NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the New York Rangers
The San Jose Sharks could make some players available Shawn Simpson: If the San Jose Sharks are not able to extend pending UFA defenseman Brenden Dillon, they need to trade him. Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: The Sharks will be…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, and Edmonton Oilers
Maple Leafs could kick tires on a Sharks defenseman Michael Augello: It’s not surprising that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking at add a defenseman at the trade deadline. Elliotte Friedman noted yesterday that the Leafs could kick tires…
NHL Injury Updates: Bruins, Blackhawks, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Pens, Lightning, and Leafs
NHL Injury Updates Boston Bruins: Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk left last night’s game with a lower-body injury. Mark Lazerus: Chicago Blackhawks forward Brandon Saad is back on the ice skating but there is no timetable on his return. Mike Heika: Dallas…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Bowman Not Sure On Deadline Direction … Lehner On Free Agency
Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman isn’t sure if they’ll be buyers or sellers at the deadline Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman isn’t ready to give up on their season yet. He’s starting to talk…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Canadiens have a few weeks to decide the trade deadline plans TSN: Pierre LeBrun on TSN noted that the Montreal Canadiens had their pro scouting meetings yesterday. The week of the 20th they have their bye week, and then there…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – DeAngelo, Strome, and Andersson
Has DeAngelo priced himself out of New York Larry Brooks of the New York Post: The New York Rangers and Anthony DeAngelo agreed on a one-year, $925,000 deal this past offseason. The 25-year old defenseman is on pace for 69…
Igor Shesterkin’s NHL arrival Means The New York Rangers Must Make Hard Decisions On Goaltending
The New York Rangers called up 24-year old goaltending prospect Igor Shesterkin earlier this week. Alexandar Georgiev requires waivers now, and there, of course, is still Henrik Lundqvist. The Rangers will be faced with tough decisions soon.
NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Bruins, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Wild, Islanders, Lightning, and Canucks
NHL Injury Updates Arizona Coyotes: Goaltender Antti Raanta left last night’s games with a lower-body injury. Craig Morgan: Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet said they expect defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson to return to the lineup before the All-Star break. Boston Hockey Now:…
Budget Teams With Cap Space Will Be Power Brokers At The NHL Trade Deadline
Many of the contending teams don’t have a lot of salary cap space leading up the NHL trade deadline. There are a few teams that would like to add that do have some cap space though.
NHL Rumors: Igor Shesterkin, Henrik Lundqvist, and the New York Rangers
Igor Shesterkin is up with the New York Rangers. Now what? Larry Brooks of the New York Post: With Shesterkin’s opt-out clause looming, Jeff Gorton and New York had to do something. So, naturally, the talented Russian goaltender who has…
NHL Rumors: Ken Holland and the Edmonton Oilers
Ken Holland‘s trade deadline strategy with the Edmonton Oilers Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic (Q&A): Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland’s philosophy on the regular season is quite candid but more telling of the upcoming trade deadline. He believes the market…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, and the Chicago Blackhawks
Scouting the Boston Bruins and Winnipeg Jets Jimmy Murphy: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Bruins-Jets game: Anaheim Ducks (2 – assistant GM Dave Nonis and their director of pro scouting Rick Patterson), Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa…
