Each week THN.com looks at the creditable buzz around the NHL and beyond, examining trade rumors, potential signings, coaching moves and more.
by Lyle Richardson - February 9, 2012 11:02 AM EST
The Flyers goalies are struggling, but with Chris Pronger lost for the season, the defense is in need of improvement as well.
The Philadelphia Flyers started the season with a significantly shaken up roster. The plethora of moves they made in the off-season rocked the hockey world.
by Lyle Richardson - February 8, 2012 12:53 PM EST
There are still not many sellers out there, and the teams looking to make moves don't have much to offer.
The NHL trade deadline is less than three weeks away, but despite some notable names being kicked around the rumor mill, there hasn't been much trade activity so far.
by Lyle Richardson - February 7, 2012 11:50 AM EST
The slumping Hawks' goalie woes has the trade rumor mill swirling.
Less than a month ago, the Chicago Blackhawks were among the top teams in the Western Conference, riding a 5-0-1 streak through mid-January.
by Lyle Richardson - February 6, 2012 11:42 AM EST
Could Ryan Smyth be shipped to the Rangers?; Jeff Carter rumors continue to swirl; Chris Stewart back to the Avalanche?
The Edmonton Oilers have been on a bit of a roll of late, winning their first three games since the all-star break.
They enter this week, however, sitting 13th in the Western Conference, 11 points out of the eighth and final playoff berth.
by Lyle Richardson - February 5, 2012 2:45 PM EST
It's been a terrible season for both the Blue Jackets and Jeff Carter and all eyes are on Columbus to see if the team and player will part ways.
Less than a year after the Columbus Blue Jackets acquired center Jeff Carter from the Philadelphia Flyers in a blockbuster trade, they're now reportedly trying to move him.
by Lyle Richardson - February 3, 2012 1:40 PM EST
Will the Leafs deal Mikhail Grabovski?; which defensemen are the Flyers targeting now?; and more.
Toronto Maple Leafs center Mikhail Grabovski's pending UFA status led to his name being mentioned in trade rumors, despite GM Brian Burke's claim there was no reason to consider shopping him.
by Lyle Richardson - February 2, 2012 1:14 PM EST
After a slower than usual start, the Red Wings are back on top and looking to complement their contending roster.
The Detroit Red Wings got off to a rocky start this season, something the long-time league powerhouse usually doesn't experience.
By mid-November, consistency was such a concern coach Mike Babcock held a meeting with his players to put the onus upon them to improve.
by Lyle Richardson - February 1, 2012 11:32 AM EST
Rick Nash, Corey Perry, Cory Schneider, Tim Thomas and more - will any of them actually move?
Coming out of the all-star break, and with less than four weeks to go until the NHL's Feb. 27 trade deadline, several notable players have been mentioned in trade rumors that either stretched credibility or resulted in management denials.
by Lyle Richardson - January 31, 2012 2:34 PM EST
The defenseman said he wasn't going to re-sign before Feb. 27, so what does it mean for his future with Nashville?
Comments by Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Suter last Friday regarding his contract negotiations left pundits talking about how GM David Poile has to decide whether to trade Suter before the Feb.
by Lyle Richardson - January 29, 2012 11:06 AM EST
In the midst of all-star weekend we look at some of the most-talked about players and their trade status.
Once all-star weekend is over there will be less than a month remaining until the NHL's Feb. 27 trade deadline. As a result, the list of potential trade candidates is growing.
by Lyle Richardson - January 27, 2012 11:10 AM EST
Liles' contract suggests Schenn deal imminent; Thomas' politics may get him shipped out of Boston; and more.
The NHL all-star break is now upon us and while there's no official moratorium on trades, it's unlikely we'll see trade activity involving roster players during this period.
by Lyle Richardson - January 26, 2012 1:30 PM EST
The St. Louis Blues have been one of the NHL's best teams, but could use some scoring touch.
The St. Louis Blues enter the all-star break among the NHL's top teams, sitting fourth in the Western Conference with 65 points.
For the most part it's been a satisfying season for the Blues, largely thanks to Ken Hitchcock, who took over as coach on Nov.
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