Tag: Wayne Simmonds

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Predators, Maple Leafs, and Wild

Looking like Simmonds days in Philadelphia could be over Sportsnet: The trade market for Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne is going to start picking up. “I think you’re going to see some teams start pushing for him,” Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Calgary Flames

Canucks-Edler talks at a standstill Rick Dhaliwal: Contract extension talks between the Vancouver Canucks and defenseman Alexander Edler are at a standstill. The sides can talk after the trade deadline as well. Don't see the Canucks trading Edler. Iain MacIntyre:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chris Kreider, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Montreal Canadiens

The case for trading Chris Kreider... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News:  Chris Kreider expects to fetch quite a return but will New York Rangers GM Jeff Gorton make a deal? That is the question. Kreider earns $4.625 million for…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, Gustav Nyquist, and less is more?

Nyquist and the New York Rangers plus more in the Craig Custance mailbag Craig Custance of The Athletic:  Opening up the question and answer session includes the latest on Gustav Nyquist. The Detroit Red Wings forward shopped around for the…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers Meet Trade Deadline

Just another Philadelphia Flyers' mailbag:   Dave Isaac of the Courier Post:  Again, the big question becomes what happens to Wayne Simmonds. Does he get traded? Chuck Fletcher and the Philadelphia Flyers face this question now and the growing sense is…

Chris Wassel

NHL Trade Deadline: Philadelphia Flyers — Stand Or Sell?

The Philadelphia Flyers find themselves in an odd position heading into the trade deadline. They have pieces to move and yet are one of the hottest teams in the league. What does Philadelphia wind up doing come next Monday? Let's…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, and Philadelphia Flyers

Dubas wants an idea of what pending RFAs Kapanen and Johnsson may be thinking TSN: Bob McKenzie said that Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas wanted to talk to the agents for pending restricted free agents Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Suitors for Mark Stone, Panarin Plus Vancouver and Anaheim

Where Mark Stone, Artemi Panarin, etc. may go... Frank Seravalli of Bardown.com:  Destinations expects for some of the top trade deadline targets can be arbitrary but plausible. The hold up in most deals lies in the fact that Mark Stone and…

Mark Easson

Points to Ponder Leading Up to the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL's Feb. 25 trade deadline is just five days away. Here's a look at some key issues worth watching in the lead-up to Monday's 3 pm ET deadline. Any return for Ottawa Senators center Matt Duchene, right wing Mark…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Trade Deadline: Nashville Predators — Time is now?

The NHL Trade Deadline primers head to Nashville next to look at the Nashville Predators. What do they need? What do they need to avoid? Let's take a quick look at what things may look like for David Poile and…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Scouting ANA-WSH, MIN-STL, Canadiens, Oilers, Buyer Beware and Top 12 UFAs

Scouting the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals Helene Elliott: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Ducks-Capitals game include St. Louis Blues (2), Arizona Coyotes (2), Vegas Golden Knights (2), Florida Panthers (2), Montreal Canadiens (2), New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Calgary…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Deadline: Dallas Stars’ Primer

One of the craziest teams to figure out has to be the Dallas Stars. Jim Nill faces an uphill road trying to help this team make the playoffs. Injuries and inconsistency have been maddening for Dallas. Will they buy and…

Chris Wassel