Tag: Wayne Simmonds

NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk, Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning

On James van Riemsdyk ... Frank Seravalli: James van Riemsdyk is waiting for the John Tavares ball to drop as several teams who are interested in him are also in the Tavares running. The Toronto Maple Leafs are not one…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Wild, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers and Lightning

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Amir Basu: Bob McKenzie on Ryan O'Reilly: “Jason Botterill and the Sabres simply didn’t get what they thought was fair value, they will still continue to try but he is due a big signing bonus July…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, Blues, Hurricanes, Capitals, Wild and Flyers

On the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Can the Montreal Canadiens acquire a second first-round pick by moving Max Pacioretty or something else? The Canadiens…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings Looking For Offense … Do The Philadelphia Flyers Trade Wayne Simmonds?

On the Los Angeles Kings... Curtis Zupke of the L.A. Times:  Rob Blake constantly is working the phones while exploring draft options. Contrary to last night, Gabe Vilardi expects to crack the lineup this year or next and will likely…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Senators, Canadians, Rangers and Sabres

Musings on trade rumors and draft from Vegas Chris Johnson of Sportsnet:  The one thing clear about the San Jose Sharks is this - San Jose sets itself up to pursue free agents after the Mike Hoffman trade. Also, Ottawa…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Stastny – Jets, Avs, Habs … Minnesota Wild

On Paul Stastny ... Andy Strickland: Hearing that the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche are at the top of the list as eventual destinations for Paul Stastny. Mike McIntyre: Think the Jets would like to be able to bring Stastny…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers and Karlsson, Flyers and Simmonds, Tavares, and the Blues.

On the Edmonton Oilers and Erik Karlsson... Ryan Rishaug: Sense is that Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson isn't going to be an option for Oilers despite their need for a power play quarterback. believes Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli will be aggressive this…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Free Agency, Filppula, and Simmonds

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on free agency. “We have money to spend short term; we can do something short term,” said Hextall, who said he does not plan…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Boston Bruins

On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro: Stars GM Jim Nill and coach Jim Montgomery will likely decide before the end of the month what they plan to do with forward Jason Spezza. They'll talk about if Spezza could fit into…

Mark Easson

Potential Trade Candidates For Each Team Eliminated From 2018 NHL Playoffs

With the 2018 NHL Conference Finals underway, only four teams remain from the 16 that entered this year's playoffs. The 12 eliminated clubs enter the offseason hoping to improve their rosters for next season. As often happens, those teams are…

Lyle Richardson

NHL News: Series Wins, Bruins, Flyers, Sharks, Knights and Capitals

On Stanley Cup Playoff Series Wins ... Corey Masisak: Stanley Cup Playoffs series wins in the past 10 seasons: VGK - 2 MIN - 2 CAR - 2 ARZ - 2 WPG/ATL - 1 NYI - 1 DAL - 1 CGY…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Hakstol, Third-Line Center and a Veteran Defenseman

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall isn't closing the door on the possibility of goaltending prospect Carter Harter playing in the NHL next season. Get the sense that the odds are slim though. John Boruk: GM…

Mark Easson