Rink Rumblings: All-Star Game, Hamonic and DeBrincat
Each week in “Rink Rumblings”, Michael Augello of Hockeybuzz.com takes an in-depth look at the players, games and news from around the National Hockey League. The Last Best Chance For All-Star Game I have to confess that I have not…
Rumors II: Hamonic Edition – Oilers, Flames, Jets and Avs
Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: GM Garth Snow has said he's just not going to give Travis Hamonic away for draft picks and prospects. Hamonic has four years left with a $3.857 million cap hit. Now that his trade…
Rumors III: Travis Hamonic Asks Islanders For Trade
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic has requested a trade for personal reasons. He prefers a team in Western Canada. The Islanders will do their best to accommodate the request. The situation is not a surprise for the…
Rumors II: Avs, Ducks, Wild, Sens, Lightning, Blues and Jets
Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friemdman of Sportsnet: Jarome Iginla told Adrian Dater that he won't approve any in-season trades for family reason. Friedman has zero evidence that Tyson Barrie is on the trade block, and thinks they would love…
Rumors: Avs, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flyers
On the Avalanche ... Elliotte Friedman on Saturday night: Joe Sakic and the Avalanche usually keep things close to their chest, so a lot of people were surprised when they hinted that change would be coming and that Matt Duchene's…
Rumors IV: Rangers and Sharks
On the Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: With only having $1.6 million in salary cap space at the moment and potential issues for next season, Patrick Marleau's $6.667 million salary cap hit should rule him out for the…
Rumors II: Kings, Leafs, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Ducks
On the Kings and Maple Leafs ... David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Kings and Anze Kopitar are not close on a contract extension. Both sides have agreed on eight-years, but are apart on money. Pagnotta doesn't see Kopitar…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Jets and Expansion
On the Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet 590 on the Maple Leafs. “To me right now, the biggest question this organization has is: ‘What are we going to look like in goal in…
Rumors: Blues, Flyers and Jets
On the Blues ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 on the Blues. “And Doug Armstrong is trying to get some work done too. But he doesn’t want to make a trade through a position of…
Rumors II: Red Wings, Jets and Hurricanes
On the Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings and winger Justin Abdelkader have made significant progress towards a contract extension. They are putting "the finishing touches" on a new long-term contract that could be finalized in…
Injuries: Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Bruins Ducks and Jets
On the Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Connor McDavid will be out indefinitely with a broken left clavicle. He was going to have a plate and screws inserted to help with the healing according to GM Peter…
Injuries: Habs, Hawks, Stars, Kings, Lightning, Jets and Canes
On the Canadiens ... Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Carey Price's injury is "nothing major" according to coach Michel Therrien. He's receiving treatment and he'll "take a week off." On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune:…