Check out the latest rumors heading into Monday’s NHL trade deadline. TOP 10 PLAYERS WHO COULD MOVE BY THE DEADLINE. USA TODAY: Kevin Allen lists Boston Bruins right wing Loui Eriksson, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis and right wing Radim Vrbata, Tampa Bay left wing Jonathan Drouin, right wing Mikkel Boedker, Calgary Flames blueliner Kris […]
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 […]
Latest on Loui Eriksson, Joffrey Lupul, Kris Russell and more in Part Two of your Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup. UPDATES ON ERIKSSON. CSNNE.COM: Joe Haggerty reports the St. Louis Blues could be interested in Boston Bruins right wing Loui Eriksson. “According to one source, the asking price for an interested Eriksson suitor in St. Louis […]
Latest on Eric Staal, Jonathan Drouin, Chris Kunitz, Mikkel Boedker, Kris Russell and many more in part one of your Sunday NHL rumor roundup. HIGHLIGHTS FROM GARRIOCH’S LATEST “INSIDER TRADING.” OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports the Carolina Hurricanes will soon learn if captain Eric Staal is willing to waive his no-trade clause before tomorrow’s 3 […]
The Edmonton Oilers traded defenseman Justin Schultz to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a third-round pick in 2016. The Oilers also retain half of Schultz’s remaining salary. SPECTOR’S NOTE: It’s the second deal of the day for Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli. Earlier today, he traded winger Teddy Purcell to Florida and last night shipped goalie Anders […]
The Florida Panthers acquired winger Teddy Purcell from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a third-round draft pick. They also acquired defenseman Jakub Kindl from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2017. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Panthers GM Dale Tallon’s been a busy man, having already acquired forward Jiri Hudler from the […]
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the Calgary Flames traded forward Jiri Hudler to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a second round pick in 2016 and a fourth-round pick in 2018. SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Panthers have reportedly sought a skilled forward to bolster their scoring lines for some time. While Hudler’s struggled this season and well […]
The San Jose Sharks announced the acquisition of goaltender James Reimer & LW Jeremy Morin from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for goalie Alex Stalock, RW Ben Smith & conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2018. SPECTOR’S NOTE: And with that, the once-promising Reimer era in Toronto comes to a close. While it’s possible he could return […]
Latest on the Canucks, Penguins, Oilers, Blues, Jets, Blue Jackets and more in your NHL rumor mill. CANUCKS JOIN THE SELLERS. THE VANCOUVER SUN: Iain MacIntyre reports Canucks GM Jim Benning is open for business as a seller leading up to the Feb. 29 trade deadline, but will anyone buy what he’s selling? MacIntyre claims […]
Latest on the Blackhawks, Oilers, Ducks and Canadiens in Part Two of today’s NHL Rumor Mill. COULD THE BLACKHAWKS ADD A DEFENSEMAN? CHICAGO TRIBUNE: In the wake of the Blackhawks’ acquiring left wing Andrew Ladd, Chris Hine reports they still could use a top-four defenseman. GM Stan Bowman expressed confidence in his current group even if […]