Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons looks at the Leafs under Burke’s reign. Next year will be his 5th season managing the teams. Simmons notes that it is clear now that there will be a coaching change. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Many people would be shocked to see Burke fire Ron Wilson. Garrioch notes […]
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Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings were looking for a forward yesterday, but they couldn’t find a fit. Prices were high. “Some teams are bigger,” Holland said. “They don’t have our skill. Let’s play. I don’t know that there was a move today that we could have made that would […]
Read MoreMaple Leafs Trade Keith Aulie to Tampa Bay for Carter Ashton
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Keith Aulie to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Carter Ashton. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Burke in an email about Ashton: “Size and skill, big body with good wheels.” Cory Pronman via twitter: “Wow Ashton. That’s a #win and a half for Toronto. Many pro scouts called Ashton Tampa’s […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours on Trade Deadline Day
Dennis Bernstein via twitter: The asking price for Sabres Derek Roy is a younger forward that has top 6 potential and a prospect or pick. Spector’s Hockey via twitter: LeBrun claims Jaroslav Spacek is likely to be dealt. John Shannon via twitter: Hurricanes confirm that Bryan Allen is off the market. Steve Zipay via twitter: […]
Read MoreRick Nash Trade Rumour Update
Feb. 26th 8:15 PM Bob McKenzie via twitter: Obviously possible Rick Nash could move by tomorrow but it were close in any way do you think CBJ would’ve played him today?” Bob McKenzie via twitter: Teams that have the most interest in Nash don’t think he’ll be moved and are looking at other players. Darren […]
Read MoreSunday Rumour Update – February 26, 2012
The Fouth Period: Several teams have inquired about Avalanche center Paul Stastny, with the Maple Leafs and Panthers showing the most interest. Greg Sherman and Brian Burke have spoken frequently, and the Avalanche have scouted the Leafs several times this month. The Avs could be looking to move defenseman Ryan O’Bryrne. Lance Hornby of the […]
Read MoreBlues trade Ben Bishop to Ottawa
The St. Louis Blues have traded goalie Ben Bishop to the Ottawa Senators for a 2013 2nd round pick. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Before the Blues traded Bishop, they signed him to a 1 year, 1-way contract. Darren Pang via twitter: Blues GM Doug Armstrong had talks with a few teams regarding Bishop, but wasn’t […]
Read MoreMaple Leafs Rumours – February 25, 2012
Eric Francis via twitter: Source told Francis this morning that the Maple Leafs could be sellers if they don’t play well tonight. Eric Francis via twitter: The Leafs have been offered a 1st round pick for Mikhail Grabovski. Spector’s Hockey via twitter: Glenn Healy thinks the Maple Leafs should pursue Andres Lindback or Evgeni Nabokov. […]
Read MoreMarek Zidlicky Waives No-Trade to go to New Jersey
8:40 PM: Dam Rosen via twitter: The Minnesota Wild will receive Kurtis Foster, Nick Palmieri, Stephane Veilleux, a 2012 2nd round pick and a 2013 conditional pick from the New Jersey Devils for Marek Zidlicky. Rich Chere via twitter: The 2nd round pick will be Washington’s 2nd round pick. (NJ acquired the pick in the […]
Read MoreEarly Evening Rumours – February 24, 2012
Jesse Spector of the Sporting News: Spector writes about 3 teams that should be sellers. Capitals – Both Roman Hamrlik and Mike Knuble could be valuable veteran additions for contenders. The Capitals are close to the cap ceiling, and have been putting players on LTIR to stay below. Alex Semin will be a UFA at […]
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