Trade: The Canucks Send Kevin Bieksa To The Ducks
The Vancouver Canucks have traded Kevin Bieksa to the Anaheim Ducks for a 2016 2nd round draft pick. The 34-year old Bieksa was drafted 151st overall in the fifth round of the 2001 draft by the Canucks. He carries a…
Rumors and Notes: Capitals and Maple Leafs
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: GM Brian McLellan still thinks the trade route will be a better way to improve the Capitals than through free agency. “I anticipate not being active right off the hop,” MacLellan told reporters when asked…
Rumors II: Gagner, Oilers, Bieksa, Vermette and Sharp
Ed Barkowitz of the Philadelphia Daily News: Newly acquired Sam Gagner could fit into the their top-nine, something that GM Ron Hextall was trying to add, or he'll provide them with some extra cap space. The Flyers are about $7…
Rumors VI: Hamilton, Bieksa, Lack and Staal
Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: One assistant GM on former Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton. “It was surprising,” said one NHL assistant GM. “It’s obvious there’s something going on that we don’t know about. From what I’ve heard behind the…
Rumors III: Sharks, Canucks, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the Sharks ... According to a source, San Jose Sharks were the other team in on D Griffin Reinhart before he was moved to EDM. Bruins were never involved— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) June 27, 2015 Doug Wilson on trading…
Rumors IV: Kessel, Lack, Grabner, Sharp, Beleskey and More
On the Leafs and Penguins ... And heard last night Pens were only team in on Phil Kessel. Doesn't change #Isles plans, but would be a big change for a rival.— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) June 27, 2015 On the Rangers,…
Rumors XV: Rangers, Oilers, Flames, Hawks, Kings, Devils and Sharks
On the Rangers ... Rangers have not been offered 9th, 11th or 12th overall pick straight up for Talbot. NYR would have to give up more...— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) June 26, 2015 Should clarify...also possibility that NYR would have to…
Rumors XIII: Lucic, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Oilers and Canucks
On Milan Lucic ... #NHLBruins F Milan Lucic confirms the #Canucks are one of 15 teams he's willing to waive his no-trade clause for. — Dhiren Mahiban (@dcmahiban) June 26, 2015 Lucic says #NHLBruins still have not approached him about…
Rumors IX: Coyotes, Rangers, Canucks and Sharks
On the Coyotes ... It certainly sounds like Arizona is leaning towards trading the No. 3 overall pick. Multiple teams interested, incl CBJ, WPG and perhaps BOS— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 26, 2015 Most of the teams interested in getting…
Rumors IV: Friedman on Bieksa … Four Offers for Talbot
Chris Nichols on Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 radio on the Canucks and Kevin Bieksa. “Well, there was a bit of confusion today in the sense that it was reported that Bieksa was asked to waive his no-trade.…
Rumors III: Leafs, Canucks, Oilers, Avs, Islanders and Capitals
TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: A good chance that the Maple Leafs don't trade Phil Kessel.McKenzie: If they can get a good return for any of Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Bozak and others, they will do it. Haven't heard Phaneuf's name…
Rumors I: Canucks, Wild, Canadiens, Bruins, Jets and Sens
Vancouver Canucks and Kevin Bieksa Benning on no NTC waive conversations: "That's not to say over the course of the day or tomorrow morning that we won’t (talk).” #Canucks— Ben Kuzma (@benkuzma) June 25, 2015 Don't know how far along…