Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Flyers may have an interest in Canadiens defenseman Hal Gill, with Stars Nicklas Grossman another possibility. The Stars have begun contract extension talks with Grossman, so he may not be available. The Flyers did talk to the Maple Leafs a couple weeks ago about Luke Schenn. The Lightning have held […]
Read MoreBIG Leafs Rumour – January 30, 2012
Bill Watters via twitter: Watters drops this NHL rumor today …. The Maple Leafs would get Rick Nash and Kristian Huselius from the Blue Jackets for Mikhail Grabovski, Luke Schenn, Nazem Kadri and Mike Komisarek. I think a similar rumor was dropped a week ago by @Incarceratedbob Nash carries a $7.8 million cap hit until […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – Jan 30, 2012
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Hurricanes have taken lots of calls on Tuomo Ruutu and he could be moved this week. Sharks GM Doug Wilson said there was no chance Ryane Clowe is going anywhere. The Canucks and Red Wings are just a couple of the teams that would be interested in Moen. One source […]
Read MoreThe Annual Ryan Clowe to Toronto Rumours
via MapleLeafsHotStove It wouldn’t be trade deadline season without the annual rumour mill running rampant in the craziest hockey market in the world. The hot stove is buzzing that Brian Burke and the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to make a splash and add a “top-six” forward (are you sick of that term too?) Since […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – January 28, 2012
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch touches on Suter saying he won’t sign a deal before the deadline. The Preds could move his rights at the draft, and the Flyers would definitely be interested. If the Sabres decide to trade Derek Roy, there should be plenty of interest. The Panthers could be looking for […]
Read MoreThe Flames Have Traded Brendan Morrison
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired center Brendan Morrison from the Calgary Flames for defenseman Brian Connelly. Morrison has a $1.25 million salary cap hit and will be a UFA at the end of the season. He’ll likely center the ‘Hawks 2nd line, possibly the 3rd line if the feel Bolland is the #2. Connelly carries […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – January 27, 2012
Bob McKenzie of TSN: There is some talk around the league that Stars forward Brenden Morrow “may” become available before the trade deadline. The Stars are in 10th spot, but only 3 points out and have played less games. Morrow has a no-trade clause and one more year left with a $4.1 cap hit. The […]
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Leafs Sign Liles to an Extension; Leafs News and Upadates
12:10 AM: Bob McKenzie via twitter: Liles contract extension with the Maple Leafs if for 4 years, $15.5 million, a $3.875 million salary cap hit. 11:40 AM: Pierre LeBrun of TSN is reporting that Leafs will announce a 4 year contract extension for John-Michael Liles. Michael Traikos via twitter: If the Leafs do sign Liles […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – January 24, 2012
TSN – Insider Trading video link: They list the Top 6 forwards that are potentially available: Jeff Carter (CBJ), Mikhail Grabovski (Tor), Ales Hemsky (Edm), Derek Roy (Buf), James van Reimsdyk (Phi), and Ray Whitney (Phx). Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance lists 5 Blue Jackets that could be moved: Jeff Carter, Vinny Prospal, Derick Brassard, […]
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