Northeast Division Player Movement
The Northeast Division was probably the most talked about division this off-season. The Phil Kessel and Dany Heatley rumors and stories dragged on for months, and thankfully both have been resolved. The Canadiens have completely revamped their roster, for the…
The other side of Phil Kessel’s coin
While doing some research online to see what could be dug up about the trade of Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs, I've come across several sources questioning his character. Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald.com paints a picture…
Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Phil Kessel
According to TSN, the Maple Leafs have reached an agreement with the Bruins to acquire Phil Kessel, pending a contract be worked out. They are apparently negotiating a deal now. I'm sure they must have known the ballpark figure and…
The Preds Tabled an Offer for Kessel
The Nashville Predators have reportedly put forth an offer to the Boston Bruins for Phil Kessel. According to NESN.com, the Preds have offered a 1st round pick, the rights to Alexander Radulov, and a top defensive prospect. It's hard to…
Kessel and the Coyotes Situation
It sounds like the Phil Kessel trade rumors could come to end by next week. October 1st is a key date, as each team much be under the salary cap by then. The Bruins are supposedly around $1.7 under the…
Jonas Gustavsson has minor heart procedure
"Gustavsson experienced a racing heartbeat following fitness tests Saturday, took part in on-ice sessions Monday and, when he didn't appear at the NHL club's practice facility Tuesday, Wilson was asked about the Swede's absence. Doctors have performed an ablation, which…
Kessel Rumor Update
The Boston Globe reported that the Leafs have offered 2 1st round picks and a 2nd rounder for the Keseel and a 3rd rounder. Prior mention of a similar deal did not include the 3rd round pick coming Toronto's way.…
Kessel’s Agent Adds Fuel to the Fire
The Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs rumors were kicked up a notch yesterday as Kessel's agent, Wade Arnott, was seen chatting it up with assistant GM, Dave Nonis, at the Leafs practice facility. The Leafs appear to be the…
Burke Speaks About Kessel
In an interesting development over the weekend, the Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke made a move to re-acquire their 2010 second round draft choice from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for their 2011 third round choice and a…
NHL and Maple Leafs Square Off
Ok. Despite all efforts made to avoid this ridiculous situation unfolding in Pheonix, with the potential sale of the Coyotes and subsequent relocation to southern Ontario as proposed by RIM billionaire Jim Balsillie, the plot is getting too thick to…
Forsberg and Allison on the Comeback Trail
Is Peter Forsberg attempting to get back to the NHL? After his comeback last year only lasted 2 games before his foot acted up, Forsberg is back at it this year, after playing his 1st game in the Swedish Elite…
Tomas Kaberle Deadline Approaching
I`m a little surprised there hasn`t been a Tomas Kaberle countdown for his `trade window`. In today`s Sun, it was the first time in a weeks that I`ve heard mention of him. Kaberle`s `no-trade` clause will kick back in after…