A look ahead at possible offseason moves by the Buffalo Sabres, plus Eric Francis makes the case for the Calgary Flames to sign James Reimer. Sabres Could Be Busy at the NHL Draft. THE BUFFALO NEWS: Mike Harrington recently speculated Sabres GM Tim Murray is “set up to make a splash come draft week in […]
Looking ahead to possible offseason moves involving Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Milan Lucic, James Reimer and more in your NHL rumor mill. THE BOSTON GLOBE: After noting the reasons why this year’s trade deadline was a dud, Fluto Shinzawa explains June is the more efficient month for making trades. “Teams have yet to set rosters or budgets […]
Latest speculation on Leafs goalie targets, Jared Cowen’s future and recent updates on the Red Wings and Wild. TORONTO SUN: Steve Simmons lists “Frederik Andersen of Anaheim; Jimmy Howard of Detroit; Jacob Markstrom of Vancouver” as goaltenders the Maple Leafs should consider if they’re available in the offseason. SPECTOR’S NOTE: With former Wings coach Mike Babcock […]
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 […]
Updates on Jonathan Drouin and Travis Hamonic, plus speculation on Ondrej Pavelec’s future with the Jets. SPORTSNET: Chris Johnston reports the entry-level contract of suspended Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin won’t be tolled forward a season. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league “(hasn’t) previously had a practice of allowing clubs to toll […]
Check out the most recent post-trade deadline Oilers speculation. EDMONTON SUN: Following the recent NHL trade deadline, Terry Jones wondered why Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli didn’t ship out disappointing right wing Nail Yakupov. Jones notes the Oilers didn’t exactly showcase Yakupov during the game before deadline day, leaving him on the fourth line. He speculates […]
Just because the NHL trade deadline has passed doesn’t mean the trade and free-agent speculation has ended. Check out the latest in your NHL Rumor Mill. PROJECTED OFFSEASON MOVES. ESPN.COM: Pierre LeBrun turned his sights on potential offseason moves by several NHL clubs. For the right offer (preferably a top defenseman), the Edmonton Oilers might […]
Why weren’t Loui Eriksson, Dan Hamhuis or Jonathan Drouin dealt at yesterday’s NHL trade deadline? Read on to find out! UPDATES ON ERIKSSON, HAMHUIS AND DROUIN. CSNNE.COM: Joe Haggerty reports the Boston Bruins were never offered the young, top-four defenseman they wanted in exchange for pending UFA winger Loui Eriksson. “Credit Sweeney for not bending […]
Check in frequently throughout today for the latest NHL 2016 Trade Deadline deals. Analysis of today’s trades will be posted on Monday evening in my Soapbox section. The PIttsburgh Penguins trade forward Sergei Plotnikov to the Arizona Coyotes for a seventh-round draft choice in 2017 and minor-leaguer Matthias Piachta.
It’s NHL Trade Deadline Day. Check out the latest noable trade rumors and speculations. THE NHL TRADE DEADLINE IS 3 PM ET TODAY. LIST OF POTENTIAL TRADE CANDIDATES. NJ.com: presents a list of the top-25 players who could be on the trade block today. Among the notables are the usual suspects (Boston Bruins right wing […]