Rumors II: NMC, Canucks, Canadiens, Schultz and Johansen
On Steven Stamkos, No-Movement Clauses and Anze Kopitar ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Steven Stamkos is in full control over his situation with his no-movement clause. Would the Lightning trade Stamkos if he's not re-signed by the trade deadline? Would…
Afternoon Hits: Injuries and Some League Notes
Injury Notes .... Andrew Gross: Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said that Chris Kreider will be fine for today's game. He was given a maintenance day yesterday. Tom Gulitti: Devils coach John Hynes said that Travis Zajac is a "possibility" for…
Rumors: Jets, Panthers, Preds, Leafs and Penguins
Ted Wyman of the Winnpeg Sun: Andrew Ladd on the thought of not holding contract extension talks during the season. “I don’t know,” he said. “I haven’t decided yet. Whatever is going to allow me to concentrate on hockey and…
Morning Hits II: Oilers, Lightning, Sens, Flames, Leafs, Habs and Canucks
Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers have put goalie Ben Scrivens on waivers. Nikita Nikitin cleared waivers. The Oilers still have 25 players in camp. Jordan Eberle will start the season on the IR. At least one more…
Montreal Canadiens 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Montreal Canadiens heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: 2nd in the Atlantic, top playoff contender in the Eastern Conference 2014-15 record: 50-22-11, 110…
Rumors I: Canucks, Leafs and Blues
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks trading Kevin Bieksa was a no-brainer. The trading of Zack Kassian was needed for both sides. With no apparent interest in re-signing Shawn Matthias last year, the Canucks should have traded him…
Rumors XI: Another Look at Players Who Could Be Traded
Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Spector looking at some players that might be available for trade.TJ Oshie and Patrik Berglund - The Blues aren't fast enough and need some more scoring down the middle. Eddie Lack - The Canucks have decided…
Rumors: Stewart, Kassian, Zidlicky, Phaneuf, Sharp, Doan and Beleskey
Pierre LeBrun: The Wild had held on-off talks with the Sabres about Chris Stewart since the summer. They had always found the prices too high, until yesterday. Pierre LeBrun: Sabres GM Tim Murray had larger deals involving Stewart, but they…
Rumors XIV: Wings, Sharks, Caps, Canucks, Panthers, Coyotes and Leafs
Ken Holland tells Detroit Free Press "all done" after trading for D Marek Zidlicky and F Erik Cole. — Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) March 2, 2015 For those wondering, Sharks GM Doug Wilson has not gone to Patrick Marleau to…
Rumors and Video: Zuccarello, Raanta, Kassian, Petry and GMs Not Idle
Katie Strang: It's looking more likely that the Rangers will be trading Mats Zuccarello over re-signing him. Teams have been made aware that he is available. David Pagnotta: As Strang reported, contract extension talks between Mats Zuccarello and the Rangers haven't…
Rumors I: Top Interesting Trade Targets and Contenders Needs
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Top 15 most interesting trade targets and who should be interested:1. Keith Yandle - Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers…
Rumors III: Canadiens, Pens, Canucks, Bruins, Sabres and Capitals
Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: A week ago the Canadiens were looking for a power forward, and maybe a physical defenseman. There was no urgency, and if they couldn't get the right player at the right price, it would…