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Jason Garrison Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-05-21 13:38:55
July 1st NHL Free Agency is fast approaching and the usual suspects, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter are getting all the attention from the media. A less-known player, Jason Garrison of the Florida Panthers, is a solid pick-up for many teams. The defenseman is getting better every season, is solid positionally and learned how to use his hard shot from the point. Garrison has the potential to produce > read more
Ilya Bryzgalov Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-05-10 21:50:18
Trade speculation is surrounding Ilya Bryzgalov of the Philadelphia Flyers. The goalie was recently signed to a 5.67 million cap hit contract until the year 2019-2020 and was supposed to bring the Flyers post season success. Bryzgalov was shaky in the first round against the Pittsburgh Penguins but was not at all to blame for the loss against the New Jersey Devils. The Flyers lost because they > read more
2012 NHL Mock Draft - Part 2 (6-10)
Published on 2012-05-02 18:56:04
Back by popular demand, here is part two of my 2012 NHL Mock Draft: 6) Anaheim Ducks select Mathew Dumba. The Ducks need help on defense and Dumba is the top defenseman available at this position. He holds a promising future on the blueline together with Cam Fowler. 7) Minnesota Wild select Jacob Trouba. The Wild also need help on defense after trading Brent Burns. Trouba is native to > read more
Jordan Staal Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-04-27 18:47:33
Trade speculation is running rampant when it comes to Jordan Staal of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Staal is a big shutdown center who had much success in the NHL at an early age, winning a Stanley Cup with the Penguins. For years, he has been behind Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on the center depth charts. Staal has shown he is fully capable of contributing defensively and offensively. He is > read more
NHL Trade Rumors: Roberto Luongo Waives No Trade Clause
Published on 2012-04-24 20:52:22
When Roberto Luongo signed a 12 year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, it was intended to last forever. With the emergence of Cory Schneider who was second in NHL save percentage with (.937) and third in goals against average with (1.96), Luongo is expendable just 2 years into the contract. According to GM Mike Gillis: "The emergence of Cory to be so outstanding a young goalie changed the > read more
NHL Trade Rumors 2012: Detroit Red Wings
Published on 2012-04-23 20:00:34
With the Detroit Red Wings' first round exit to the Nashville Predators, GM Ken Holland is deciding how to retool his team. The Red Wings have an old core of players. The oldest player, Nicklas Lidstrom, has an uncertain future because he struggled to produce last season and is 41 years old. Lidstrom retiring leaves a huge hole on the Wings blue line. The Detroit Red Wings have plenty of > read more
Raffi Torres Suspension - 25 games
Published on 2012-04-21 15:32:34
Raffi Torres of the Phoenix Coyotes was suspended 25 games for his hit that landed Marian Hossa of the Chicago Blackhawks on a stretcher. Duncan Keith only got 5 games for his flying elbow, which concussed Daniel Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks. James Neal only got one game for his headshot. Shea Weber got no suspension for his blow to the head of Henrik Zetterberg. At first glance, it appears > read more
Top 2012 NHL UFA List
Published on 2012-04-20 18:04:08
2012 NHL UFA List - Top 2 Unrestricted Free Agents 1) Ryan Suter of the Nashville Predators is the top free agent available in summer 2012 and the top defenseman. Suter is a much coveted stay at home defenseman that is big, strong and a great leader. He is only 27 years old and he is coming off a contract with a $3.5 million cap hit. Suter is looking to cash in with a big dollar value contract > read more
Roberto Luongo Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-04-20 18:02:18
Roberto Luongo of the Vancouver Canucks could be traded this summer. The goaltender has struggled in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs and backup Cory Schneider has taken over the starting role. Luongo has a contract until 2021-2022 with a cap hit of $5.33 million dollars a year. He also has a no-trade clause, which he is willing to waive rather than lose his starting role to Schneider. Luongo is > read more
Justin Schultz Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-04-15 16:53:24
Trade rumors are running rampant concerning Justin Schultz of the Anaheim Ducks. Schultz is arguably the best defenseman in college hockey and appears ready to make the transition to the big leagues. He was drafted 43rd overall by the Ducks. Bob McKenzie of TSN says, "Suter and Parise are unquestionably the top-two unrestricted free agents. I'm going out and suggesting very strongly that the > read more
2012 NHL Mock Draft - Part 1 (1-5)
Published on 2012-04-12 20:03:24
The 2012 NHL Draft Order is set and now it is time for my mock draft: 1) Edmonton Oilers select Nail Yakupov. The Oilers are loaded at wing with Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall. Nail is the best player available (BPA), so the Oilers continue to stack their wings. 2) Columbus Blue Jackets select Mikhail Grigorenko. The Blue Jackets need a big number one center which Mikhail is projected to be and > read more
NHL Draft Order 2012
Published on 2012-04-11 22:01:27
