Oilers likely in a holding pattern for now Kurt Leavins: Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland was on Bob Stauffer’s 630 CHED show yesterday. From what Holland was saying, it’s sounding like they intend to keep the same roster for the next couple of months and then possibly make a significant addition if they are still
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While things may be turning around after winning their last two games, the New York Rangers’ season is not off to the strongest of starts. The team has shown flashes of good play, but some units have looked inefficient and some players are nonexistent. One player’s performance is parallel to the Rangers’ start, winger Chris
Both Vanek and Pominville continue to skate and aren’t ready to have them up just yet John Vogl of The Athletic: Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville continue to skate and have committed to retirement just yet. Pominville is skating in Buffalo. “I’m still working out and skating as much as I can just to keep
31 Thoughts Rumor Roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Roman Josi‘s $9+ million contract extension will definitely affect the future contracts of defensemen Alex Pietrangelo and Torey Krug. One executive said the St. Louis Blues and Pietrangelo appear to be waiting for the other side to make the first move. Getting a deal done may be
NHL Trade bait board Frank Seravalli of TSN: Contract talks between the New Jersey Devils and Taylor Hall are believed to be mostly positive, but he did make the comments about the fans booing them. Chris Kreider could help the St. Louis Blues fill the loss of Vladimir Tarasenko. The Calgary Flames have defensemen Travis
Craig Custance of The Athletic: One agent notes that some of these RFAs signing big extensions early, it may limit the money that would be available for the group of pending UFAs. Some players will still get paid, but others may not. “I think some guys will be overplaying their hands. It’ll be interesting,” said
Babcock safe Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said that Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock’s position is safe. “It was one of those weeks in Toronto,” Friedman said Saturday during the Headlines segment of Hockey Night in Canada, as the Maple Leafs lost for a third time in their past four games. “I didn’t get a
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Though the February 24th NHL trade deadline line months away, taking an early look at what players might be available. Taylor Hall – New Jersey Devils – There haven’t been any recent contract talks between the Devils and Hall’s camp. If the Devils don’t turn their season around and if
The 2019-20 NHL regular season is now underway. As fans settle in for another season of hockey action, they’ll also keep an eye on the rumor mill to determine which players could become trade candidates. Two notable deals have already gone down since late September. On Sept. 24, the Carolina Hurricanes shipped defenseman Justin Faulk
In today’s NHL Rumors coverage, we look Sportsnet’s Mike Johnston’s early-season trade candidate list and who was claimed off waivers yesterday. Plus, New York Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton made comments regarding Chris Kreider’s extension talks. Related: NHL Rumors: Sabres, DeBrincat, AHL Expansion, More Sabres Holding Onto Ristolainen? At the top of Johnston’s trade candidate
The asking price for Julius Honka James (@Account4hockey): Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 said that the Dallas Stars are looking to get a 2nd or 3rd round pick or a young player for defenseman Julius Honka. James (@Account4hockey): Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 said that the Dallas Stars are looking to get either a 2nd
Another season of New York Rangers hockey is set to begin. The regular season is right around the corner and the anticipation is building. Every game is a must-see, but here are the seven games that you definitely don’t want to miss. Oct. 3 vs. Winnipeg Jets It has all come down to this. It’s
Home NHL Free Agents NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the New York Rangers Do the Oilers look to free agency to bring in a potential No. 3 center? Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers are not deep down the middle. One free agent option that could be a good fit for the Oilers
The Arizona Coyotes avoided the RFA meltdown BUT….. Craig Morgan of The Athletic: John Chayka avoided the logjam by signing players like Christian Dvorak, Jacob Chychrun, and Nick Schmaltz to longer deals early in the process. This was to avoid the logjam. “I don’t think it was being clairvoyant or anything like that,” said Chayka,
Who will blink first? Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press: Agents are saying to not expect the group of top RFAs to sign soon. RFAs and GMs are not wanting to ‘blink’ first. “It’s all about the top young players figuring out and defining what the market place is and will be moving forward.
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Chris Kreider and the New York Rangers, Puljujarvi’s statement he’ll play with Karpat might not be all it’s cracked up to be, and the Buffalo Sabres don’t seem worried about their cap issues. Kreider to be at Rangers Training Camp Dan Rosen of NHL.com is reporting
Home NHL Free Agents NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and the Columbus Blue… © Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports A bridge deal for Point makes sense … A good chance Kreider is moved by the deadline Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) Could see the Tampa Bay Lightning trying to do a bridge deal
© Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports Flames might be interested in a defenseman Jim Matheson: Have heard that the Calgary Flames could have some interest in right-handed defenseman Alex Petrovic. Rangers still have trade options for more cap space Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: Brendan Smith and Marc Staal had been buyout options for the