Rink Rumblings – Trade Deadline Outlook – Pacific Division
With the season reaching the halfway mark, NHL general managers have a general idea of what areas need to be addressed on their respective clubs. Trades have started to pick up in the last week, with the Seth Jones-for-Ryan Johansen…
Rumors III: Sabres, Lightning, Canucks, Jets and Flyers
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Sabres will be sellers once again at the trade deadline and their approach will be the same. "The approach is the same. We’re in 29th place. I do stress that…
Injuries: Penguins, Canucks, Blues, Sharks and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Nick Bonino suffered an upper-body injury on Tuesday night and returned to Pittsburgh yesterday for further evaluation. Bombulie is speculating that it could be weeks over days. The…
Rumors V: Deadline Players of Interest, and the Blue Jackets
On TSN's "Players of Interest" ... TSNs Insider Trading: Leading up to the trade deadline, TSN created a list of 'players of interest' on the trade front: Loui Eriksson (BOS), Kevin Shattenkirk (STL), Radim Vrbata (VAN), Tyler Ennis (BUF), Roman…
Rumors III: Canucks, Blues and Lightning
On the Vancouver Canucks ... John Shannon: The Canucks will put Chris Higgins on waivers today. If he's not claimed, he'll report to Utica of the AHL. TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks President Trevor Linden said there hasn't been much interest…
Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Panthers, Caps, Devils and More
On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Coach Ken Hitchcock injury update. Paul Stastny is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is not ruled out for tonight. Jake Allen is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Jay Bouwmeester…
Rumors: Canucks and Blue Jackets
On the Vancouver Canucks and Chris Higgins ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Chris Higgins' wife is from Vancouver, they had a baby in April, but his time in Vancouver is over. The Canucks sent him home as they…
Rumors III: Canucks Trying To Trade Chris Higgins
Vancouver Canucks: Canucks GM Jim Benning confirmed that they are looking for trade options for forward Chris Higgins. “As part of our transition to a younger team, I can confirm we’re exploring trade options for Chris Higgins so we can…
Rumors: Jackets, Ducks, Sens, Lightning, Preds and Blues
Bruce Garroich of the Ottawa Sun: Three trades went down last week. "There has been lots of talking. Maybe this will get some other deals moving because they've been pretty tough to make," said a league executive Friday. The Minnesota…
Rumors III: Jonathan Drouin Getting Plenty of Interest
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: It may be difficult for the Lightning to put Jonathan Drouin back in their lineup. If GM Steve Yzerman doesn't get the fair-value offer he wants, he…
Rumors III: Lightning, Canucks, Preds, Avs and Scouting AHL Game
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith: Have been told there is nothing new to report regarding contract extension talks between the Lightning and Steven Stamkos. At this point, he hasn't been asked to waive his…
Injuries: Oilers, Devils, Isles, Sens, Flames and More
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Connor McDavid continues to make progress from his broken clavicle. He's not taking contact yet, but is taking faceoffs and participating in some drills. “We’re asking each other, ‘Can…