Category Archives: NHL

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – March 1, 2016

Notable post-trade deadline game highlights, waivers moves, contract signings and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines.  NHL GAME HIGHLIGHTS. NEW YORK POST: Derek Stepan scored the game-winning goal in Eric Staal’s debut with the Rangers in a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Staal played over 15 minutes but didn’t collect any points. […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – February 29, 2016

Check out the latest trades, signings and waiver moves in your NHL morning coffee headlines.  NOTABLE NHL HIGHLIGHTS. CHICAGO TRIBUNE: In a game between the two clubs that could be this year’s Stanley Cup Finalists, the Chicago Blackhawks edged the Washington Capitals 3-2. THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: Corey Perry’s hat trick lifted the Anaheim Ducks to […]

Hurricanes Trade Eric Staal to New York Rangers.

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 […]

Oilers Trade Justin Schultz to the Penguins.

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 […]

Panthers Acquire Purcell and Kindl

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 […]

Flames Trade Jiri Hudler to the Panthers.

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 […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – February 27, 2016

Latest trades, waiver news, contract signings and much more in your NHL morning coffee headlines.  Check out last night’s scores and highlights at NHL.com. WASHINGTON POST: Alexander Ovechkin tallied his 40th goal of the season as the Washington Capitals edged the Minnesota Wild 3-2. THE TAMPA TRIBUNE:  Steven Stamkos scored for the fifth consecutive game […]