The National Hockey League schedule may be paused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped speculation over possible off-season free-agent moves and trade candidates. Here’s a look at the past week’s notable chatter. Blackhawks could shed salary this summer Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz last week announced team president John McDonagh, general manager Stan
Colorado Avalanche
As you surely know by now, the NHL has suspended the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus outbreak. This decision, of course, reflects the best interests of players, team staff, fans, and everyone engaged with the hockey community. However, from a hockey standpoint, the paused season benefits some teams more than others. The Philadelphia Flyers, for
With over 220 games under his belt, it’s easy to forget that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard is only 21 years old. His NHL experience at such a young age has contributed to his steady improvement over three seasons. Now, he has become a staple on the team’s blue line. He has not only increased
The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent, under the considerably warmer skies of San Francisco, California. The Nordiques (roughly translated as the “Northerners” or “Northmen”) were originally called the San Francisco Sea
The top of the Western Conference is a close head-to-head-to-head race between the St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche. Injuries, inconsistency and scheduling could factor into the competition down the stretch. The Avalanche are at a disadvantage with injuries, but they have won games in similar situations in the past and may do
Elliotte Friedman: AHL trades can still be made, but those players are not eligible for the post-season. The Hurricanes could use some goaltending, the Maple Leafs defensemen, and Coyotes scoring. The Boston Bruins and Dallas Stars weren’t that interested in Joe Thornton. The San Jose Sharks plan to be back in contention next season. Will
Ryan S. Clark: Asked Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic if he had any trade offers for forward Tyson Jost. Sakic wouldn’t get into any specifics of what was talked about. He said that Jost has played well the past few weeks, just hasn’t scored. Blues GM the Kreider speculation Jeremy Rutherford: St. Louis Blues GM
Avalanche looking to add a goaltender James (@Account4hockey): Chirs Johnston on Sportsnet 960 said that that the Colorado Avalanche have a lot of irons in the fire. They are looking for a top-six forward that preferably has term, and some goaltender depth. There are some whispers that they called the New York Rangers about goaltender
Top teams in on Kreider are… Could the Rangers consider a Lundqvist buyout this offseason? Matt Porter: Understanding that New York Rangers are getting the most interest in Chris Kreider from the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues. Larry Brooks: As of Tuesday afternoon no team has asked the New York Rangers about
We are less than a week away from the Feb. 24 NHL trade deadline and rumors are flying around like a Russian gymnast on speed. Probably the most sought after player in this year’s group of trade rumors is New York Rangers’ left wing Chris Kreider. He is in the final year of his contract
Canadiens GM watching the Avs again Renaud Lavoie: Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin is still in Denver and will be watching the Avalanche – Islanders game tonight. Capitals GM on the trade deadline and pending UFA Braden Holtby Samantha Pell: Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on if the Capitals will make any other trades before
Canadiens scouting Avalanche Adrian Dater: One player who the Montreal Canadiens could have been scouting Monday night in Colorado was defenseman Ryan Graves. The Colorado Avalanche likely won’t be able to keep both Nikita Zadorov and Ryan. Zadorov will need a new contract this offseason and the Avs may have to decide which one to
In today’s NHL rumors, there is news on the Toronto Maple Leafs negotiations with Jake Muzzin, speculation that the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild could be a good fit in trade, plus news that the Winnipeg Jets will look to replace the injured Bryan Little before the trade deadline closes. Muzzin and Leafs Getting Close
Rumor roundup involving the Sharks, Devils, Wild, Canadiens, Panthers, Senators, and the Rangers Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The San Jose Sharks season is a writeoff and the “For Sale” sign is up. Defenseman Brenden Dillon is expected to be traded and there will be teams keeping an eye on Joe Thornton. Thornton carries
Asking price for Chris Kreider and potential teams that might be interested Rick Carpiniello of The Athletic: New York Rangers pending UFA Chris Kreider is looking for a seven-year deal at around $7 million per season. The Rangers asking trade price for Kreider has to be a first-round pick, or multiple conditional second-round picks, or
The NHL’s February 24 trade deadline is fast approaching. The coming days will see continuing speculation over which teams are buyers and which will become sellers. Boston Bruins Having fallen short to the St. Louis Blues in Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final, the Bruins are all-in for another run at the big
Looking at some trade candidates for the Anaheim Ducks Eric Stephens of The Athletic: Looking at some potential trade candidates for the Anaheim Ducks. They have backup goaltender Ryan Miller who is a pending UFA. (He does have some trade control) 29-year old forward Derek Grant could get some interest for a team looking for
With the NHL’s Feb. 24 trade deadline less than two weeks away, all eyes are on the New York Rangers. The rebuilding Blueshirts’ playoff hopes are fading. With 58 points in 54 games, they’re nine points out of the final Eastern Conference wild-card berth. Barring a strong surge over the remainder of the schedule, and
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