Category Archives: Rumors

NHL Rumor Mill – March 7, 2016

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 […]

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – March 6, 2016

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 […]

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 […]

NHL Rumor Mill – March 4, 2016

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 […]

Latest on the Oilers – March 3, 2016

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 […]

NHL Rumor Mill – March 2, 2016

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 […]

Post-NHL Trade Deadline Rumor Mill – March 1, 2016

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 […]

NHL Rumor Mill (Trade Deadline Edition) – February 29, 2016

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 […]