Category Archives: Stamkos

NHL UFA Updates – April 19, 2016

Breaking down the latest Sportsnet update on this summer’s top NHL UFAs. SPORTSNET: Luke Fox recently provided an update to his ranking and rumors on this summer’s top-16 NHL unrestricted free agents. The highlights: Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos still tops Fox’s list. The mutual decision to put off talks until season’s end has […]

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – April 17, 2016

Latest on the Bruins, Rangers, Maple Leafs and Senators in your Sunday Rumor Roundup.  THE BOSTON GLOBE: Fluto Shinzawa reports the Boston Bruins weren’t happy with goaltender Tuukka Rask’s performance this season, but they’re not going to trade him. He believes the Bruins must provide Rask with a better backup goaltender, noting LA Kings goalie Jhonas […]

NHL Rumor Mill – April 13, 2016

Updates on Loui Eriksson and Dennis Wideman, plus the latest on the Senators, Canadiens, Avalanche & more in your NHL rumor mill.  Highlights from Friedman’s latest “30 Thoughts.” SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman notes the speculation suggesting the Ottawa Senators pursue Claude Julien as their new head coach if the Boston Bruins fire him in the offseason. […]

NHL Rumor Mill – April 12, 2016

Updates on P.K. Subban, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Mike Hoffman plus the latest on the Oilers, Red Wings and Bruins in your NHL rumor mill.  Latest  on the Canadiens, Senators and Oilers. MONTREAL GAZETTE:  Pat Hickey reports Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said he didn’t have defenseman P.K. Subban on the trade block, though he noted even Wayne Gretzky got […]

NHL Rumor Mill – April 9, 2016

Updates on the Canadian NHL teams, Steven Stamkos, & more in your NHL rumor mill. P.K. Subban surfaces in the rumor mill.  TSN (VIA TODAY’S SLAPSHOT) During part of a larger conversation regarding the Montreal Canadiens, Bob McKenzie believes questions will be asked about defenseman P.K. Subban, whose no-trade clause kicks in on July 1. […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 4, 2016

The latest on the playoff race, Patrick Kane hits a milestone and more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines.  The Playoff Race. CHICAGO TRIBUNE:  Patrick Kane’s hat trick proved crucial for the Chicago Blackhawks as they held on for a 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins  Kane became the first Blackhawk to reach 100 points […]

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – April 3, 2016

The latest on Pavel Datsyuk and Jimmy Vesey highlights today’s NHL rumor mill.  Datsyuk heading to Russia at season’s end? SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman reported sources claiming Detroit Red Wings veteran center Pavel Datsyuk could return to Russia at season’s end to finish his playing career in the KHL. The decision is apparently being made for […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 3, 2016

Steven Stamkos to undergo vascular surgery, latest on the playoff race & more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines.  THE TAMPA TRIBUNE/TAMPA BAY TIMES: The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils was overshadowed by the news Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will be sidelined 1-3 months due to upcoming surgery to […]

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – March 27, 2016

Latest on Steven Stamkos, Travis Hamonic, Loui Eriksson, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and more in your Sunday roundup of NHL rumors.  Coyotes won’t swap Ekman-Larsson for first-overall pick. AZCENTRAL.COM: At a recent town hall meeting with Coyotes fans, GM Don Maloney shot down recent speculation suggesting his club could offer up defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to whatever team […]