Possible Trades– Flames’ Iginla to be Moved? Bruins Goalie Thomas to Philly?
The Calgary Flames are about to miss the playoffs, and it’s about time for an overhaul. So what about asking Jarome Iginla to waive his no-trade clause? If the Flames miss the playoffs and need an infusion of young blood, would they have the chutzpah to ask Iginla to waive [...]
Canada Still Feeling the Hockey High!!!
It’s been a few days since the Olympic torch was extinguished in Vancouver but all Canadians are still on a hockey high from beating the U.S. in a awesome and thrilling overtime. Canada’s golden boy Sidney Crosby scored on a quick shot that beat goalie Ryan Miller. This was history in the making, the game [...]
The Blackhawks and Wild Swap Defenceman–Canadiens Pick Up Moore From Panthers.
The Chicago Blackhawks have dealt defenceman Cam Barker to the Minnesota Wild for defenceman Kim Johnsson and 2009 first round pick, defenceman Nick Leddy. The 23-year old Barker, who is the in the middle of the first year of his three-year, $9.25 million contract has recorded 4 goals and 10 assists in 51 games this season. Barker, was [...]
Rumors: Niedermayer to Hawks Buzz–While Canadiens Making Tough Choices.
If the Anaheim Ducks don’t play well this week, expect GM Bob Murray to start putting some of his veterans on the block meaning teams will begin calling for Scott Niedermayer. If he becomes available the teams you keep hearing are the Blackhawks, Vancouver and New Jersey. He’d be an ideal pick up for the [...]
Rumor of the Day, Nordiques Will Play Once Again. Halak to St.Louis?
It appears the next NHL expansion team might be in Quebec City. Almost 15 years after they lost the Nordiques to the Colorado Avalanche, Quebec premier Jean Charest told QMI News Agency that “planets are aligned” for them to get a team and that the profitability of the team isn’t even a question. This comes [...]
Rumor Mill Heating Up–Montreal and Edmonton Lead the Way?
A huge trade could be on the way between the Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens. Teams know they have Montreal over a barrel, don’t they? With the unfortunate opening night loss of number one defenseman Andrei Markov — their top point producer in 2008-09 — the win-now Habs will likely find themselves on the [...]
Big Night For Capitals Ovechkin and Detroit’s Lidstrom!
First off, the Washington Capitals wore down the San Jose Sharks. Then the Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin finished them off. Ovie netted two goals in a 28 second span early in the 3rd period to put the Caps in control as they cruised to the 4-1 victory. Ovechkin’s two scores gave him an NHL-high seven [...]
Canadiens Making Big Trades? Blackhawks Making Goalie Changes?
It’s early in the season and the Canadiens are already looking to make more moves in overhauling their roster. Latest rumors coming out of Montreal are that GM Bob Gainey has a few possibilities in the works. Nashville Predators veteran centerman Jason Arnott and defenseman Teemu Laasko could be heading to the Canadiens as part [...]
NHL Rumors of the Day–Kovalchuk An Oiler? Winnipeg May Get Team?
Detroit’s Jimmy Howard has looked suspect as Chris Osgood’s backup, so the Red Wings may be seeking a solid No. 2 netminder. Meanwhile, the New York Islanders may soon have three solid goalies. If injured Rick Dipietro gets anywhere close to healthy, look for Islanders GM Garth Snow to offer either Dwayne Roloson or Martin [...]
NHL Rumors of the Day–Bruins Eye Kovalchuk, Forsberg Attempting Comeback?
If the Atlanta Thrashers fail to re-sign forward Ilya Kovalchuk, the Boston Bruins might get in on the action and sign the star away from Atlanta. Kovalchuk is one of the games premier players. If Atlanta loses him they will be back to square one. Thrasher fans deserve better.
Former Colorado Avalanche superstar Peter Forsberg wants [...]
