NHL Rumors: Quick Hits on Canucks, Leafs/Canadiens … Canadiens and Pacioretty
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Elliotte Freidman said on Sportsnet 650 that a comparable for Brock Boeser's next contract could be Johnny Gaudreau's six-year, $40 million deal. On the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dan Robertson:…
NHL News: Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Blues and Canucks
On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: While the Flames are on the road, Kris Versteeg should be rehabbing with their AHL team in Stockton. When the Flames return from their road trip, Versteeg hopes to get clearance…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens and Canucks
On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Kalman: If goaltender Tuukka Rask's injury is indeed "very minor," it may be a good idea to let Anton Khudobin get the next three starts and give Zane McIntyre a start and then bring…
NHL News: Sabres, Wild, Predators, Islanders, Flyers, Canucks and Jets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: "For everyone saying don't bother with Eichel, I repeat what I said from day injury happened: If he can get back with 8-10 games left, he's playing. They're not sitting him healthy for…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, Seattle, Predators, Tavares, and Flames
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks haven't started contract talks with pending RFAs Troy Stecher and Derrick Pouliot. Contract talks should start after the season. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: "If P Chiarelli says it…
Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers
The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Roundup of Friedman’s 31 Thoughts
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's believed that the Montreal Canadiens asked the Los Angeles Kings for Tyler Toffoli, Gabriel Vilardi and possibly more. The Senators asked the Minnesota Wild for Charlie Coyle plus more. Pacioretty might have been okay with…
NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Blue Jackets, Devils, Sharks, Seattle, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Sabres coach Phil Housley said that Johan Larsson passed concussion protocol testing. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Goaltender Mike Smith (lower-body) was on the ice yesterday. On the Columbus Blue Jackets…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Devils, Pens, Lightning, Canucks and Knights
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward Patrice Bergeron will be re-evaluated in two weeks after fracturing his right foot. Dave McCarthy: On Bergeron "Left Air Canada Centre in a walking boot on Saturday. Bergeron played 17:59 vs #Sabres on…
NHL Rumors: Karlsson and Capitals … Rangers, Penguins, Canucks and Sabres
On Erik Karlsson and the Washington Capitals ... AJ Jakubec: Sources saying that the Washington Capitals are making a push for defenseman Erik Karlsson. They would likely have to move pending UFA defenseman John Carlson to get a deal done.…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens, Wild, and Canucks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Renaud Lavoie: There has been lots of talk about Evander Kane. A few teams are showing some interest in Benoit Pouliot. Dan Kingerski: "I do believe Jason Botterill is learning a very important lesson right now:…
NHL Rumors and Notes: On Waivers, Kovalchuk, Olympians Sign, Matthews, Canucks, and Blue Jackets
Players placed on waivers today ... Bob McKenzie: Peter Holland clears waivers. Placed on waivers today: Chris Breen (BOS), Paul Postma (BOS), Jussi Jokinen (CBJ), Cody Golobeuf (CgY), Lance Bouma (CHI), Chris Stewart (MIN), Alex Burrows (OTT), James O’Brien (OTT), Johnny…