The Ottawa Senators underwent a significant transformation last summer, bolstering their roster with the additions of Claude Giroux and Alex DeBrincat. These high-profile acquisitions were expected to elevate the team’s performance and propel them towards playoff contention. While the Canadian Tire Centre squad took a step forward, their journey to the postseason remains incomplete. Giroux’s
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Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews is eligible for a contract extension this offseason as he’s set to become a UFA after the 2023-24 season. Believe that he still wants to re-sign with the Maple Leafs. GM
The Los Angeles Kings’ rebuild is heading in the right direction. Despite the team’s first-round playoff exit against the Edmonton Oilers, general manager Rob Blake’s team has made significant progress lately and is well-positioned for a deep run next postseason. However, the Kings are still likely to alter their roster this offseason, paving the way
It’s no secret that the duo of Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin will be looking to improve their team this offseason. Whether it be through trade or free agency, the Vancouver Canucks will have some additions to its roster before the puck drops on the 2022-23 season. It’s a strong class of talent with the
What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. This week, Tony Wolak, Devin Little and Kyle Knopp are the muckers who make up THW’s forechecking unit and sound off
On Dorion’s scouting and Zub isn’t going to be traded Shawn Simpson: “I want to make this very clear. Dorion isn’t out scouting because he’s double checking on random players. This is clearly something that is being heavily discussed and would happen before the deadline.” Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There has been recent
Welcome to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in-store for the team from Hockeytown. As always, feel free to
This past weekend, the Detroit Red Wings signed defenseman Troy Stecher to a 2-year, $1.7 million AAV contract. Previously a member of the Vancouver Canucks, Stecher was not qualified by his former team, which allowed GM Steve Yzerman to sign the 26-year-old. It’s a signing that makes perfect sense for the Red Wings, who appear
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, TSN’s Frank Seravalli named 10 players most likely to be traded this offseason and there are some interesting names on the list. Teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Arizona Coyotes and Dallas Stars have some surprising names included, but the Vancouver Canucks saw two players make the top-ten list. In Montreal,
No matter what Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning does, it seems as though defence is a key topic every offseason. Though much improved in the 2019-20 season through the additions of Quinn Hughes, Tyler Myers and Jordie Benn, the impending salary cap crunch may squeeze hardnosed blueliner Chris Tanev and local favourite Troy Stecher.
Rangers and Kreider’s camp talking … The Blue Jackets scouted the Rangers yesterday Pierre LeBrun: “Sense is Kreider contract talks haven’t produced a path yet… Still very much in play trade-wise. But I would also say normally in these situations each side would show their true hand about 2-3 days before the deadline contract-wise.” Larry
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
From Elias Pettersson to Chris Tanev and Troy Stecher and in between Rick Dhaliwal of The Athletic: The season started well for Vancouver and now some business needs work. Tanev playing through pain has been commonplace in his tenure as a Canuck. Any deal here requires health to be factored into the numbers. Furthermore, Tanev’s
Oilers can hope Puljujarvi’s trade value increases by remaining in Finland David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: So Jesse Puljujarvi has said he’s going to spend the rest of the season in Finland. This is a good idea coming off surgery and needing to regain his confidence. It could also be a decision by him
Friedman’s 31 thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Ottawa Senators are trying to add a forward after the injuries to Colin White and Artem Anisimov. There is going to be lots of Mike Babcock talk with the growing pressure in Toronto. He already takes a lot of heat. Before going on waivers, the
Canucks may view Stecher higher than other teams … Insider doesn’t get the sense he’s on the trade block TSN Radio Vancouver: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1040 on Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher: “The same low rumbles you’ve heard. I think everyone has heard it & you try to figure out how much significance to
Boeser’s camp open to anything Rick Dhaliwal: (last week) Vancouver Canucks Brock Boeser‘s agent Ben Hankinson on Sportsnet 650: “There are some big contracts coming down the pipe and Brock just trying to figure out where I fit in all of this. We are open to anything with the #Canucks.” Rick Dhaliwal: Hankinson on Boeser’s