Each week THN.com looks at the creditable buzz around the NHL and beyond, examining trade rumors, potential signings, coaching moves and more.
by Lyle Richardson - February 3, 2012 1:40 PM EST
Will the Leafs deal Mikhail Grabovski?; which defensemen are the Flyers targeting now?; and more.
Toronto Maple Leafs center Mikhail Grabovski's pending UFA status led to his name being mentioned in trade rumors, despite GM Brian Burke's claim there was no reason to consider shopping him.
by Lyle Richardson - February 2, 2012 1:14 PM EST
After a slower than usual start, the Red Wings are back on top and looking to complement their contending roster.
The Detroit Red Wings got off to a rocky start this season, something the long-time league powerhouse usually doesn't experience.
By mid-November, consistency was such a concern coach Mike Babcock held a meeting with his players to put the onus upon them to improve.
by Lyle Richardson - February 1, 2012 11:32 AM EST
Rick Nash, Corey Perry, Cory Schneider, Tim Thomas and more - will any of them actually move?
Coming out of the all-star break, and with less than four weeks to go until the NHL's Feb. 27 trade deadline, several notable players have been mentioned in trade rumors that either stretched credibility or resulted in management denials.
by Lyle Richardson - January 31, 2012 2:34 PM EST
The defenseman said he wasn't going to re-sign before Feb. 27, so what does it mean for his future with Nashville?
Comments by Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Suter last Friday regarding his contract negotiations left pundits talking about how GM David Poile has to decide whether to trade Suter before the Feb.
by Lyle Richardson - January 29, 2012 11:06 AM EST
In the midst of all-star weekend we look at some of the most-talked about players and their trade status.
Once all-star weekend is over there will be less than a month remaining until the NHL's Feb. 27 trade deadline. As a result, the list of potential trade candidates is growing.
by Lyle Richardson - January 27, 2012 11:10 AM EST
Liles' contract suggests Schenn deal imminent; Thomas' politics may get him shipped out of Boston; and more.
The NHL all-star break is now upon us and while there's no official moratorium on trades, it's unlikely we'll see trade activity involving roster players during this period.
by Lyle Richardson - January 26, 2012 1:30 PM EST
The St. Louis Blues have been one of the NHL's best teams, but could use some scoring touch.
The St. Louis Blues enter the all-star break among the NHL's top teams, sitting fourth in the Western Conference with 65 points.
For the most part it's been a satisfying season for the Blues, largely thanks to Ken Hitchcock, who took over as coach on Nov.
by Lyle Richardson - January 25, 2012 12:44 PM EST
P.K. Subban being dangled as trade bait?; Rangers looking for a rearguard?; and Ben Bishop's days as a Blue are numbered.
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by Lyle Richardson - January 24, 2012 12:39 PM EST
Will the Islanders be sellers at the deadline and, if so, who will they sell off and who will they try to keep around?
By the midway point of this season, the New York Islanders were considered trade deadline “sellers.”
Their position in the standings - last in the Atlantic Division and near the bottom of the Eastern Conference - adds to the perception they'll be targeted by playoff contenders seeking to bolster their lineups by Feb.
by Lyle Richardson - January 23, 2012 2:05 PM EST
Could Lubomir Visnovsky be moved along with a big forward?; the latest on Ales Hemsky; and more.
Anaheim Ducks left winger Bobby Ryan has rallied from a slow start to this season and is on pace to reach the 30-goal mark again, but his turnaround hasn't kept his name out of the rumor mill.
by Lyle Richardson - January 22, 2012 10:35 AM EST
The Jets have been struggling after enjoying a hot December, so will they be buyers or sellers?
Entering 2012 the Winnipeg Jets were coming off a 10-3-1 record in December and at one point had risen as high as sixth in the Eastern Conference.
by Lyle Richardson - January 20, 2012 1:43 PM EST
Luke Schenn and Nazem Kadri have been floated around in rumors; Ryan Miller denies asking for a trade; and more.
The anticipation Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke will soon make a trade has reached a fever pitch amongst Leafs followers.
A rumor that defenseman Luke Schenn would be a healthy scratch prior to Tuesday's Maple Leafs-Senators game fuelled speculation Schenn and center Nazem Kadri (who was scratched for that game) were on the trade block – Schenn ended up playing that night.
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