Here is the 2012 NHL Draft Order determined by the lottery: 1 Edmonton Oilers 2 Columbus Blue Jackets 3 Montreal Canadiens 4 New York Islanders 5 Toronto Maple Leafs 6 Anaheim Ducks 7 Minnesota Wild 8 Carolina Hurricanes 9 Winnipeg Jets 10 Tampa Bay Lightning 11 Washington Capitals (from Colorado) 12 Buffalo Sabres 13 Dallas Stars 14 Calgary Flames > read more
NHL Man Games Lost to Injury 2012
Published on 2012-04-09 15:31:42
Here are the 2012 NHL man games lost to injury for the regular season: RkTeamsGPMGLMGL/G 1 NY Islanders 74 512 6.92 2 Colorado 72 385 5.35 3 New Jersey 72 373 5.18 4 Minnesota 73 363 4.97 5 Calgary 75 318 4.24 6 Nashville 73 307 4.21 7 Vancouver 73 306 4.19 8 Pittsburgh 73 303 4.15 9 St. Louis 73 291 3.99 10 NY Rangers 74 294 3.97 11 Florida 73 273 3.74 12 Detroit 73 232 3.18 13 > read more
NHL Playoff Predictions 2012
Published on 2012-04-08 14:41:04
Here are my 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions as of end of regular season: Round 1 Western Conference Vancouver Canucks over LA Kings St Louis Blues over San Jose Sharks Chicago Blackhawks over Phoenix Coyotes Detroit Red Wings over Nashville Predators Eastern Conference New York Rangers over Ottawa Senators Boston Bruins over Washington Capitals New Jersey Devils over Florida Panthers > read more
NHL Draft Lottery Odds by Teams
Published on 2012-04-07 21:17:41
The 2012 NHL Draft Lottery Odds by Teams are listed below: 25.0% - Columbus Blue Jackets - 65 points 18.8% - Edmonton Oilers - 74 points 14.2% - Montreal Canadiens - 78 points 10.7% - New York Islanders - 79 points 8.1% - Toronto Maple Leafs - 80 points 6.2% - Anaheim Ducks - 80 points 4.7% - Minnesota Wild - 81 points, 1 games left 3.6% - Carolina Hurricanes - 82 points, 1 games left 2.7% - > read more
2012 NHL Draft Lottery Rules and Odds
Published on 2012-04-06 18:55:43
Here are the rules and odds for the 2012 NHL Draft Lottery Drawing: 1) A team may not move up more than four positions in the draft order. The only teams with the possibility to receive the first overall selection are the five teams with the lowest regular season point totals, or a team that acquired a first round draft pick from a bottom five team. 2) No team can move down more than one > read more
2012 Calgary Flames Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-04-02 23:07:18
With the Calgary Flames going to miss out on the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for another year, GM Jay Feaster is in the hot seat. Ever since their miracle run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2004, the Flames have had no post season success. Sources say: "Jarome Iginla, Mikka Kiprusoff, Alex Tanguay, Oli Jokinen and Jay Bouwmeester could be moved for draft picks. Expect some big trades in > read more
Erik Karlsson Norris Trophy Predictions
Published on 2012-03-28 20:02:03
"If I had a vote,” said a well-respected NHL scout, “Karlsson would be my vote [for Norris Trophy].” The last 3 years the members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association have not selected the highest scoring defenseman to win. Last year Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings won the award with a -2 rating. If Karlsson ends up leading NHL defensemen in scoring by 20 points or more, > read more
Taylor Hall Injury 5-6 Months
Published on 2012-03-27 19:31:30
Taylor Hall of the Edmonton Oilers has elected to have 2012 NHL season ending shoulder surgery. He recently was hit hard in the head by Cory Sarich of the Calgary Flames and has not played again since. It is expected he is out with a concussion and now Taylor Hall has the following to say: "Four years now. I injured it in junior and it's been wearing away. I've been playing with a pretty bad > read more
Vezina Trophy Predictions: NHL Goalie of the Year
Published on 2012-03-24 15:02:44
Here are my Vezina trophy predictions for the 2011-2012 NHL season. We had some standout performances for goalie of the year: Pittsburgh Penguins Marc-Andre Fleury 40 wins 3 shutouts save% .917 New York Rangers Henrik Lundqvist 34 wins 8 shutouts save% .933 LA Kings Jonathan Quick 32 wins 8 shutouts save% .930 Fleury had > read more
Duncan Keith Gets 5 Game Suspension
Published on 2012-03-23 18:42:04
Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith received a 5 game suspension for his elbow to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Daniel Sedin. NHL Sniper for the Canucks Sedin has a possible concussion from a vicous elbow from Keith when there was no puck around. Shanahan's sentence is a bit lenient; the rest of the season, 7 games, is fair. > read more
Hart Trophy Predictions: NHL Most Valuable Players
Published on 2012-03-21 23:10:39
Here are my Hart Trophy predictions for the 2012 NHL season: Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin 93 points Tampa Bay Lightning: Steven Stamkos 84 points Philadelphia Flyers: Claude Giroux 84 points Ottawa Senators: Erik Karlsson 72 points There is no clear-cut winner this year for the league's most valuable player. Evgeni Malkin has returned to fine form this season and will most likely win the > read more
NHL Sleeper Picks 2012
Published on 2012-03-13 19:55:46
The following are my top three sleeper picks for the 2011-2012 NHL season: Evgeni Malkin, Claude Giroux, Erik Karlsson. Before the season started, these players were not ranked high by NHL insiders and other hockey pool guides. My Ultimate Hockey Pool Guide had Evgeni Malkin, Claude Giroux and Erik Karlsson ranked high. I was able to pick up Malkin in the third round, Giroux in the fourth round > read more
Hockey Pool Guide 2012 2013
Published on 2012-02-29 19:57:28
