The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Mark Fraser to the Edmonton Oilers for right winger Cameron Abney and left winger Teemu Hartikainen. The 27-year old Fraser was drafted 84th overall in the 3rd round of the 2005 draft by the Devils. He carries a $1.275 million salary cap hit. The 22-year old Abney was […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – January 29, 2014
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Trade talk is picking up. “There’s definitely more talking going on,” one team executive told ESPN.com Monday night. ”Some of the bubble/lower teams have begun to share their lists of players they might move if they fall out of it.” Salary cap will play a big part this year. “Because of […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – January 24, 2014
Craig Custance of ESPN: Jets forward/defenseman Dustin Byfuglien has been receiving a lot criticism of late. Can a team win with Byfuglien as a major part of their core? Heading into yesterday he had three points in four games at forward under new coach Paul Maurice. Byfuglien prefers to play defense. He has two years […]
Read More Ales Hemsky, Boston Bruins, Brian Elliott, Buffalo Sabres, Cody Franson, Columbus Blue Jackets, Drew Stafford, Dustin Byfuglien, Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane, Jake Allen, Jake Gardiner, James Reimer, Jaroslav Halak, Jeff Petry, Jonathan Bernier, Jordan Eberle, Martin Erat, Matt Moulson, Michael Del Zotto, Mike Green, Nail Yakupov, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Phoenix Coyotes, Ryan Callahan, Sam Gagner, St. Louis Blues, Thomas Vanek, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tuomo Ruutu, Vancouver Canucks, Vinny Prospal, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg JetsLeafs acquire Brandon Kozun from the Kings for Andrew Crescenzi
Confirming Leafs acquire Brandon Kozun from the Kings for Andrew Crescenzi. — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) January 22, 2014 via mapleleafshotstove.com The 5’8, 180-pound Kozun has been a regular AHL points contributor but has yet to play an NHL game. He has amassed 179 points in 264 AHL games. Some offensive firepower for the Marlies here, […]
Read More Andrew Crescenzi, Brandon Kozun, Los Angeles, Maple Leafs, TorontoNHL Rumours – January 22, 2014
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: If John Tortorella’s reported $2 million salary is correct, his 15 day suspension should cost him about $82,000. The Hurricanes and Oilers denied that they talked about Cam Ward.Sense is that teams would be surprised if Avalanche traded Ryan O’Reilly. Stars Vernon Fiddler will also be in the rumor mill with […]
Read More Ales Hemsky, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Derek Roy, Detroit Red Wings, Dustin Browns, Edmonton Oilers, John Tortorella, Los Angeles Kings, Matt Greene, Matt Moulson, Mike Cammalleri, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Nick Schultz, Paul Stastny, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Whitney, Ryan O'Reilly, Ryan Smyth, Sam Gagner, San Jose Sharks, Thomas Vanek, Vancouver Canucks, Vernon FiddlerNHL Rumours – January 16, 2014
Mark Spector: Cam Ward has a no-trade clause and a long history with the Hurricanes. GM Jim Rutherford really likes him. Seems like it would be a long shot for them to move him. Darren Dreger: A Cam Ward trade is possible, but it would require a big return for an in-season trade. He should […]
Read More Anaheim Ducks, Anton Khudobin, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Dan Girardi, Dave Tippet, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, J.T. Miller, Jake Gardiner, Jeff Skinner, Justin Peters, Los Angeles Kings, Michael Del Zotto, Nashville Predators, Nazem Kadri, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Paul Stastny, Pavel Buchnevich, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Miller, Sam Gagner, Sidney Crosby, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg JetsNHL Rumours – January 15, 2014
Chris Stevenson: There are Ales Hemsky to Ottawa rumors. Stevenson would like to see the Senators go after Mike Cammalleri. He’s a friend of Jasson Spezza, who could use a winger. Wayne Scanlan: Scanlan points out that GM Bryan Murray went after Cammalleri once before. Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins have some […]
Read More Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto, Toronto Maple LeafsNHL Rumours – January 13, 2014
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Hurricanes would consider trading Cam Ward. Ward has two years left at $6.3 million salary cap hit. Speculation is that the Ducks are looking to upgrade their blueline, and are looking at Rangers Dan Girardi. They have assets like Luca Sbisa, Sheldon Souray, prospects and […]
Read More Adam McQuaid, Anaheim Ducks, Andrew Ladd, Blake Wheeler, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Cam Ward, Carl Gunnarsson, Carolina Hurricanes, Dan Girardi, Dave Bolland, Detroit Red Wings, Devin Setoguchi, Dmitrij Jaskin, Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane, Jake Gardiner, Jaroslav Halak, Luca Sbisa, Martin Brodeur, Mikhail Grabovski, Montreal Canadiens, Nazem Kadri, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Miller, Sam Gagner, Sheldon Souray, St. Louis Blues, Thomas Vanek, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, Zach BogosianRival GM’s Interested in Phaneuf After Extension
via Sportsnet.ca Dion Phaneuf’s $49-million, seven-year extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs sparked plenty of reaction when it was announced last week—not all of it negative. I’m told that one rival GM phoned Leafs GM Dave Nonis the day after it was signed to inquire about whether he would be willing to trade a 28-year-old […]
Read More Dion Phaneuf, Maple Leafs, TorontoMaple Leafs Joffrey Lupul To Have Hearing For His Cross-Check On Patrick Eaves
NHL Player Safety: Maple Leafs Joffery Lupul will have a hearing on Friday afternoon for his cross-check on Red Wings Patrick Eaves. Lupul was suspended in March last season for two games for an illegal check to the head of Lightning’s Victor Hedman. How many games do you think Lupul should get? (video posted by […]
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