Rumor Roundup Page 7 - The Hockey News

Luongo no fit in Washington

by Lyle Richardson - February 5, 2013 6:22 PM EST

Speculation ran rampant that the Capitals had interest in Luongo, but that doesn't appear to be the case - plus much more.
The appearance of Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis and assistant GM Laurence Gilman at Sunday's Pittsburgh Penguins-Washington Capitals game created instant buzz throughout the NHL.

Will the Senators make a trade to fill Jason Spezza role?

by Lyle Richardson - February 4, 2013 1:21 PM EST

Can Ottawa survive without its No. 1 center? Will Dallas deal its veterans? Are the Rangers still UFA hunting?
The Ottawa Senators offense suffered a serious blow last week when Jason Spezza was sidelined by back surgery. The club hopes he'll return in time for the playoffs, but his absence creates a significant void on their first line.

Western trade winds

by Lyle Richardson - February 1, 2013 3:20 PM EST

Looking at six Western Conference teams off to slow starts and how they're being represented in rumors.
Yesterday, we examined how the slow starts of several Eastern Conference teams could threaten their playoff hopes and spark some roster shuffling in this shortened season.

Eastern trade winds

by Lyle Richardson - January 31, 2013 3:00 PM EST

With these five teams off to poor or mediocre starts, there has been growing trade speculation involving each of them.
The NHL season is barely two weeks old, but several teams are already struggling to keep up. Ordinarily, a slow start within the opening two weeks isn’t cause for alarm.

O'Reilly no closer to deal with Avalanche

by Lyle Richardson - January 30, 2013 2:09 PM EST

The last of the holdout three still appears from from a deal, while Bobby Ryan's name pops up again.
Defenseman P.K. Subban's recent re-signing with the Montreal Canadiens leaves Colorado Avalanche center Ryan O'Reilly the last notable unsigned restricted free agent.

Weiss on the way out?

by Lyle Richardson - January 29, 2013 2:45 PM EST

Will the Panthers finally move the player they picked fourth overall in the 2001 draft?
The Florida Panthers poor start (1-4 in their opening five games) has sparked trade talk involving center and alternate captain Stephen Weiss.

Leafs need upgrade in goal or on defense

by Lyle Richardson - January 28, 2013 11:03 AM EST

If the price for a No. 1 goalie is too high, Toronto needs to start looking to bolster its blueline instead.
The Toronto Maple Leafs blowing two-goals leads in consecutive games to the New York Islanders and New York Rangers has some observers questioning their goaltending.

Subban and O'Reilly no closer to deals

by Lyle Richardson - January 25, 2013 3:30 PM EST

Two high-end RFAs are still without a contract, while a Washington Capitals depth player clarifies his comments.
The contract standoff between defenseman P.K. Subban and the Montreal Canadiens has prompted Internet-based rumors envisioning offer sheet and trade scenarios.

Oil looking for net gain

by Lyle Richardson - January 24, 2013 11:28 AM EST

Is Bishop Alberta bound?; Niederreiter shortening wait for Long Island call-up
The Edmonton Oilers are among the teams believed to have interest in Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo, but there's speculation their focus could be elsewhere.

New life to Luongo rumors

by Lyle Richardson - January 23, 2013 12:25 PM EST

Cryptic comments from Vancouver GM Mike Gillis have reignited Roberto Luongo trade talk.
Just when it seemed the Roberto Luongo trade rumors were fading, Vancouver anuck Canucks GM Mike Gillis revived them by suggesting a deal might be close.

Ducks in a row on rumor mill

by Lyle Richardson - January 22, 2013 11:06 AM EST

Getzlaf, Perry and Ryan lead the way in early season trade speculation.
Contract negotiations between the Anaheim Ducks and center Ryan Getzlaf and right winger Corey Perry will dominate the NHL rumor mill this season as much as the Nashville Predators efforts last year to re-sign defensemen Shea Weber and Ryan Suter.

Luongo rumors go lukewarm

by Lyle Richardson - January 21, 2013 2:50 PM EST

The Leafs back off on a Luongo deal; Subban, Benn and O'Reilly remain unsigned.
The pre-season rumors linking Vancouver Canucks goaltender Robert Luongo to the Toronto Maple Leafs are wilting in the heat of regular season reality.