NHL Rumors: Playoff Format, Dallas Stars, Carey Price, and Chris Kreider
Playoff format won’t be getting changed Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Don’t expect a playoff format change as the senior levels are not interested in changing right now – no conference rebalancing or wild-card play-ins. Stars to China next season? Matthew…
NHL Rumors: Mathew Barzal, and Jake Muzzin
A short or long-term deal for Mathew Barzal? Brett Cygalis of the NY Post: New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will be restricted free agent after the season with no arbitration rights. Will the sides do a bridge or long-term…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, and the Boston Bruins
Rangers looking at a Wild fourth winger? Larry Brooks of the New York Post: Minnesota Wild forward Jordan Greenway has only been getting fourth line action. Would have to think that the New York Rangers have checked in on his…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Specific Areas of Need, Travis Zajac, and Dylan DeMelo
Toffoli’s return is key for the Kings Dennis Bernstein: (answering questions) The success of the Los Angeles Kings deadline comes down to what return they get for Tyler Toffoli. Their other pending unrestricted free agents won’t get them a big…
NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Rangers, Sharks, Kings, Devils, Panthers, Senators and More
Avs rumored need for a defenseman doesn’t make sense unless… AJ Haefele: “All due respect to the reporting work others are doing but it simply makes no sense for the Avs to add a defender at the trade deadline unless…
NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs Search For A Defenseman Who Can Play The Right Side
The Toronto Maple Leafs search for a defenseman who can play the right side Maple Leafs Hot Stove: (transcription by MLHS) Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 on the Toronto Maple Leafs search for a right-handed defenseman. The Maple Leafs longer-term…
Quick Hits: Midseason Awards, Skills Comp Record Holders, and Man-Games Lost
NHL Midseason Award Winners by the PHWA The PHWA: Hart Trophy 1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers 2. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche 3. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins Norris Trophy 1. John Carlson, Washington Capitals 2. Roman Josi, Nashville Predators 3. Dougie…
General Managers On The Hot Seat as NHL Trade Deadline Approaches
There have been numerous coaching changes so far this season, and one GM has been replaced. There could be several other general managers on the hot seat by the end of the year.
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and All-Star Game Buzz
What is the Washington Capitals’ biggest trade deadline need? J.J. Regan of NBC Sports Washington (mailbag): Assessing what may be the Washington Capitals’ biggest need is the most essential thing of their trade deadline. Some argue that need is little…
Rumored Trade Candidates Who Won’t Be Moved By The NHL Trade Deadline
Looking at some players who have had their names come up in the NHL rumor mill of late but are unlikely to be traded by the NHL trade deadline.
NHL Rumors: NHL one month before trade deadline
Where some of the 31 teams stand before the NHL Trade Deadline Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: With just a month before the NHL trade deadline, here are where some of the major players stand. By division, it looks like…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and the Vancouver Canucks
Oilers will need to spend on a winger this offseason Allen Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers are going to spend some money this offseason to find a winger. Taylor Hall‘s name gets mentioned. Mike Hoffman could be another…
