NHL Trade Rumor Roundup: Cost Becomes The Buzz Word
The NHL trade deadline is now less than three weeks away. The initial asking prices for players starts off high. Will the prices come down, or will someone pay the price.
NHL Rumors: David Backes, Tyler Toffoli, and Alec Martinez
Where will David Backes go? Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey NOW: A David Backes deal comes down to who will take on his $6 million cap hit. Two teams present at the forefront are the Anaheim Ducks and Columbus Blue…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – Botterill, Trade Candidates
Interview with Sabres GM Jason Botterill WGR 550: Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill was on WGR 550 radio yesterday talking about the Sabres and frustration surrounding the team. Botterill on them making no major moves so far this season. “The…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers – Mike Hoffman, and Dale Tallon Talks Deadline
Panthers could listen to Mike Hoffman offers TSN: Pierre LeBrun on TSN said that teams are checking in with the Florida Panthers about winger Mike Hoffman. The Panthers are in a playoff spot and are not shopping players, but they…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, NJ Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Edmonton Oilers
Kings just getting warmed up Darren Dreger: Have to think the Los Angeles Kings GM Rob Blake is just getting warmed up. Defenseman Alec Martinez is getting interest from multiple teams. Teams calling Devils about Vatanen @PGianniNJD: Pierre LeBrun said…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Anderson, Petry and Kovalchuk
Would the Canadiens be interested in Anderson? Eric Engels: If Josh Anderson is available, the Montreal Canadiens have to have some interest. Not sure who’d they’d move for him though. Haven’t heard if Anderson is available, but not expecting him…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Potential Trade Targets
16 trade targets for the Maple Leafs Jonas Seigel and James Mirtle of The Athletic: Looking at 16 potential trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1. Jeff Petry – Canadiens – one-year left at $5.5 million. Acquisition cost would…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Jets, Pens, Ducks, Kings, Leafs, Canucks, Blues, Bruins, and Stars
Top Priority for the Oilers Ryan Rishaug: Have to believe the top priority for the Edmonton Oilers heading into the trade deadline still has to be a third-line center. Ottawa Senators Jean-Gabriel Pageau would be a great fit for the…
NHL Rumors: Scouting ARI-EDM and FLA-CBJ … NHL Trades That Makes Sense
Scouting the Arizona Coyotes and Edmonton Oilers Craig Morgan: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Coyotes-Oilers game: Detroit Red Wings (2), Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders,…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks – From Not Moving To Tradeable
From not moving to tradeable – Vancouver Canucks Thomas Drance of The Athletic: The NHL trade deadline is three weeks away. Looking at the Vancouver Canucks from not moving to tradeable. Not Moving – Jay Beagle, Jacob Markstrom, J.T. Miller,…
NHL Rumors: Torey Krug and Josh Anderson
Torey Krug and the quest for an extension? Matt Kalman of WEEI.com: Again, Torey Krug showed what he can provide for an offense. His two-goal, two-assist effort against the Minnesota Wild showed Boston Bruins fans and management what he can…
Is It The End Of The NHL Line For Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau?
Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau are among the NHL’s all-time scoring leaders, and this could be the final season for the 40-year old forwards.

