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 […]
Pros and cons of trading Taylor Hall and more in today’s collection of Edmonton Oilers speculation. EDMONTON JOURNAL: David Staples examines the pros and cons for the Edmonton Oilers of trading first-line left wing Taylor Hall. Unless the Oilers get back a top defenseman like P.K. Subban, Oliver Ekman-Larsson or Erik Karlsson, Staples believes they’re better […]
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 […]
A list of RFA players who could become trade bait in today’s NHL rumor mill. Possible RFA trade bait SPORTSNET: Luke Fox examined the status of the top 36 NHL restricted free agents to determine those whose stock has risen or fallen and those whose rights could be dangled as trade bait. He noted contract […]
Latest on Blackhawks, Coyotes, Hurricanes and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Highlights from Matheson’s “Hockey World.” EDMONTON JOURNAL: Jim Matheson reports on the potential salary-cap difficulties Artemi Panarin’s bonuses could create for the Chicago Blackhawks next season. He has to find a team who’ll take left wing Bryan Bickell’s $4 million cap hit for […]
Latest on notable Canucks such as Dan Hamhuis and Ryan Miller plus more speculation on how the Oilers will address their blueline needs. What next for the Canucks? VANCOUVER SUN: Iain MacIntyre reported there was little actual news to come out of the Canucks’ recent post-mortem press conference. Of the 11 Canucks eligible for some […]
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. […]
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 […]
With the regular season over and the playoffs upcoming, here’s the latest on the Bruins, Senators, Oilers and Flames. Changes coming for the Bruins? BOSTON HERALD: Steve Conroy believes the Bruins face some tough choices after missing the playoffs for the second straight season. They could be forced to pay big to re-sign RFA defenseman […]
Speculation over coaches on the hot seat plus latest on the Oilers and Flames in the final NHL rumor roundup of the regular season. Which NHL coaches are on the hot seat? SPORTSNET: Damien Cox reports there’s speculation head coach Claude Julien won’t be back with the Boston Bruins, who missed the playoffs for the second […]