Feb. 16th 9:45 AM: @NewfamousLeafer via twitter (via @BrianHuddle): Made note that Darren Dreger said on TSN 990 that the Blue Jackets asked for Michael Del Zotto in a package for Rick Nash. Fluto Shinzawa via twitter: If the Bruins were to take a run at Rick Nash, they have a key component the Blue […]
Read MoreRumour Update – February 16, 2012
Fan 590 Audio: Elliotte Friedman on Prime Time Sports talking about Rick Nash rumors and the trade deadline. Fan 590 Audio: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk on Hockey Central @ Noon discussing the recent Stars struggles and the trade deadline. Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said ‘Nothing is imminent right […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – February 16, 2012
Damien Cox via twitter: Confirms that Rick Nash put the Maple Leafs on his willing-to-accept-trade-to-list. Daren Millard via twitter: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said on HC@noon that he’s spoken with Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson in the last 24 hours. Added that he’s sure 28 other GMs have too. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours and Leafs Notes – February 15, 2012
Darren Dreger via twitter: Marek Zidlicky has agreed to waive his no-trade clause to go to the Devils. A deal isn’t done yet. Elliotte Friedman of CBC: No GM is burning up the phone more than Capitals GM George McPhee. After landing in Toronto part way through their back-to-back games on Jan. 31st, the Penguins […]
Read MoreRick Nash Availability Updates and Rumours
Feb. 14th 6:30 PM: Spector Hockey via twitter: Dreger lists the Rangers, Flyers, Kings possibly on Nash’s list. LeBrun believes the Leafs are on it, though they may be concerned about giving up too many assets. Bob McKenzie believes there are 5 teams on Nash’s list. LeBrun adds the Canucks could be on it. Spector […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – February 14, 2012
Craig Custance of ESPN: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren is waiting for more teams to becomes sellers. “There’s still a lot of teams that are deciding what to do, which way to go. You look at the standings, that’s easy to understand,” Holmgren said. “That doesn’t mean we’re not looking around trying to improve ourselves. I […]
Read MoreBlue Jackets reportedly put Rick Nash on the trade market
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: 2 NHL sources told Lavoie that Blue Jackets winger Rick Nash is on the trade market. Nash has a no-movement clause. Kevin Paul Dupont via twitter: A Bruins offer for Nash would likely have to include Rask-Krejci or Rask-Lucic at core. Aaron Portzline via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson through […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – February 13, 2012
Sam Carchidi via twitter: Carchidi thinks the Flyers should go after Luke Schenn if the Predators won’t trade Ryan Suter or Shea Weber. He’d give up a 1st and 2nd round pick for Schenn. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Schenn isn’t going to the Flyers, not because of James van Riemsdyk’s concussion, but because they think […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – February 9, 2012
Craig Custance of ESPN: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman would love to find a trading partner. “There’s a lot of guys looking for players and not a lot willing to part with players,” he said during a Tuesday phone conversation. “I don’t know if it’s going to change a ton the next couple weeks.” The Lightning […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – February 8, 2012
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Mirtle looks at Maple Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski’s worth. Brian Burke has said that despite being a UFA, he could remain with the Leafs. A comparable mentioned for Grabovski is Canadiens Thomas Plekanec’s $5 million a season deal. Other possible names are David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron, which […]
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