NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Arizona Coyotes
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Dion Phaneuf wouldn't waive his no-movement clause and the Senators weren't able to move him or Marc Methot before the trade freeze. Methot will be left unprotected for the…
NHL News: Vegas on Expansion Draft Process … Some Protected Lists
On the Expansion Draft Process ... Vegas Golden Knights: Vegas updating the expansion draft process. "The Golden Knights organization is very pleased with how the expansion draft process has gone so far, through the NHL trade freeze which took effect…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Canadiens, Sharks and Maple Leafs
** Quick embed post before trade freeze On the Minnesota Wild ... Subject to change in next 30 minutes, of course, but it doesn't look like MIN will deal any of their D men -- Brodin or Scandella. — Bob…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Golden Knights and Coyotes
** Quick embedded post before the 3:00 PM trade freeze ** On the Minnesota Wild ... Not saying Jonas Brodin won't be traded in next 2 hours, but #mnwild says any tweet you see saying he's been traded is "completely…
NHL Expansion Draft: Los Angeles Kings Primer
Forward Decisions The Kings are trying to work their way out of salary cap purgatory, largely due to pricey, lengthy contracts with two forwards that no longer produce much – Marian Gaborik and Dustin Brown. Unfortunately for Los Angeles, Vegas…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and the Calgary Flames
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: Talked to a General Manager yesterday who guessed that the Golden Knights already had three first round picks with more picks likely be added before Wednesday. Jim Matheson: There are some people…
NHL Expansion Draft: St. Louis Blues Primer
Forward Decisions The bulk of St. Louis’ front line production comes from six established forwards that will be protect, and they have some solid prospects, who are expansion ineligible. Coming off another stellar year with 39 goals and 36 assists, Vladimir Tarasenko…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: There have been reports that the Blue Jackets and Vegas Golden Knights have reached an agreement leading up to the expansion draft. The Blue Jackets will pay a…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Senators, Predators, Bruins and Flyers
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Word is the Golden Knights are wanting a first round pick from the Kings to take Dustin Brown. On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: When the Maple Leafs were trying to…
NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: IF the Islanders decide to trade John Tavares at some point, there is zero percent chance he'll be moved to a team in their division. Arthur Staple: Nothing has been decided with…
NHL Expansion Draft: Dallas Stars Primer
On the heels of a disappointing season and infirmary of injuries Dallas is well-positioned for the expansion draft. They’ll likely protect all their key pieces while exposing mid-range young players who haven’t significantly impressed, or veterans not counted on highly…
NHL Expansion Draft: Tampa Bay Lightning Primer
The Lightning played most of the season without star center Steven Stamkos and nearly snuck into the playoffs with a late season run with Nikita Kucherov scoring 40 goals and Victor Hedman registering a career-high 72 points. Tampa has been…