With Ryan McDonagh’s recent departure via a trade that sent him back to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he won two Stanley Cups, the Nashville Predators are now in the market for a new top-four defenseman. McDonagh leaves a substantial void on the Predators’ blue line, having been a cornerstone for the team in the
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The Vancouver Canucks will be going into the 2023-24 season with a very different roster from what they started 2022-23 off with. Almost the entire defence has gone through a makeover with only Quinn Hughes remaining from the six that suited up against the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 12 (Tyler Myers was scratched due to
Last week, I wrote the first two pieces of my free-agent signing prediction series, focusing on the Metropolitan Division and the Central Division. In this latest edition of the series, I will be discussing the deep Atlantic Division. Boston Bruins: Milan Lucic One has to wonder if the Boston Bruins and Milan Lucic will reunite
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Do the Oilers have a deal done with Ryan McLeod, targeting Evan Rodrigues on a PTO? Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers have one RFA remaining, Ryan McLeod, and it’s possible he already has a deal in place. The Oilers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk that as part of the Vancouver Canucks mission to move money, Oliver Ekman-Larsson might be a trade candidate. How realistic is it that he could be moved? Meanwhile, Filip Forsberg spoke to the media about his negotiations with the Nashville Predators. The Anaheim Ducks might consider a
Rick Dhaliwal: Vancouver Canucks Jim Rutherford on pending RFA forward Brock Boeser: “Hard to say right now, conversations with agent are ongoing. Continue to work away at that.” Taj: John Shannon on Sekeres and Price on who the Canucks could trade to gain some salary cap space: “Rumblings I’ve heard is Miller is at the
On the Vancouver Canucks Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Brock Boeser and free agent Andrei Kuzmenko Harman Dayal of The Athletic: Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson and his $7.26 million cap hit will be a long-term obstacle for the Vancouver Canucks. The trade for OEL and Conor Garland made the team better now but took away assets and their salary
It’s been a long time since the Vancouver Canucks had two lethal power play units. Even the 2010-11 version of the team really only had one that carried the mail in Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Ryan Kesler, Christian Ehrhoff, and Mikael Samuelsson. They accounted for 52 of their 72 total power play goals that season.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one Montreal Canadiens player has entered COVID Protocol. What’s the latest? Meanwhile, there are updates on some contract negotiations for the Vancouver Canucks, the Edmonton Oilers could be a team interested in talking to the Arizona Coyotes about Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and an NHL executive comments on the chances Evander Kane
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk the Chicago Blackhawks are officially in the running to acquire Jack Eichel. What would be going back the other way? Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes are looking to trade Oliver Ekman-Larsson again, the St. Louis Blues might be interested in Matthew Tkachuk and the Edmonton Oilers have a
As the Arizona Coyotes approach their final six games of the season, hope is pretty much all but over. The team currently sits in fifth place with a mark of 21-24-5 for 47 points and is five points behind the recently red hot St. Louis Blues, who are on a four-game winning streak. With the
This week, the Arizona Coyotes commemorated a big milestone. The club looked back to 2002 when Teppo Numminen became the first player in franchise history to play in 1,000 games. During this, the organization’s 25th anniversary, the Coyotes have been recalling a host of memories from years past. The Numminen feat is one of the most impressive and rare for a desert dog. When Numminen skated
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are moving one of their defensemen who is playing overseas. Meanwhile, newly-acquired forward Brandon Saad is interested in signing an extension with the Colorado Avalanche, but are the Avs interested in re-signing him? In Toronto, what’s the one trade the Maple Leafs might still be on the
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, as the Washington Capitals look to clear cap space, which two players might be on the move? Are there hard feelings in Arizona as Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns to the team? Why hasn’t Derick Brassard landed a new deal yet in free agency? Finally, insiders try to describe why the players
In today’s NHL rumors, the Toronto Maple Leafs have brought back a somewhat unpopular goaltender. Why? In Calgary, the Flames are not done making moves this offseason. What are they targeting next? Oliver Ekman-Larsson speaks about the trade rumors surrounding him this offseason and finally, in respect to free agency, Mike Hoffman’s agent has spoken
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Calgary Flames might be a “wild card” team to watch this offseason. And, in saying so, what does that mean for goaltender Cam Talbot? The Florida Panthers may be changing the look of their blue line and after making a trade Friday, could have their
In this edition of Boston Bruins’ News & Rumors, we look at the Bruins possibly working on a winger swap with the Edmonton Oilers, the team gauging Tuukka Rask’s trade value and the team’s continued interest in Oliver Ekman-Larsson. According to Frank Seravalli of TSN, the Bruins and Oilers have discussed a possible swap of
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation that both the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have kicked tires on a top-end defenseman. In Montreal, it appears the Canadiens have begun extension talks with a forward on team-friendly contract, and in Vegas, the Golden Knights need to get down to business, including looking at their