Category Archives: Rumors

Latest on the Oilers – March 3, 2016

Check out the most recent post-trade deadline Oilers speculation.  EDMONTON SUN: Following the recent NHL trade deadline, Terry Jones wondered why Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli didn’t ship out disappointing right wing Nail Yakupov. Jones notes the Oilers didn’t exactly showcase Yakupov during the game before deadline day, leaving him on the fourth line. He speculates […]

NHL Rumor Mill – March 2, 2016

Just because the NHL trade deadline has passed doesn’t mean the trade and free-agent speculation has ended. Check out the latest in your NHL Rumor Mill. PROJECTED OFFSEASON MOVES. ESPN.COM: Pierre LeBrun turned his sights on potential offseason moves by several NHL clubs. For the right offer (preferably a top defenseman), the Edmonton Oilers might […]

Post-NHL Trade Deadline Rumor Mill – March 1, 2016

Why weren’t Loui Eriksson, Dan Hamhuis or Jonathan Drouin  dealt at yesterday’s NHL trade deadline? Read on to find out! UPDATES ON ERIKSSON, HAMHUIS AND DROUIN. CSNNE.COM: Joe Haggerty reports the Boston Bruins were never offered the young, top-four defenseman they wanted in exchange for pending UFA winger Loui Eriksson. “Credit Sweeney for not bending […]

NHL Rumor Mill (Trade Deadline Edition) – February 29, 2016

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 […]

NHL Evening Rumor Mill – February 28, 2016

Check out the latest rumors heading into Monday’s NHL trade deadline.  TOP 10 PLAYERS WHO COULD MOVE BY THE DEADLINE. USA TODAY: Kevin Allen lists Boston Bruins right wing Loui Eriksson, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis and right wing Radim Vrbata, Tampa Bay left wing Jonathan Drouin, right wing Mikkel Boedker, Calgary Flames blueliner Kris […]

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 […]

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup (Part Two) – February 28, 2016

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 […]

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup (Part One) – February 28, 2016

Latest on Eric Staal, Jonathan Drouin, Chris Kunitz, Mikkel Boedker, Kris Russell and many more in part one of your Sunday NHL rumor roundup.  HIGHLIGHTS FROM GARRIOCH’S LATEST “INSIDER TRADING.” OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports the Carolina Hurricanes will soon learn if captain Eric Staal is willing to waive his no-trade clause before tomorrow’s 3 […]

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 […]