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 […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – February 7, 2012
John Shannon of Sportsnet: Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash continues to say he won’t ask for a trade, but Shannon has spoke with some of Nash’s friends who say he’s very unhappy with the Jackets, and realizes it will be another couple years of rebuilding. Nash may now be realizing that if he wants to […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – February 5, 2012
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Rangers, Sharks, Bruins and Wings have interest in Ryan Smyth. If the Blue Jackets decide to move Rick Nash, it would take at least a top young player, a prospect and a first-round pick. The Rangers and Kings would be interested. The Blue Jackets higher priority is moving […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – February 4, 2012
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: A source is saying that Ryan Smyth would consider waiving his no-trade clause to be dealt to the Rangers. Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Ryan Smyth said he hasn’t heard from the Rangers and may not be that interested in a short stay there. “I haven’t even really […]
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