NHL Rumors: Panthers, Hamhuis, Leafs, Bickell, Bruins, Devils and Flyers
Some surprisingly quiet teams out there... Tampa, Minnesota, Isles, Nashville, Detroit... — James Mirtle (@mirtle) February 29, 2016 On the Florida Panthers ... Could the Pirri deal mean Panthers clearing cap space for another, bigger move? Hard to make sense…
NHL Rumors: Hawks, Stars, Canucks, Avs, Oilers and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Bryan Bickell's agent is "optimistic" about a trade, but understands it's "not simple to get done" because of next season's potential cap. — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) February 29, 2016 On the Dallas Stars ... Stars…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Hamhuis, Russell, Canadiens and Devils
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Difficult for teams, like #canucks, who are trying to move players with no move clauses, to control what they get in return. Little leverage — Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) February 29, 2016 On Dan Hamhuis ...…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames and Canucks
On the Dallas Stars ... Darren Dreger: The Stars are focusing on Dan Hamhuis and Kris Russell. The Stars have a lot of time for Russell. The Flames are hoping to get two second round picks for Russell. Darren Dreger:…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks
On the Florida Panthers ... Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston was on Sportsnet 590 yesterday and was talking about the Florida Panthers. "I don't think they're done," he said after Florida made three trades on Saturday. "I think they're…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Coyotes and Blackhawks
On the Florida Panthers ... Gary Lawless: The Jets, Devils, Coyotes and Canucks are among the teams asking the Panthers about Brandon Pirri. He's a pending RFA with arbitration rights. Gary Lawless: Multiple offers for Pirri. One team offered a…
NHL Rumors: Goalie Market, Canucks, Wings and Blackhawks
On the Goalie Market ... Craig Custance: Have been told that there are "six or seven" backup goalies available. Craig Custance: Leafs fans may not be happy with the return for James Reimer, but it was a buyer's market for…
NHL Rumors: Penguin Looking D … Shopping Plotnikov
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is aggressively looking to make some moves before the deadline. He's looking to improve their blueline, with Kris Russell an option. He'd have no trouble with that…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blackhawks, Flyers, Bruins, and Lightning
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Bob McKenzie: The Blackhawks interest in Dan Hamhuis has cooled considerably. Blackhawks focusing on lower-level depth options. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: A Canucks deal with the Blackhawks was close enough in the past…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, Panthers and Wild
On the Andrew Ladd Fallout ... Mark Lazerus: Andrew Ladd on if he thinks he can remain with the Blackhawks beyond this season: "I have no clue. There’s a lot of moving parts in that." James Mirtle: Teams started moving on from…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Lists From Eight Games Last Night
Scouting the LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers ... Dennis Bernstein: Scouts/Reps listed for the Kings-Oilers: Canadiens (4), Ducks (3), Rangers (2), Blues (2), Bruins, Predators, Sabres, Hurricanes, Capitals, Lightning, Sharks, Devils and Blackhawks. Dennis Bernstein: Canadiens Marc Bergevin and Rick…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Hamhuis and Vrbata
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Farhan Lalji: Hearing that the Chicago Blackhawks have serious interest in Canucks Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata. Not known if Hamhuis will waive his no-trade clause. Craig Morgan: The Blackhawks are one of eight teams…