Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 40 years that the team has been in Calgary. During this time, non-indigenous Canadians have made up approximately 75% of the estimated 960 players who played for the team. This means that of all the
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Don’t look now but the Vancouver Canucks are only one week away from opening their play-in series against the Minnesota Wild. Playoff hockey is just around the corner and the players are chomping at the bit to get going, as the last couple of scrimmages have shown an extra level of competitiveness and intensity. It’s
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news developing around as many as 11 players testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. What does that mean for camps and why has one person’s name apparently been released? Could the Vancouver Canucks get Micheal Ferland back? And, in some fun Oilers news, a Connor McDavid rookie card
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, one scribe asks if the Vegas Golden Knights might consider keeping Robin Lehner and moving on from Marc-Andre Fleury. Speaking of goaltenders, have the Calgary Flames lost confidence in David Rittich? And, if the NHL condenses their playoff format, what cities might they be looking at to host games? Golden
Avalanche may not be able to afford Zadorov Nick Kypreos: Colorado Avalanche have a pending restricted free agent Nikita Zadorov to keep an eye on between the trade deadline and the opening of free agency on July 1st. Have been hearing that the Avalanche may not be willing to sign him up to a big
Top-four defenseman with term still a priority for the Toronto Maple Leafs TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have been looking for a defenseman, and Cody Ceci is now hurt (out at least for a month). Is a top-four defenseman with term still a top priority? Darren Dreger said it is, especially with Ceci’s and Morgan
TSN Radio Vancouver 1040: Jacob Markstrom‘s agent Pat Morris TSN 1040: “He’s reached a growth with the #Canucks, and it’s been a successful run up the ladder in Vancouver. Everything Jacob tells me, Vancouver is home..other than when he’s back in Sweden. And he’d like that relationship to continue, if it can.” TSN Radio Vancouver
Interested in Kovalchuk includes… Boston Hockey Now: Teams that are interested in Ilya Kovalchuk include the Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, and Florida Panthers. Bob McKenzie: The Bruins don’t appear to be interested in signing Kovalchuk. Rumor roundup for Friedman’s thoughts Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider
Canucks looking for some scoring help … Markstrom extension talks to start Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning confirmed in a Sportsnet radio interview that he is looking for a scoring winger if he can find a trade that “makes sense.” Benning also said that he plans on starting contract extension talks
Friedman rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Both Los Angeles Kings GM Rob Blake and Ilya Kovalchuk‘s agent JP Barry wouldn’t comment on the situation. Multiple sources did confirm that the Kings met with Kovalchuk on Tuesday morning and then he left the arena. Options could include: “working on a trade; leaving the team; staying
VANCOUVER — Some young talents stepped up for the Arizona Coyotes Thursday night, helping the team to a 4-2 pre-season win over the Vancouver Canucks. Rookies Lane Pederson and Barrett Hayton had goals for Arizona, while Victor Soderstrom and Carl Soderberg also found the back of the net. Micheal Ferland and Zack MacEwen scored for the Canucks. Coyotes netminder Adin Hill had 17
The rumors that the Vancouver Canucks were interested in Micheal Ferland began just prior to last season’s trade deadline. On Jan. 22, Darren Dreger, speaking on TSN 1040, broke the news that Canucks general manager Jim Benning wanted to add Ferland either by trade or free agency. At the time, Dreger noted that perhaps free
© James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Teams calling Hurricanes hinting at an Aho offer sheet Pierre LeBrun: “According to sources, Carolina got calls from 3 different teams today on Sebastian Aho, hinting at an offer sheet. The ‘Canes told them they would match any offer sheet. Carolina did tell them they would entertain trade conversation. Believe
On the trading of Subban Pierre LeBrun: Trading P.K. Subban obviously clears up the money to take run at pending UFA center Matt Duchene. Mike Morreale: Nashville Predators GM David Poile: “We had to make a business decision. With an aim at strengthening our forward corps this offseason, and the continued strength of our defensive
© James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports The Hurricanes would like Mrazek and McElhinney back and an Aho deal done sooner than later Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell said they would look into bringing back both pending UFA goaltenders Petr Mrazek and Curtis McElhinney. Pending free agent forward Justin
Hurricanes to buyout Darling David Pagnotta: From understanding, the Carolina Hurricanes plan on buying out goaltender Scott Darling when the buyout period opens next month. Darling knows of the Hurricanes plan. The Hurricanes have some potential holes they need to fix The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes would like to bring pending unrestricted free agent winger
The Canadiens desperately need a top-four defenseman Eric Engels of Sportsnet: The Montreal Canadiens desperately need another top-four defenseman – one that is left-handed and can play on the power play. It’s something that GM Marc Bergevin may need to overpay for. At the top of the free agent list is Toronto Maple Leafs pending