by Lyle Richardson - February 22, 2013 11:50 AM EST
As the Senators deal with a plethora of injuries, will they turn to the trade market to bolster their playoff hopes?
The Ottawa Senators are believed to be seeking short-term replacements for sidelined stars Jason Spezza and Erik Karlsson.
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen reported GM Bryan Murray is looking into acquiring expensive replacements such as Colorado's Ryan O'Reilly, Florida's Stephen Weiss and Edmonton's Ryan Whitney, but there are budgetary concerns around those players.
by Lyle Richardson - February 21, 2013 3:25 PM EST
The latest on Ryan O'Reilly and what the Leafs' plan is for their goalie situation.
Colorado’s Ryan O'Reilly remains the dominant name in the trade rumour mill.
The Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch reported sources claiming Senators GM Bryan Murray had contacted Avalanche GM Greg Sherman about O'Reilly, but found the asking price – a roster player “who can help right now,” a prospect and a draft pick – too expensive.
by Lyle Richardson - February 20, 2013 2:10 PM EST
After a few months of quiet, Jay Bouwmeester's name has once again popped up in the rumor mill as the Flames struggle.
It's been a while since Calgary Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester's name appeared in trade rumors, but it resurfaced when the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch claimed there was talk the Flames were willing to move him.
by Lyle Richardson - February 19, 2013 11:35 AM EST
After such a promising start to 2013, San Jose has dropped seven in a row, which has inspired trade speculation.
The San Jose Sharks began this season 7-0-0, but entered this week having dropped seven straight games (0-4-3).
After they fell 4-1 to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, Kevin Kurz of CSNBayArea.
by Lyle Richardson - February 18, 2013 10:23 AM EST
As the Avalanche start looking to trade their young center, there are conflicting reports what they want for him.
With word emerging last week the Colorado Avalanche are shopping Ryan O'Reilly, speculation is growing over which clubs have interest in the 22-year-old.
by Lyle Richardson - February 15, 2013 1:42 PM EST
Ottawa starts its search for a blueliner to fill in for Erik Karlsson; what next for Columbus?; and more.
Erik Karlsson's season-ending injury (lacerated Achilles tendon) has Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray calling around in search of an affordable defender who can help the club make the playoffs.
by Lyle Richardson - February 14, 2013 3:34 PM EST
RFA Ryan O'Reilly isn't any closer to a deal with Colorado, which has led to plenty of suggestions his trade is inevitable.
Ryan O'Reilly's contract standoff with the Colorado Avalanche appears to have come to a head.
For several weeks, Avalanche management denied rumors the 22-year-old center was being shopped, but on Tuesday it was reported the situation had changed.
by Lyle Richardson - February 13, 2013 4:15 PM EST
The St. Louis Blues have spun into trouble, raising speculation about what GM Doug Armstrong will do.
The St. Louis Blues entered February with a 6-1-0 record, but dropped five straight games and tumbled down the Western Conference standings.
by Lyle Richardson - February 12, 2013 2:10 PM EST
While Ryan Whitney has been relegated as a healthy, Devin Setoguchi has struggled and both could be on their way out.
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ryan Whitney entered this season facing questions over his health and mobility.
Injuries to his right ankle and knee have limited Whitney to only 86 games over the past two seasons.
by Lyle Richardson - February 11, 2013 1:06 PM EST
Would the Toronto Maple Leafs consider dealing Phil Kessel this season? Will the Bruins make a move for a left winger soon?
The opening two weeks found Phil Kessel struggling to regain his offensive form.
Through his first nine games, Kessel managed only four assists, sparking concern among Toronto Maple Leafs fans and prompting questions by the Toronto media over his future with the franchise.
by Lyle Richardson - February 8, 2013 1:37 PM EST
After a tough start, there are actually trade rumors around Washington's star player.
The Washington Capitals are off to their worst start in years, languishing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with a league-worst 2-8-1 record.
by Lyle Richardson - February 7, 2013 12:31 PM EST
If Miikka Kiprusoff ends up missing more games than expected, Calgary will have to make a tough decision.
Calgary’s 4-1 victory over Detroit Tuesday night proved costly, as Miikka Kiprusoff was forced from the game with a lower-body injury.
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"If we do pick first, we're leaning more toward one of those three forwards."
- Colorado's executive vice president of hockey operations, Joe Sakic, on what the Avalanche plan to do with the first overall pick at the June 30 entry draft. Many were expecting Colorado to take defenseman Seth Jones.
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