Canadiens scouting the Blackhawks Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago: The Montreal Canadiens have been heavily scouting the Chicago Blackhawks as well as their AHL in Rockford. Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin has scouted Blackhawks this season – including this past Sunday – and has been seen at Rockford games. The Canadiens are believed to looking
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks have had a glaring lack of depth on defense since before the season started. After failing to sign Kevin Shattenkirk in free agency and failing to complete a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes for Justin Faulk, the problem only worsened. Josh Manson and Hampus Lindholm went down with injuries, exposing an already
Taylor Hall by the numbers… Jonathan Willis of The Athletic: Again, Taylor Hall represents the top commodity in this trade market. Any trade will net a ton in value. However, the real question is how long will Hall stay productive. Can he extend that to his mid-thirties or come close? Among Taylor Hall’s comparables, Zach
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jakub Vrana scored the go-ahead goal less than two minutes into the third period and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a physical battle Friday night. Washington Capitals Jakub Vrana (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) Travis Boyd and Evgeny Kuznetsov also scored for Washington. Braden Holtby had 24 saves. Ryan
Scouting the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues Dan Kingerski: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Penguins-Blues game: Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, and the New York Rangers (local). Scouting the Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals Dennis Bernstein: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Kings-Blues game: Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers,
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and an assist, John Gibson made 23 saves and the Anaheim Ducks ended the New York Islanders’ 17-game point streak with a 3-0 victory Monday night. Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) The Islanders hadn’t lost in regulation since Oct. 11 against Carolina,
SUNRISE, Fla. — Aaron Ekblad scored his second goal of the game 22 seconds into overtime and the Florida Panthers rallied with five straight goals to stun the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 Thursday night. Brett Connolly sparked the comeback with two goals in 27 seconds in the second period, and Dominic Toninato tied it with 4:23
The Anaheim Ducks provided fans with a reason for hope in October. Their demanding schedule and rigorous travel didn’t stop them from finishing the month with a better than .500 record. Halfway through November, things have gone downhill. Injuries to the defensive corps have exposed an already weak blue line and forced young players and part-time NHLers
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Cam Fowler set a franchise record for career goals by an Anaheim Ducks defenceman in their 7-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler deflects a shot past goaltender John Gibson (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) John Gibson made 36 saves and Josh Mahura tied an Anaheim rookie
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Erik Gudbranson to the Anaheim Ducks for left winger Andreas Martinsen and 2021 7th round pick. The 27-year old Gudbranson was drafted 3rd overall in the 2010 draft by the Florida Panthers. He carries a $4 million cap hit through next season. The 29-year old Martinsen was undrafted. He
At 6-4-0, the Anaheim Ducks are off to a start that not many expected. While their fourth loss of the season — Tuesday’s 6-1 drubbing by the Nashville Predators — looked like a regression, the Ducks have otherwise showed an ability to compete against playoff contenders and division rivals. If it feels like the Ducks
Methot could help the Maple Leafs and others Shawn Simpson: If defenseman Marc Methot is able to get healthy this season, he would be a nice add for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as many other teams. Potential landing spots for Hall Luke Fox of Sportsnet: It’s possible the New Jersey Devils forward Taylor
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Though the February 24th NHL trade deadline line months away, taking an early look at what players might be available. Taylor Hall – New Jersey Devils – There haven’t been any recent contract talks between the Devils and Hall’s camp. If the Devils don’t turn their season around and if
Flyers gaining some salary cap space Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia: Once Andy Welinski clears waivers that Philadelphia Flyers will see their salary cap space increase to just over $1 million. Nolan Patrick could be close to returning, which could mean that one of Connor Bunnaman or Carsen Twarynski will be sent back to
The 2019-20 NHL regular season is now underway. As fans settle in for another season of hockey action, they’ll also keep an eye on the rumor mill to determine which players could become NHL trade candidates. Earlier this week, we examined this season’s Eastern Conference NHL trade candidates. Here’s a look at those in the
Two different perspectives on Eugene Melnyk as the long-term owner of the Ottawa Senators James (@Account4hockey): Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590: “Everyone who knows Eugene Melnyk says that he will not sell the Senators unless forced to. He loves being the owner of the Senators. If he sells, he goes back to being a regular
It’s just over a week until the NHL drops the puck on the 2019-20 season and the Anaheim Ducks are hoping to move forward from one of their most disappointing seasons in recent memory. With an infusion of young talent coming and one of the best young goaltenders in the league, it’s hard to imagine
For today’s NHL rumors, there is news out of Toronto surrounding Auston Matthews and Taylor Hall has downplayed the progress of an extension with the New Jersey Devils. Plus, will the Pittsburgh Penguins move a goaltender to get under the salary cap? Are the Montreal Canadiens looking to move a forward? And finally, how does