NHL Rumors: Canucks Should Become Sellers
On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Prospect Thatcher Demko on not having a contract with the Canucks: "I haven't even talked to the Canucks about (a contract). Once the season ends, I'll touch base and we'll have a…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Hawks, Habs, Pens, Sabres, Bruins and more
TSN Insider Trading:Bob McKenzie: The Coyotes are checking out the trade value for pending UFA winger Mikkel Boedker. On the open market, he could get five plus years and $5 million per year. They'd like to re-sign him, but if…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Ducks, Panthers, Stars and Penguins
Trade Bait List ... TSN: Potentially on the move: 1. Loui Eriksson 2. Andrew Ladd 3. Mikkel Boedker 4. Jonathan Drouin 5. Dan Hamhuis 6. Kris Russell 7. Roman Polak 8. Eric Staal 9. Dale Weise 10. Jiri Hudler On…
NHL Rumors: Rounding Up Friedman’s Thoughts
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Guessing the Canadiens already know they will be sellers, but the buyers may be waiting until closer to the deadline to see what else could become available. The Ducks could…
NHL Rumors: Alex Burrows, and the Anaheim Ducks
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks winger Alex Burrows denied the Elliotte Friedman's report that he'd waive his no-trade clause if the Canucks asked him. “I learned about it after the (Saturday) game,” said…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Sens, Kings, Canucks and Stars
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Jacob Trouba's asking price will likely start at Dougie Hamilton's six-year, $34.5 million. The Jets could end up having just under $19 million for three right handed defensemen. The Jets could look to trade…
NHL Rumors: Tavares, Maple Leafs and Headlines
On the future of John Tavares ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks doesn't see Steven Stamkos wanting to go through another rebuild and sign with the Maple Leafs. The Leafs created future cap space by trading Dion Phaneuf.…
NHL Rumors: The Trade Market Is Flooded With Forwards
Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sense is the trade market will be busy from now until the trade deadline. Issue that is coming up now is that the trade market is flooded with forwards. There…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Canucks and Predators
Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres game ... Dave Isaac: Scouting the Flyers-Sabres: Coyotes, Sharks, Wild, Penguins, Panthers and Bruins. Scouting the Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks game ... Aaron Portzline: Scouting the Blue Jackets-Ducks: Maple Leafs (2),…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Canucks, Penguins and Hurricanes
On the LA Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Kings had been all-in on Dustin Byfuglien. Would Dan Hamhuis waive his no-trade clause for the Kings? Roman Polak could be another option.The Kings may make…
NHL Rumors: Rental Prices, Trade Bait and Waivers
Price of Rentals ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The days of getting a first round draft pick for rentals may be over. "There's no chance you're seeing first-round picks go out for rental players this year," one Western Conference hockey…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Islanders, Canucks, Flames and Sharks
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) If the Stars are going to go after a big named player, Valeri Nichushkin or Julius Honka could be on the table. If they look to make…