A list of this summer’s top unrestricted free agents, and why the Toronto Maple Leafs could be attractive for some of them. SPORTSNET: Luke Fox provides an updated list of this summer’s top-16 unrestricted free agents. It’s comprised of Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, St. Louis Blues center David Backes, New York Islanders right wing […]
Game recaps, injury updates and the latest on Matt Duchene, Charlie Coyle & more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines. THE TAMPA TRIBUNE: Despite losing Valtteri Filppula (upper body) and Nikita Kucherov to injury, the Tampa Bay Lightning blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0. Lightning goalie Ben Bishop made 37 saves while captain Steven […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Updates the Jets, Oilers, Maple Leafs and Bruins in part two of today’s NHL rumor mill. LATEST ON LADD AND TROUBA. WINNIPEG SUN: Paul Friesen reports Jets captain Andrew Ladd expects to be dealt by the Feb. 29 trade deadline. He’s been unable to reach terms on a new contract with the Jets, leaving him […]
Latest on the Maple Leafs, Flames, Oilers, Canucks, Senators and Blackhawks in part two of your NHL rumor mill. TSN.CA: Frank Seravalli believes the Toronto Maple Leafs helped set the trade market leading up to the deadline with the returns they received (a second round pick in 2017 and a second rounder in 2018) by […]
The latest on Andrew Ladd and Dale Weise, plus updates on the Leafs, Oilers and Flames. UPDATE ON THE LADD TRADE WATCH. TSN.CA: Gary Lawless reports Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff continues to get trade calls regarding pending UFA left wing and team captain Andrew Ladd. “As many as six teams – Anaheim, Chicago, Florida, […]
Latest on P.K. Subban, Eric Staal, Jiri Hudler, Andrew Ladd, Loui Eriksson and many more in part one of your Sunday NHL rumor roundup. HIGHLIGHTS FROM SPORTSNET’S “SATURDAY HEADLINES”. SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman reports Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirms defenseman P.K. Subban won’t be traded. SPECTOR’S NOTE: And with that, the recent flurry of the […]
Updates on the Hurricanes, Stars, Blackhawks, Flyers, Devils, Penguins, Capitals and Leafs in your NHL rumor mill. Latest on Eric Staal. TSN: Frank Seravalli wonders if there’s a market for Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Staal. He points out there’s “only six playoff-bound teams can afford Staal’s full cap hit on Feb. 29: the Stars, Islanders, […]