by Lyle Richardson - September 26, 2012 1:50 PM EDT
Looking at Calgary's Big 3 and their status on the trade block.
After the Calgary Flames missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season, there was considerable anticipation GM Jay Feaster would shake up his ageing roster in the off-season.
by Lyle Richardson - September 25, 2012 1:05 PM EDT
Buffalo made bold moves in an attempt at the playoffs last season, but it failed. So what's in store this season?
This time a year ago, Buffalo Sabres fans were happily awaiting the start of 2011-12.
Earlier in 2011, the club was taken over by billionaire and long-time Sabres fan Terry Pegula, who gave the green light last summer to GM Darcy Regier to sign UFA defenseman Christian Ehrhoff and left winger Ville Leino to lucrative contracts, as well as acquire blueliner Robyn Regehr from Calgary.
by Lyle Richardson - September 24, 2012 1:50 PM EDT
David Krejci's name has frequently appeared in rumors, but just how much of a makeover does this team need?
The Boston Bruins are little more than a year removed from their 2011 Stanley Cup, but their inconsistent performance throughout 2011-12 and their early exit from the 2012 playoffs fuelled rumors of off-season changes.
by Lyle Richardson - September 21, 2012 12:50 PM EDT
Looking at the possibility one or more of Bobby Ryan, Ryan Getzlaf or Corey Perry is moved.
Whenever the NHL lockout ends, three key Anaheim Ducks players will face a crucial season.
Winger Bobby Ryan was a fixture in the off-season rumor mill after venting his frustration in late-June over management's seeming unwillingness to dismiss the constant speculation over his future with the club.
by Lyle Richardson - September 20, 2012 1:36 PM EDT
Toronto has long been interested in Roberto Luongo, but will its falling out with Francois Allaire have an impact?
In the final hours leading up to the expiration of the NHL collective bargaining agreement, the Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly still seeking an experienced starting goaltender.
by Lyle Richardson - September 19, 2012 1:02 PM EDT
Looking at the last of the free agents, who stand to lose the most in a lockout.
A consequence of the expiration of the NHL collective bargaining agreement, and implementation of a player lockout, is all contract negotiations between teams and players have come to a halt.
by Lyle Richardson - September 18, 2012 1:38 PM EDT
If the lockout goes longer than expected and wipes out yet another full season, it will make for interesting free agent theater.
Should the current CBA impasse turn into another season-killer and a new agreement isn’t implemented until sometime next summer, it would have an adverse impact on teams with notable unrestricted free agents.
by Lyle Richardson - September 17, 2012 2:15 PM EDT
Despite their insistence the expired CBA didn't work, owners continued to sign players until the deadline passed.
During NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's Thursday press conference forewarning a lockout, he claimed the owners believe they're paying the players too much under the current CBA.
by Lyle Richardson - September 14, 2012 2:27 PM EDT
The Roberto Luongo trade rumors are no closer to being resolved, plus much more.
With the current NHL collective bargaining agreement set to expire at 11:59 p.m. EST Saturday, don’t expect the Vancouver Canucks to trade goaltender Roberto Luongo before the deadline.
by Lyle Richardson - September 13, 2012 2:38 PM EDT
Looking at why the Jets haven't inked their young star, plus the Flyers' interest in Subban and Chicago's loaded 'D' corps.
Winnipeg Jets left winger Evander Kane was back in Winnipeg Monday promoting EA Sports’ NHL 13, but offered no word on the status of his contract negotiations.
by Lyle Richardson - September 12, 2012 2:05 PM EDT
Tyler Seguin and Brad Marchand signed extensions, leaving only two 2013 eligible Bruins without a deal.
With the current NHL collective bargaining agreement due to expire Sept. 15, the Boston Bruins were busy in recent days re-signing a couple of key forwards eligible to become restricted free agents next summer.
by Lyle Richardson - September 11, 2012 1:44 PM EDT
The Canucks netminder is back in town, but is the team any closer to trading him?
Goaltender Roberto Luongo is returning to Vancouver this week to attend a Canucks charity event, but he doesn’t expect to meet with management to discuss his future.
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“I think when you’re at home the first two games, sometimes you get a little bit too comfortable at home. Then you come on the road, maybe it’s like a rude awakening…We’ve had three series to figure that out, learn it. We definitely want to be better (Monday), especially in the first game on the road.”
- Chicago's Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks are 0-3 in Game 3s this playoff.
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