NHL Rumors: Expansion Draft, Wild and Oilers
Goalie market for an expansion draft ... Allan Muir of SI: Muir thinks that if the NHL expands, there could be a bunch of trades as teams put together their protected list for an expansion draft. With teams potentially only…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 23
The Washington Capitals are the top ranked team again in our consensus NHL power rankings, though the Los Angeles Kings did steal two of seven first place votes. The St. Louis Blues moved up two spots this week and sit…
NHL Rumors: Coaches, GM Meetings, Bruins, Lightning and More
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of Ottawa Sun: There have been three coaching changes this season, but there could be some more depending on playoff performances. Unsuccessful playoff runs could have Bruce Boudreau, Ken Hitchcock and Jack Capuano on the…
NHL News: Video Highlights, Scores and Playoff Races
Last night’s NHL video highlights in just under four minutes. Toronto Maple Leafs 4 (SO) New York Islanders 3 St. Louis Blues 3 (SO) Chicago Blackhawks 2 Calgary Flames 3 Nashville Predators 2 Vancouver Canucks 3 (OT) Arizona Coyotes 2…
NHL Trade Deadline: Well Short of Expectations
The NHL Trade Deadline Day fell quite short of expectation, with 19 trades consummated, but none that would be categorized as earth shattering. Most of the top contenders made minor deals to add depth, but failed to do anything that…
NHL News: Video Highlights, Scores and Playoff Races
Minnesota Wild 3 (SO) Buffalo Sabres 2 Calgary Flames 4 Pittsburgh Penguins 2 Nashville Predators 5 Colorado Avalanche 2 Anaheim Ducks 3 Los Angeles Kings 2 Tampa Bay Lightning 4 (OT) Carolina Hurricanes 3 Philadelphia Flyers 6 Columbus Blue Jackets…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 21
Surprise, surprise, the Washington Capitals are still the top ranked team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 21. The next three teams remain the same as week - the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues. The…
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 Trade: Leafs Trade Winnik and a Pick for Laich, Carrick and a Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Daniel Winnik and a 2016 5th round pick (previously acquired from Anaheim) for 2016 2nd round pick, Connor Carrick and Brooks Laich. Pierre LeBrun: "No salary retention in that Caps-Leafs trade" Mark Masters: Capital…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Pens, Devils, Leafs, and Caps
Sportsnet Headlines ... Sportsnet: Not a lot of optimism with regards to the Bruins and Loui Eriksson according to Elliotte Friedman. "The agent and the team aren't talking, but what it sounds like is if the player wants to move…
NHL Rumors: Dan Hamhuis – Caps, Bruins, Stars, Kings and Hawks
On the Dan Hamhuis ... (tweets are from newest to oldest) Matthew Sekeres: A Dan Hamhuis trade may have to wait until Kris Russell is traded. The Capitals are out on Hamhuis. John Shannon: While it's sounding like Dan Hamhuis…
NHL Rumors: Capitals GM On The Trade Deadline and Free Agents
On the Washington Capitals ... James Mirtle: The Blackhawks aren't the only team that is looking to create some extra salary cap space. The Capitals are also active in that scenario. They could move a bad contract and a draft…