Surveying the NHL Buyers – Central Division
Looking at five teams in the Central Division that could be buyers by Monday’s NHL trade deadline.
NHL Rumors: Jesse Puljujarvi, Edmonton Oilers, and more
Jesse Puljujarvi, Edmonton Oilers, and bad first impressions Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Alas, it was not too long ago that some in Edmonton were lamenting Kailer Yamamoto and Leon Draisaitl. A few weeks together this season ignited chemistry that…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Columbus Blue Jackets
Maple Leafs talking to teams about Barrie Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs have held trade talks with teams about pending UFA defenseman Tyson Barrie. The Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks and Vegas Golden Knights are among the interested teams. “They’ve certainly…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Islanders … Lots of Interest in Zach Bogosian
Teams calling Hurricanes offering up goalies Pierre LeBrun: The Carolina Hurricanes will call up both goaltenders Anton Forsberg and Alex Nedeljkovic unless they make a trade today, which is possible. Teams have been calling Hurricanes offering up their goaltenders. The…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Jeff Petry and Ilay Kovalchuk
Teams calling on Jeff Petry but the asking price is high Sportsnet: There is a lot of talk around Montreal Canadiens’ defenseman Jeff Petry. He’s having a great season, and with the high asking price, he’s likely not going anywhere.…
NHL Rumors — Boston Bruins, Brandon Saad, and more
Boston Bruins needs still no secret to anyone… Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: The Boston Bruins feel they have several different needs (mostly minor) as the trade deadline comes. One lingering question will be the top-six forward? Some will…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Ilya Kovalchuk, Tomas Tatar, Max Domi, and Jeff Petry
Canadiens decision on Kovalchuk could go down until Monday Arpon Basu of The Athletic: Ilya Kovalchuk could be preparing to play his final game with the Canadiens, or he could be preparing to call it home for a while. He’s…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, and the Vancouver Canucks
Doubtful Coyotes move Hall Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on his 31 Thoughts podcast on the Arizona Coyotes and the trade deadline. “I still don’t believe Taylor Hall’s getting traded. Arizona’s in it. They’re recovering. “I wonder if Arizona’s going to be…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Barrie, Stecher, Bogosian, Ristolainen, and Khaira
James (@Accout4hockey): TSN’s Frank Seravalli said that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames have spoken about a T.J. Brodie for Tyson Barrie trade. The Vegas Golden Knights are also interested in Barrie if they could sign him to a…
NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton, Josh Anderson, and the Boston Bruins
Teams would be interested in adding Joe Thornton Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Elliotte Friedman on his 31 Thoughts Podcast on trade interest in Joe Thornton. “I think there are teams who want him. I could see Dallas liking him. I…
NHL Rumors; Scouting NJ-WSH, Bogosian, Namestnikov, and Pageau
Scouting the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals Mike Morreale: Scouts listed to attend today’s Devils – Capitals game include the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings. Bogosian clears waivers … Where…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Flames, Hurricanes, and Jets
Vegas likely destination for Gustafsson Mark Lazerus: Have been hearing that the Vegas Golden Knights are the most likely landing spot for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Erik Gustafsson. A deal is not in place yet. Would expect the Blackhawks to get…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks, and the Edmonton Oilers
Bruins may have a little more room for a Torey Krug extension Matt Kalman of WEEI: It’s not known if the Boston Bruins are out of the running from Chris Kreider and Kyle Palmieri. After moving out David Backes, the…