by Lyle Richardson - February 6, 2013 2:53 PM EST
Aside from their top line, the Sabres have struggled, which has led to calls from teams looking to swoop in on their players.
The early season struggles of the Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals and New York Rangers have overshadowed those of the Buffalo Sabres.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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