NHL Rumors: Blues, Bruins, Wild, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Blackhawks, and Jets
31 Thoughts Rumor Roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Roman Josi‘s $9+ million contract extension will definitely affect the future contracts of defensemen Alex Pietrangelo and Torey Krug. One executive said the St. Louis Blues and Pietrangelo appear to be waiting…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, and the Edmonton Oilers
Ryan’s camp and the Senators looking for another team Ken Warren of the Ottawa Sun: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion and Bobby Ryan‘s agent are exploring opportunities to try and find Ryan a new home. Given his contract – a…
Western Conference Injury Updates: Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Oilers, Canucks, Golden Knights, and the Jets
Western Conference Injury Updates Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray said that defenseman Josh Manson has a sprained MCL. Manson doesn’t need surgery but could be out for as little as five weeks or possibly up to 10 weeks.…
Eastern Conference Injury Updates: Sabres, Islanders, Penguins, Lightning, and the Maple Leafs
Eastern Conference Injury Updates Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said that it is “definitely doubtful” that defenseman Brandon Montour would be able to play in both games this weekend. Mike Harrington: Krueger on Montour: “Today is the first…
NHL Rumors: Early-Season NHL Trade Candidates for 2019-20
The trade rumor mill has grown quiet through most of the first month of this NHL season. That’s due to all of this summer’s notable restricted free agents being re-signed in the weeks before the season opener. Of the six trades…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Penguins-Flyers, Brent Seabrook, and the San Jose Sharks
Scouting the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers Dan Kingerski: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Penguins – Flyers game included the San Jose Sharks (2), New York Rangers (local scout), Vegas Golden Knights, New Jersey Devils and the Chicago Blackhawks.…
Quick Hits: Marc Staal, Bobby Ryan, and Roman Josi
First healthy scratch for Staal Larry Brooks: The New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal was a healthy scratch last night for the first time in his 13-year NHL career. Ryan thinks his contract is ok Brent Wallace: Ottawa Senators forward…
Western Conference Injury Updates: Ducks, Avalanche, Predators, Blues and Jets
Western Conference Injury Updates Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm missed last night’s game. Coach Dallas Eakins is hopeful that he’ll be able to return later this week or by the end of their homestand. Lindholm said that he…
Eastern Conference Injury Updates: Bruins, Red Wings, Penguins, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Capitals
Eastern Conference Injury Updates Boston Bruins: David Krejci and Chris Wagner returned to the lineup while Joakim Nordstrom and Par Lindholm are still out. Lindholm has an upper-body injury and Nordstrom has an infection in his elbow. Ansar Khan: The…
Pucks in Depth: Edmonton Oilers’ Strong Start Smoke And Mirrors … J.T. Miller Trade Paying Early Dividends
Edmonton’s strong start smoke and mirrors Every season there are a couple of teams projected to be at or near the basement of the NHL that find a way to earn a playoff spot. The Edmonton Oilers’ 8-3-1 start, which…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, and the Edmonton Oilers
Little to no market for Ryan Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators made forward Bobby Ryan a healthy scratch on the weekend. There likely isn’t much of a trade market for Ryan, if at all. He has…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Golden Knights, and the Jets
Western Conference Injury Update Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars defenseman Andrej Sekera won’t be in the lineup tonight but he could be ready on the weekend. Forward Blake Comeau is seven to 10 days away. There is no time for defenseman…
