Category Archives: Rumors

NHL Rumor Mill (Part Two) – February 25, 2016

Latest on Eric Staal, Jonathan Drouin, Dan Hamhuis and more in Part Two of today’s NHL Rumor Mill.  UPDATE ON ERIC STAAL.  TSN:  Bob McKenzie weighs in the “curious case” of Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal. Uncertainty persists over the pending UFA’s future with the Hurrricanes. While it’s expected he’ll be shopped at the trade […]

NHL Rumor Mill (Part One) – February 25, 2016

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 […]

NHL Rumor Mill (Part One) – February 24, 2016

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 […]

NHL Rumor Mill (Part Three) – February 23, 2016

Latest on Andrew Ladd, Mikkel Boedker, Scott Hartnell, Nazem Kadri, Radim Vrbata and more in part three of your NHL rumor mill.  HIGHLIGHTS FROM FRIEDMAN’S LATEST “30 THOUGHTS”. SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman reports the Los Angeles Kings were believed seeking a defenseman, but Marian Gaborik’s injury could have them in the market for a winger. So […]

NHL Rumor Mill (Part Two) – February 23, 2016

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 […]

NHL Rumor Mill (Part One) – February 23, 2016

Latest on Keith Yandle, Kyle Okposo, Andrew Ladd, Eric Staal and more in Part One of your NHL rumor mill.  HIGHLIGHTS FROM FRIEDMAN’S “AMA” ON REDDIT. SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman yesterday took part in a Reddit AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) chat, and with the trade deadline less than a week away, several fans asked him about […]

NHL Rumor Mill (Part Two) – February 22, 2016

Latest on the Bruins, Rangers, Ducks, Sharks, Devils and Flyers in Part Two of today’s NHL rumor mill.  Updates on the Bruins, Rangers and Ducks.   THE BOSTON GLOBE: Fluto Shinzawa reports the Boston Bruins are negotiating through an “in-between period” heading toward the Feb. 29 trade deadline. While they need long-term help at defense and […]

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup (Part Two) – February 21, 2016

Latest on the Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings in part two of your Sunday NHL rumor roundup.  WILL THE COYOTES TRADE BOEDKER?  TORONTO SUN: Steve Simmons reports the Arizona Coyotes will go right up to Feb. 29 if necessary in their attempt to re-sign pending UFA winger Mikkel Boedker. If […]