Pucks in Depth: Matthew Tkachuk Making an Impact … Minnesota Wild Overachieving
Rookie Matthew Tkachuk making an impact for the Flames ... When talking about the league's top rookies, Auston Matthews, Patrik Laine, and Zach Werenski are the names most commonly mentioned. While each of the three has been fantastic, they aren't the…
Pucks in Depth: The Wild’s Hot Start … Canucks Need Scoring … Under the Radar Rookie
On the Minnesota Wild ... The Bruce Boudreau era in Minnesota is off to an excellent start as the Wild own a 6-3-1 record through 10 games and sit atop the league's toughest division. The Wild probably aren't deserving of…
Top 10 Calder Candidates For The 2016-17 Season
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) In today's NHL young players are being relied upon more heavily to make an impact than ever before. With that in mind, and the 2016-17 season just around the corner, let's take a look at…
2016-17 Columbus Blue Jackets Top 10 Prospects
Since joining the NHL as an expansion franchise, Columbus has not had a lot of success. Though they have done a very good job of drafting and developing players, which is evident in the AHL affiliate Lake Erie claiming a…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Hudler, Werenski, Ovechkin and Winter Olympics
On Jiri Hudler ... New 1130 Sports: Have been told that free agent forward Jiri Hudler could sign a contract this week. The Vancouver Canucks are still in the mix for Hudler. On the Zach Werenski ... Craig Merz of…
Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Blues, Quebec City and Stars
On the Boston Bruins ... Craig Custance of EPSN: Bruins GM Don Sweeney is still trying to improve their roster for the upcoming season. Jimmy Vesey could be one piece they'd like to add. The David Backes gives the Bruins…
NHL Rumors: Avs, Coyotes, Ducks, Blues and Blue Jackets
On the Colorado Avalanche, Arizona Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks and the Salary Cap ... Joe Pack of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said that the Avalanche are just one of the teams looking looking to improve their defense. “Tyson Barrie‘s future there is…
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: Coyotes, Isles, Bruins, Lightning and Blue Jackets
Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It doesn't sound like the Coyotes will make a head coaching change, but GM Don Maloney could be under the microscope after they missed the playoffs again. A member of ownership may…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Blue Jackets and Islanders
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said there are no contract extensions imminent for Brian Campbell, Eric Gudbranson and Vincent Trocheck. They are focusing on their playoff drive. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron…
Rumors II: Drouin, Red Wings, Jackets, Scouting DET-ANA
On Jonathan Drouin ... Shawn Simpson: Pierre McGuire mentioned on TSN 1200 that Jonathan Drouin could be traded this week and that the Minnesota Wild are high on the list. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan of the…
Rumors II: Predators, Blue Jackets, Ducks, Wings and Leafs
On the Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: (mailbag) There are ongoing contract extension talks with Seth Jones's agent, but there is nothing imminent. On Blue Jackets and Ducks ... Craig Custance: When the Blue Jackets were looking for…