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 - November 5, 2009 11:50 AM EST
In the mill: Carolina ready to deal?... Forsberg comeback?... Kaberle bound for Chi-Town?... and moves in store for N.J.?
The Carolina Hurricanes poor start has prompted GM Jim Rutherford to suggest changes could be afoot if his team fails to make significant improvement in the coming weeks.
by Lyle Richardson - November 2, 2009 11:35 AM EST
Goaltending changes for Wings?... Biron back to Buffalo?... Toskala's days in Toronto numbered?... KHL for Nylander?
CBC hockey analyst Scott Morrison recently wondered if the performance of Detroit Red Wings goaltenders Chris Osgood and Jimmy Howard was good enough for the club to make the playoffs, suggesting GM Ken Holland might have to consider making a move in goal.
by Lyle Richardson - October 29, 2009 12:15 PM EDT
Could Halak or Price be on the move?... Kaberle back on the block?... Devil deals?
The Montreal Canadiens have been giving backup goaltender Jaroslav Halak more playing time of late over starter Carey Price, giving rise to talk of a “goaltender controversy.
by Lyle Richardson - October 26, 2009 12:15 PM EDT
Frolov on the block?... Oil-Habs deal in the works?... Shanny not ready to retire... and the Bolts blueline.
The Los Angeles Kings recent one-game benching of left winger Alexander Frolov has led to speculation the club could be shopping him.
A recent report from Canoe.
by Lyle Richardson - October 22, 2009 11:43 AM EDT
Toronto's struggles have them looking for crease depth... Weight on the move?... and Horton not going anywhere.
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke could be in the market for goaltending depth.
He recently told Sportsnet he was considering other options and added that a team can never have too much depth in goal.
by Lyle Richardson - October 19, 2009 8:30 PM EDT
A terrible start has trade winds swirling in Toronto... Could Turco move?... Halak as bait?... Horton's Florida future in danger?
With the Toronto Maple Leafs off to one of the worst starts in franchise history (0-6-1) it was inevitable trade rumors would begin swirling around the club.
by Lyle Richardson - October 15, 2009 11:03 AM EDT
An Oilers-Sabres swap in the cards?... More moves in Montreal?... Wild trades?... Hawks fed up with Huet?
Reports surfaced from Buffalo and Edmonton recently regarding the possibility of the Oilers shipping blueliner Tom Gilbert to the Sabres for right winger Drew Stafford.
by Lyle Richardson - October 12, 2009 10:55 AM EDT
How can the Red Wings replace a bona fide goal-scorer?... and the latest on Ilya Kovalchuk's contract talks.
The Detroit Red Wings offense recently suffered a significant blow when winger Johan Franzen tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in last Thursday’s 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks, sidelining him for up to four months.
by Lyle Richardson - October 8, 2009 10:28 AM EDT
In the first Thursday edition of RR, we look at the situations in Anaheim with their goaltending, Tampa with the blueline, and more.
A recent report in the Los Angeles Times suggested Anaheim Ducks management could ask goaltender J-S Giguere to waive his no-trade clause if young Jonas Hiller steps up and seizes the starting goalie role, because the club wouldn’t want to carry a $6 million backup for the remainder of this season and next.
by Lyle Richardson - October 5, 2009 12:00 PM EDT
In the rumor mill: What to do with Nylander; patching up the Habs blueline; a contract nixed in New York and more.
Michael Nylander’s days with the Washington Capitals, and possibly the NHL, may be numbered.
The Washington Post reported last week coach Bruce Boudreau said the club was working on “something” regarding Nylander, who didn’t participate in any of the Capitals’ pre-season games and was a healthy scratch in their season-opener against Boston.
by Lyle Richardson - September 28, 2009 10:38 AM EDT
Kovalchuk to Boston?... Hawks-Kings swap?... Another Sens deal?... And Preds looking for scoring?
• Now that the Boston Bruins have finally dealt Phil Kessel, there’s speculation they might be on the lookout for an experienced scoring winger later in the season, perhaps at the March trade deadline.
by Lyle Richardson - September 21, 2009 12:18 PM EDT
In this week's rundown of rumors: The Rangers defense corps; Columbus' glut of forwards; and Mats Sundin's future.
• New York Rangers center Brandon Dubinsky’s recent contract holdout gave rise to rumors last week the team might peddle him for an experienced puck-moving defenseman, should he prove difficult to sign.
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