Rumors II: Lightning, Jets, and Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos wouldn't confirm or deny Sportsnet's report that he was offered an eight-year, $68 million contract extension by the Lightning. "I'm not going to comment on…
Rumors III: Hurricanes, Canucks, Panthers, Leafs and Blue Jackets
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on Cam Ward: "I'm sure that he'll be available between now and the trade deadline, provided that's he's healthy." Platinum Seat Ghosts: Dreger on Jeff Skinner: "If the right offer were to…
Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens and Sabres
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Botchford wonders that if James Reimer might land a 1st round pick like some suggest, what would Ryan Miller bring back in a trade?The Canucks could have traded Miller…
Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Jets, Bruins and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: Looking at five Toronto Maple Leafs that could be traded at the deadline, potential trade partners and the possible return. James Reimer: The Canadiens and Blues might be…
Rumors: Ducks, Stars, Leafs, Predators and Flyers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Anton Khudobin is third on the Ducks goalie depth chart. He has a $2.25 million cap hit, and with the lack of teams looking for a goalie, it's not…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15
The Chicago Blackhawks narrowed the gap this week, but fell just short in overtaking the Washington Capitals in our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15. The top five has the same teams as last week, but the Los Angeles Kings…
Rumors III: Leafs, Oilers and Scouting TOR-PHI
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Leafs players are trying not to look ahead to the trade deadline, even though they know changes to the roster are coming. “I try not to think about that,” forward…
Rumors IV: Lightning, Coyotes, Ducks, Flames and More
Roundup of Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It is believed that the Tampa Bay Lightning may have made a contract offer to Steven Stamkos in recent weeks. Friedman guesses the number started with an eight. Arizona Coyotes…
Rumors III: Canadiens, Penguins, Leafs and Lightning
Hockey Central at Noon panel discusses if the Montreal Canadiens need to make a major trade to shake things up. Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Jonathan Drouin only scored two goals in 19 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and hasn't…
Rumors III: Jonathan Drouin Update … Canadiens Pushing?
On Jonathan Drouin ... Brian Wilde: Source confirming that the Canadiens are making a huge push today for Jonathan Drouin. They are putting a bigger offer on the table for him. Bob McKenzie: The Canadiens are one of a handful…
Rumors II: Ducks, Leafs, Oilers, Lightning and More
Sportsnet Headlines Damien Cox: Some teams were surprised that the Penguins were willing to take Carl Hagelin because he has three years left on his deal. Some are wondering if the Ducks are setting themselves up to get Jonathan Drouin.…
Rumors II: Leafs, Blues, Canadiens and Oilers
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Gord Stellick: If Brian Burke was hired a few months earlier by the Maple Leafs back in 2008, his first choice for the Leafs coach would have been Joel Quenneville. Platinum Seat Ghosts: Elliotte…