Andrew Mangiapane’s role has diminished and a change of scenery could be welcome Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – Roster Shakeups Around the NHL episode, about Edmonton Oilers forward Andrew Mangiapane. The Oilers are getting healthy and AHL forwards Isaac Howard and Quinn Hutson are playing well and could eventually be recalled. […]
The Maple Leafs were on Mason Marchment’s no-trade list NHL Rumors Report: About Mason Marchment on the FAN Hockey Show on December 23rd. Mike Futa: “I heard he had a no-move clause regarding Toronto.” Elliotte Friedman: “I believe that’s true. He has a partial no-trade. I heard Columbus wasn’t there, he didn’t have to opt […]
Morgan Rielly was approached by the Maple Leafs this offseason, and it shouldn’t be a surprise if they do so again if their season continues to soar. Daily confrontation: Irfaan Gaffar and David Pagnotta on the Toronto Maple Leafs can’t get enough of defenseman Morgan Rielly, so they ask him again about his no-movement policy? […]
Then Arritt: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas and forward Ross Johnston both missed last night’s game due to illness. Walt Ruff: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will undergo surgery to correct a lower-body problem, and he is “probably out for the year,” according to coach Rod Brind’Amour. NHL: Brind’Amour on Kochetkov: “He’s decided to have […]
The Chicago Blackhawks are building from within and staying patient Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times: With the salary cap increasing, it becomes more difficult to land free agents as many re-sign. It hasn’t made trading any easier either. Building a competitor with lots of outside moves could be a thing of the past. Chicago […]
The Ottawa Senators are still looking for scoring help Daily confrontation: David Pagnotta and Irfaan Gaffar discuss the Ottawa Senators and what they are looking for. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Gaffar: “But I want to take the conversation a little north of the border, a little bit here, regarding two teams, both in Ontario. Um, we’ll […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have many assets to work with Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: It seems unlikely that the Toronto Maple Leafs will trade Max Domi. He has two years left at $3.75 million and won’t produce much return. Maybe another bad contract. The Leafs could probably move UFA forward Scott Laughton, but […]
Bill Hoppe: Buffalo Sabers coach Lindy Ruff said forward Tage Thompson and defenseman Michael Kesselring received maintenance days yesterday and are good for tomorrow. Jordan Greenway did not skate yesterday due to load management reasons and should be good for tonight. Forward Jason Zucker will travel with the team on their road trip. Striker Tyson […]
Last night, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen did a number on the Seattle Kraken with a 3-2 in the shootout. He’s the reason the Canucks won last night’s game. The Canucks did not dominate this game. They didn’t overwhelm Seattle with speed or possession. They even held on in the third period. But none of […]
The Edmonton Oilers losing Noah Philp to waivers Monday has led to the typical overreaction from fans that comes with parting ways with a player for nothing. When a player is claimed, there is no return beyond the space freed up if the player is now off the books. In Philp’s case, that’s a manageable […]