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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
NHL Rumors–Jagr Attempts Comeback?
It has been a couple of years since the fans of the NHL have gotten to enjoy the hockey skills of former league MVP Jaromir Jagr. Jagr left the NHL to go back and play in his native homeland but a couple of years later it seems as if he wants to return to the [...]
The NHL’s Rumor Mill Keeps Turning As the Pre-Season Nears!
Phil Kessel might be headed to Los Angeles. The Kings are interested in the 21-year-old and are reportedly willing to send Jack Johnson to Boston as part of a trade. Still, the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be in the lead and have offered two first rounders and a second rounder for Kessel, however at [...]
NHL Offseason Rumors Heating Up! Kessel and Heatley, Two Names You’ve Heard Before.
From everything I can gather young star forward Phil Kessel is done negotiating with the Boston Bruins. So here are the three scenarios left for Kessel: Either he’ll be traded, or he’ll be signed to an offer sheet by another team and the Bruins will or won’t match it, or he’ll play for the qualifying [...]
