NHL Rumors: Laine, Penguins, & the Why of Marek’s Sportsnet Exit
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is still trade chatter regarding Patrik Laine with five teams mentioned as ideal fits. Of the five, could the Pittsburgh Penguins be the best…
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Jets News & Rumors: McGroarty, Necas, McMichael & Laine
In this edition of the Winnipeg Jets News & Rumors, we look at a couple of trades that almost emerged for the Jets over the past few weeks. They tried…
Islanders Need a Blockbuster Trade to Become Serious Contenders
The New York Islanders entered the offseason with clear goals for each position group. Forwards needed a top-six forward and multiple bottom-six forwards, the defense needed to get healthy, and…
How the Islanders Can Acquire Patrik Laine From the Blue Jackets
Patrik Laine was cleared from the player’s assistance program, and with that news, he’s back on the trade block. Suddenly, the summer has one more intriguing move as many teams…
Sabres Could Fill Top Six Hole With Patrik Laine
The trade rumor mill turns daily and as the Buffalo Sabres are still in search of a candidate to fill the hole left by Jeff Skinner’s departure in their top…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what might the Pittsburgh Penguins be thinking about doing with their leftover salary cap space? Meanwhile, how aggressive with the Chicago Blackhawks be when it…
Blue Jackets One Step Closer to Potential Patrik Laine Trade
The prospects of a potential Patrik Laine trade took an important step forward Friday. Interested teams are now allowed to speak to him directly. According to multiple reports, Laine has…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Flames, Laine & Jeff Marek News
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens will be without Rafaël Harvey-Pinard for four months as he recovers from surgery. Meanwhile, the New York Islanders signed Oliver Wahlstrom but…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Kuznetsov News
The Edmonton Oilers have hired a new general manager and despite the inevitable PR issues that will come with the hire, Stan Bowman is now calling the shots. Meanwhile, Cliff…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Marchenko, Laine, Coaching Search
We are almost to August and there is still a lot to be settled for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Believe it or not, Training Camp will open in less than…