game: Toronto Maple Leafs (2), Calgary Flames (2), Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Rangers, Capitals, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Canucks, and Bruins

Friedman's 31-thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks were among the teams that have been scouting in Sweden the past couple weeks. Some potential free agents include…

Mark Easson