by Lyle Richardson - July 3, 2012 11:48 AM EDT
Scott Howson holding out for home run trade; Bobby Ryan's blowout not pushing Bob Murray to deal him; Teemu Selanne's summer cycle; and Shane Doan plays waiting game.
The limited supply of available free agent talent could result in higher-than-normal trade activity.
The main name, of course, remains Rick Nash, who the Columbus Blue Jackets have been trying to move since January.
by Lyle Richardson - June 29, 2012 2:10 PM EDT
July 1 is only two days away, so where do the biggest free agents stand?
With the NHL’s unrestricted free agent market opening at noon Eastern July 1, there are few updates from the camps of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, the two best players available this summer.
by Lyle Richardson - June 28, 2012 1:46 PM EDT
Captain Coyote has been with the same franchise his whole career, but ownership uncertainty may end that relationship.
Long-time Phoenix Coyotes captain Shane Doan seems to be headed for unrestricted free agency.
It’s believed Doan would like to re-sign with the Coyotes, but is concerned about the lingering uncertainty over their future in Arizona.
by Lyle Richardson - June 27, 2012 2:14 PM EDT
Will the Canucks netminder allow the team to trade him anywhere but Florida?; plus defensemen available.
The rumor mill was percolating Monday over reports claiming Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo was trying to engineer a trade to his former club, the Florida Panthers.
by Lyle Richardson - June 26, 2012 12:05 PM EDT
Ryan Suter and Zach Parise are expected to field offers from all teams, but there are plenty of other available, including a rookie.
The NHL's unrestricted free agent period opens this weekend and that has fuelled speculation over the destinations of the available talent in a shallow UFA pool.
by Lyle Richardson - June 25, 2012 12:17 PM EDT
How the Jordan Staal trade puts the Pens in the UFA market; how Bobby Ryan impacts Rick Nash; and more.
The Pittsburgh Penguins shook the hockey world Friday by trading center Jordan Staal to the Carolina Hurricanes and uniting him with older brother Eric.
by Lyle Richardson - June 22, 2012 11:00 AM EDT
Will Nash be dealt this weekend? What about Bobby Ryan? Did Staal reject a big offer from the Penguins? And much more.
With the 2012 NHL draft starting tonight, the rumor mill regarding the potential swap of established NHL players has gone into overdrive.
Columbus Blue Jackets right winger Rick Nash continues to dominate the news.
by Lyle Richardson - June 21, 2012 11:37 AM EDT
Did the Senators make a pitch for Rick Nash? Will the Penguins keep Jordan Staal? Who can Toronto target in goal?
The Ottawa Senators made headlines Tuesday by re-signing defenseman Erik Karlsson to a seven-year, $45.5 million contract extension, but that may not be the only significant move they have in the works.
by Lyle Richardson - June 20, 2012 8:00 PM EDT
Is Suter done with the Predators? Are the Flyers and Stars interested? Souray looking for long-term deal?
Nashville Predators GM David Poile remains optimistic over getting UFA defenseman Ryan Suter re-signed, but it appears the blueliner will test this summer's free agent market.
by Lyle Richardson - June 19, 2012 2:35 PM EDT
Five Canadian franchises have some tough decisions to make as the season of trading heats up.
Most of the focus over which Canadian-based teams will make major moves this week is on the Edmonton Oilers (fielding offers for the first overall pick), Vancouver Canucks (shopping goalie Roberto Luongo) and Toronto Maple Leafs (rumored to have interest in Luongo and Columbus right winger Rick Nash).
by Lyle Richardson - June 18, 2012 1:25 PM EDT
As the draft draws near, rumors and speculation have heated up around the Blue Jackets sniper.
With the draft fast approaching, expectation is the Columbus Blue Jackets will attempt to move right winger Rick Nash and could even do so a day or two before the event.
by Lyle Richardson - June 15, 2012 5:52 PM EDT
Los Angeles will return with much of their roster in tact, but pressing questions remain: Can they re-sign Quick? Is Parise a target?
As the Los Angeles Kings celebrate their first Stanley Cup championship, speculation turns toward their potential off-season moves, which will affect their chances to repeat as champions.
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- Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, when asked if his team could come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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