Western Conference News: Flames, Oilers, Predators, Canucks, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race
On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Coach Glen Gulutzan said that there is still no timetable for Matthew Tkachuk. He's listed as day-to-day. Pat Steinberg: Gulutzan said that Tkachuk won't be in the lineup tonight. Sean Monahan had a…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche, Seattle and the Golden Knights
TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: The Ottawa Senators will have a decision to make regarding their 2018 first-round pick. The NHL draft lottery is next month. Many have been thinking the Senators will retain their pick this year…
NHL Free Agent Watch: Josh Bailey and Jonathan Marchessault
Josh Bailey, RW – New York Islanders Despite his solid 2016-17 campaign (13 goals, 43 assists), few likely thought Josh Bailey would be the top scorer at this juncture of the NHL season among upcoming free agents. But at 40…
Pacific Division: Vegas Golden Knights Season Outlook
Forwards Playmaker Jonathan Marchessault led the 2016-17 Panthers with 30 goals, finishing third on Florida with 51 points. He should contribute to the Knights’ top man-advantage unit and, on an expiring contract, be extra motivated. One major Vegas wildcard is…
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: Trade Bait and Vegas Holding All The Cards
List of the top players who could get traded this offseason ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Teams will be looking to make moves instead of losing players for nothing in the expansion draft. Teams like the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blue Jackets and Las Vegas
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Looking at five players the Canucks should or would target in a trade. Gabriel Landeskog - Would give the Canucks some size and grit. Hard to see the Avs…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Flames, and Blue Jackets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Buccigross: Hearing that candidates who were being considered for the Ducks head coaching position are being informed that the Ducks will be hiring Randy Carlyle. Darren Dreger: Expect the Ducks to names Randy Carlyle…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and the Dallas Stars
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Defenseman Seth Jones is a pending restricted free agent, and despite Boone Jenner and Ryan Murray signing bridge deals, don't expect one for Jones. Morgan Rielly's six year,…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets offseason challenge will be to re-sign pending RFA defenseman Seth Jones. “I don’t anticipate any problems,” general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Monday. “We’ll find…
NHL Rumors: Avs, Vesey, Zaitsev, Lucic, Doan, Khokhlachev and More
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Avs GM Joe Sakic on if they have any untouchables: "Well, Wayne Gretzky was traded. Twice" Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Sakic said he was happy with trade deadline acquisitions in Mikkel Boedker…
Columbus Blue Jackets 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Columbus Blue Jackets heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats, and schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: Playoff Chances: Bubble 2014-15 Record: 42-35-5, 89 points (5th Place in Metropolitan Division) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed…