Category Archives: Hurricanes

NHL Rumor Mill – March 5, 2016

The Hurricanes look ahead following their trade deadline moves, while Scott Hartnell & Fedor Tyutin face uncertain futures in Columbus.  THE NEWS & OBSERVER: In the wake of the Carolina Hurricanes recent trades of Eric Staal, Kris Versteeg and John-Michael Liles, Chip Alexander and Luke DeCock recently reported the Carolina Hurricanes have “turned the page” and […]

Hurricanes Trade Eric Staal to New York Rangers.

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded center Eric Staal to the New York Rangers for two second picks and prospect Aleksi Saarela.   SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Hurricanes also reportedly agreed to pick up half of Staal’s remaining salary. The picks are a second in 2016 and in 2017. Several weeks of speculation linking Staal to the Rangers […]

NHL Rumor Mill (Part One) – February 25, 2016

List of teams potentially active at the deadline, 10 non-rental players who could be moved and more in Part One of your NHL Rumor Mill.  LIST OF TEAMS THAT COULD BE ACTIVE AT THE TRADE DEADLINE.  USA TODAY: Kevin Allen lists 12 teams he believes will be active at the trade deadline. The buyers include […]

NHL Rumor Mill (Part One) – February 23, 2016

Latest on Keith Yandle, Kyle Okposo, Andrew Ladd, Eric Staal and more in Part One of your NHL rumor mill.  HIGHLIGHTS FROM FRIEDMAN’S “AMA” ON REDDIT. SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman yesterday took part in a Reddit AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) chat, and with the trade deadline less than a week away, several fans asked him about […]

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup (Part One) – February 21, 2016

Latest on P.K. Subban, Eric Staal, Jiri Hudler, Andrew Ladd, Loui Eriksson and many more in part one of your Sunday NHL rumor roundup.  HIGHLIGHTS FROM SPORTSNET’S “SATURDAY HEADLINES”. SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman reports Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirms defenseman P.K. Subban won’t be traded. SPECTOR’S NOTE: And with that, the recent flurry of the […]

NHL Rumor Mill – February 18, 2016

Updates on the Hurricanes, Stars, Blackhawks, Flyers, Devils, Penguins, Capitals and Leafs in your NHL rumor mill.  Latest on Eric Staal. TSN: Frank Seravalli wonders if there’s a market for Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Staal. He points out there’s “only six playoff-bound teams can afford Staal’s full cap hit on Feb. 29: the Stars, Islanders, […]

NHL Rumor Mill – February 18, 2016

Updates on the Hurricanes, Stars, Blackhawks, Flyers, Devils, Penguins, Capitals and Leafs in your NHL rumor mill.  Latest on Eric Staal. TSN: Frank Seravalli wonders if there’s a market for Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Staal. He points out there’s “only six playoff-bound teams can afford Staal’s full cap hit on Feb. 29: the Stars, Islanders, […]

NHL Rumor Mill – February 16, 2016

Reaction to Lightning announcement that Steven Stamkos won’t be dealt, plus updates on the Jets, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets and Senators in your NHL rumor mill.  Stamkos won’t be dealt at the trade deadline. THE TAMPA TRIBUNE/TAMPA BAY TIMES: Martin Fennelly and Tom Jones weigh in on Lightning GM Steve Yzerman’s announcement yesterday that he […]

NHL Rumor Mill – February 16, 2016

Reaction to Lightning announcement that Steven Stamkos won’t be dealt, plus updates on the Jets, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets and Senators in your NHL rumor mill.  Stamkos won’t be dealt at the trade deadline. THE TAMPA TRIBUNE/TAMPA BAY TIMES: Martin Fennelly and Tom Jones weigh in on Lightning GM Steve Yzerman’s announcement yesterday that he […]