The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Ales Hemsky to a 2 year contract extension worth $10 million. Edmonton Oilers via twitter: GM Steve Tambellini on Hemsky: “Ales can see the level of skill that’s coming. The type of play we’ve seen lately with him and Hall is exciting.” Darren Dreger via twitter: “Oilers management sees Hemsky […]
Read MoreDustin Brown Trade Rumours
Feb. 24th: Darren Dreger via twitter: It may take a quality young defenseman and a solid secondary scorer to get Brown. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Teams with high levels of interest for Brown: Bruins, Sabres, Oilers, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Maple Leafs and Canucks. Bob McKenzie via twitter: “Why trade Brown? IMO, LAK like Brown as […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours + Leafs Latest
Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bob McKenzie said that Kings are in trade discussions involving Jonathan Bernier and Dustin Brown, though nothing is close. Nick Kypreos via twitter: There is plenty of talk involving Stars Steve Ott. Teams that are showing interest: Canucks, Leafs and Flyers, but the Stars want a significant piece back. Todd Cordell […]
Read MoreJeff Carter Traded for Jack Johnson and a 1st
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded center Jeff Carter to the Los Angeles Kings for Jack Johnson and a 1st round pick. Bob McKenzie said on TSN that the deal is contingent on a Jeff Carter medical. Jeff Carter carries a $5,272,727 cap through 2022. His salary this year is $6 million, $6.25 million next […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – February 23, 2012
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources are saying the San Jose Sharks are looking into deals for Blue Jackets Rick Nash and Jeff Carter. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson is still looking to get a 1st round pick, a good roster player, and the top prospect in that organization for Nash. For the Sharks […]
Read MoreBlue Jackets Send Vermette to Pheonix
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded Antoine Vermette to the Phoenix Coyotes for goalie Curtis McElhinney, a 2012 2nd round pick and a 2013 5th round pick. LeBrun noted (through McKenzie) that the 2012 2nd pick is the one they acquired from the Senators. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The 2013 5th round pick will become […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – February 22, 2012
Darren Dreger of TSN: The Maple Leafs blueline continues to get interest. Jake Gardiner is not available. Teams are looking at Luke Schenn, but Burke won’t move him unless they get an offer he can’t refuse. Carl Gunnarsson, Cody Franson and Keith Aulie are getting interest. The Blackhawks, Red Wings, Devils, Oilers and Jets are […]
Read MoreSteve Downie traded to the Avalanche … Kyle Quincey ends up with Red Wings … Lightning get 1st round pick
The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded winger Steve Downie to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Kyle Quincey. The Lightning then sent Quincey to the Detroit Red Wings for a 2012 1st round pick and defenseman Sebastien Piche. The Avalanche currently sit 3 points out of the playoffs in the West, but would have to leapfrog […]
Read MoreRick Nash Trade Rumours
Feb. 20th 5:00 PM: Darren Dreger via twitter: Things can change, but the sources are saying that the Flyers are out of the Nash sweepstakes at the current asking price. Dreger thinks the Rangers are the frontrunners. 2:05 PM: Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bernstein is hearing the Kings have expanded their offer for Rick Nash […]
Read MoreLeafs trade talks heating up?
Via MapleLeafsHotStove.com Another quick hit in the world of trade talks as we wind down towards the deadline; Sportsnet reports that Burke is meeting with the Blue Jackets’ Scott Howson in New York City. From Daren Millard over Twitter: Sportsnet can confirm Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke meet with Columbus GM Scott Howson this morning […]
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