NHL Rumors: Sens, Oilers, Canucks, College Free Agents, Expansion and More
Friedman's 30 thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Senators coach Dave Cameron and owner Eugene Melnyk have long history, but ... “Eugene Melnyk loves Dave Cameron,” one opposing NHL executive said Tuesday. “But business is business.” Cameron on the…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Gaudreau, Sens, Leafs, Kovalchuk and Kings
Insider Trading ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Jimmy Vesey could be finished his college career this weekend. The Predators are able to offer him something no team can, the ability to burn a year off his entry level contract…
NHL Injuries: Habs, Avs, Lightning, Hawks, Rangers, Jets and More
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien didn't update Carey Price's status, but he hasn't given up home that Price will return before the end of the season. Renaud Lavoie: P.K. Subban practiced yesterday in a…
NHL Rumors – Would The Coyotes Be Able To Trade Up For Matthews?
On the No. 1 draft pick ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Speculation that is that the Coyotes will look to trade up in the draft if they don't win the draft lottery to select Scottsdale native Auston Matthews. Thinking is they…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, and the Maple Leafs
On Milan Lucic ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Milan Lucic on potential being a UFA on July 1st. “At the end of the day, you are human. It’s in the back of your mind thinking about it,” said…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Leafs, Sharks, Flyers, Devils and More
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Bruce Boudreau didn't have an update on David Perron after the game. Not known if Perron needs an MRI, will travel with the team to Montreal or head back to Anaheim. Eric Stephens: Nate…
NHL Rumors: Expansion, Jets, Islanders, Stamkos and the Lightning
On NHL Expansion, the Winnipeg Jets, Quebec City, Steven Stamkos and the New York Islanders ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The biggest issue that may come from expansion draft rules talk is players that have no-movement and no-trade…
NHL Rumors: Cap, Pens, Oilers, Leafs, Habs, Stamkos Odds and More
Friedman 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Teams were informed that next years salary cap could be $74 million if the players vote for the 5 percent escalator. Potential Seattle arena owner Chris Hansen met with the…
NHL Injuries: Flames, Habs, Ducks, Pens, Leafs and More
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: Defenseman Dennis Wideman left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Wideman collided with teammate Joe Colbourne. Head coach Bob Hartley after the game: “the preliminary reports that we got…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 23
The Washington Capitals are the top ranked team again in our consensus NHL power rankings, though the Los Angeles Kings did steal two of seven first place votes. The St. Louis Blues moved up two spots this week and sit…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Devils, Coyotes, Senators and Stars
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star: If he hits the open market, the Maple Leafs are expected to take a run at Steven Stamkos. The Leafs have been clearing future cap space and will…
NHL Rumors: Predators, Maple Leafs and Penguins
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: (mailbag) Odds of Jimmy Vesey joining the Predators for the playoffs. Predators GM David Poile chose not to trade for anyone at the deadline, feeling that he didn't want to…