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…
The Winnipeg Jets Could Be Trade Deadline Buyers
Entering the NHL All-Star weekend, the Winnipeg Jets find themselves in rarefied air. In previous seasons, the Jets were usually struggling at this point in the season to keep their playoff hopes alive. This year, they're jockeying for first place…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blues, Canucks and Oilers
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jimmy Murphy: Got confirmation that the Penguins are not frontrunners or even in the conversation for Sabres Evander Kane. They had some trade talks before, but at this point, the Penguins are not interested.…
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…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Predators, Blues, Canucks, and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes acquired defenseman John Ramage from the Blue Jackets for future considerations. Craig Morgan: Ramage will report to Tucson of the AHL. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: The Blackhawks assign…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Wings, Devils, Lightning, Sharks, and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Forward Sebastian Aho won't be back before the All-Star break according to coach Bill Peters. Peters added, “from that point on, I don’t know." On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: Forward Artem…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Senators, and Penguins
On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that Montreal Canadiens could look to move out some valuable assets. “There are assets that Bergevin could consider moving out,” Dreger said. “You’re talking about Max Pacioretty, that rumour has been out…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Wild, Sharks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Derek Ryan returned from his upper-body injury last night. Michael Smith: Forward Sebastian Aho missed his first game with a concussion and lower-body injury. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward…
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…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Kings, Predators, and Canucks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun missed last night's game with an illness. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Scotty Bowman said on Wednesday that he was 'guessing' and didn't any inside information on…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Red Wings, Canucks, and Jets
On the Dallas Stars ... Matt Larkin: Spoke with Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill yesterday who that he's not actively looking at trades. He likes the depth they have. He wouldn't rule out making a trade but isn't looking to…
NHL News: Coyotes, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Canucks, and Golden Knights
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Andy Strickland: Goaltender Scott Wedgewood has played 19 games so far and needs to get to 28 games for the Coyotes to keep his RFA rights. If he plays less than 28 games he'll become…