Updates on the playoff race, recent injury updates, outrageous hockey moments on Twitter & more in today’s collection of NHL headlines. NHL Playoff Race. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Vernon Fiddler scored twice as the Dallas Stars clinched a playoff berth with a 6-2 victory over the slumping Chicago Blackhawks. THE WASHINGTON POST: The Washington Capitals secured […]
More speculation over possible expansion draft scenarios in today’s NHL rumor mill. Pondering Some Expansion Draft Scenarios. NBC SPORTS: James O’Brien compiled a collection of opinions from several hockey pundits over how a possible expansion draft next June could affect several NHL teams: ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun reported each existing club could lose either a No. […]
Notable game recaps, injury updates and more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines. NHL Playoff Race THE DENVER POST: Gabe Landeskog scored a goal and set up another while Calvin Pickard made 27 saves to give the Colorado Avalanche a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The win kept the Avalanche one point up […]
Date for NHL Draft Lottery revealed, John Tortorella reaches a coaching milestone & more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. The 2016 Playoff Race. LOS ANGELES TIMES: Goaltender Jonathan Quick’s 28-save performance backstopped the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins, clinching a playoff berth for the Kings. They are […]
More expansion speculation plus latest on Jagr, Emelin and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Expansion draft could affect NHL goalie trade market. SI.com: Allan Muir speculates an possible expansion draft next June could lead to an increase in trade activity, as teams try to move unprotected players for draft picks and prospects. As teams […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The latest on Nail Yakupov, Andrew Ladd, Mikkel Boedker, Eric Staal and many more in part one of today’s NHL rumor mill. HIGHLIGHTS FROM LATEST EDITION OF TSN’S “INSIDER TRADING”. TSN: Darren Dreger reports the Edmonton Oilers have had trade discussions regarding right wing (and 2012 first-overall pick) Nail Yakupov. He considers it unlikely Yakupov […]