I have left the blogosphere from Mar 1 - Mar 11 for vacation. Get ready for summer NHL Free Agency and my Ultimate Hockey Pool Guide 2012-2013!! > read more
Rick Nash Demanded Trade from Blue Jackets
Published on 2012-02-27 18:34:46
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 Rick Nash of the Columbus Blue Jackets was not traded before the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline as the hockey world was anticipating. Every team in the NHL spoke to GM Scott Howson about the four-time All-Star. Some offers were serious but Howson did not pull the trigger because he did not get his asking price. After the trade deadline passed, Howson revealed that Nash asked him > read more
NHL Trade Rumors 2012: Rick Nash Trade
Published on 2012-02-25 18:44:15
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 With less than 48 hours until the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline, the agent of Rick Nash has broke his silence, releasing a list of names Nash wants to be traded to: New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, Boston Bruins, LA Kings, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs. > read more
Dustin Brown Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-24 18:10:22
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 A Dustin Brown of the LA Kings trade is imminent for the 2012 NHL season. Brown is struggling to score points with 14 goals and 17 assists. The 27 year old right winger is captain for a reason: he is physical, an excellent two way player, good on the powerplay and penalty kill. He comes at a friendly cap hit of $3.2 million per year until 2013-2014. Everyone on the Los > read more
Blue Jackets Trade Jeff Carter to Kings for Jack Johnson
Published on 2012-02-23 21:12:12
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 Jeff Carter was the most likely Blue Jacket to get traded as I predict in my Rick Nash Trade Rumors. No surprise today when the Columbus Blue Jackets dealt Jeff Carter for Jack Johnson. Johnson was also rumored to be on the chopping block. The trade is a good one from the Blue Jackets' perspective. They upgraded their defense, which they need to improve on. And they got a > read more
David Jones Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-22 19:15:27
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 David Jones of the Colorado Avalanche is being shopped for the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline. The Avalanche are out of the playoff picture and are looking at revamping their team. A trade is imminent in Colorado. Jones has 23 points in 50 games playing on the top line with Paul Stastny. At age 27, the right winger is hitting his prime. He has a cap hit of $2.5 million and becomes > read more
Steve Ott Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-21 19:10:32
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 Trade rumors surround Steve Ott of the Dallas Stars for the 2012 NHL season. The Stars are sitting at 10th place in the Western Conference, looking outside the playoff picture. The team is missing the leadership of Brad Richards and more veteran leaders want out of Dallas. Ott is the type of player cup contenders want to acquire at the deadline. The 29 year old left winger > read more
PA Parenteau Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-20 18:28:21
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 PA Parenteau is having a breakout 2012 NHL season with the New York Islanders. The 28 year old is a late bloomer, having played in the AHL for several seasons. He has 53 points in 59 games played and is signed for one year at a $1.25 million cap hit. The right winger has scored most of his points on a line without superstar, John Tavares. Look for the New York Islanders to > read more
James Neal Signs 6 Years with Penguins
Published on 2012-02-19 19:10:13
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward James Neal to a 6 year contract for the 2012 NHL season. The cap hit is $5 million per year. The 24 year old left winger is having a breakout season with 30 goals and 27 assists in 59 games played. With the serious concussion to Sidney Crosby, James Neal along with Evgeni Malkin make up the core of the Pittsburgh Penguin's offense. > read more
2012 NHL Trade Deadline: Rick Nash deal
Published on 2012-02-18 14:40:13
The 2012 NHL Trade Deadline is approaching fast - when will Rick Nash be dealt? Sources say the Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers are in serious discussions about trading Rick Nash. The Blue Jackets and Flyers are discussing possible trade scenarios. Sean Couturier and Brayden Schenn or Wayne Simmonds and James Van Riemsdyk or a first round 2012 NHL Entry Draft pick and a good > read more
Jack Johnson Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-17 20:48:23
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 The best defenseman available for the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline is Jack Johnson of the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings are struggling to produce offense, evident by a 1 - 0 shutout loss courtesy of the Phoenix Coyotes. GM Dean Lombardi is experienced at making a splash before trade deadline and is actively shopping Johnson who has a cap hit of $4.36 million until the year 2018 > read more
Pavel Kubina Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-16 19:11:59
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 The Tampa Bay Lightning are shopping Pavel Kubina for the 2012 NHL season. Kubina becomes an unrestrictred free agent on July 1st and is coming off a contract with a cap hit of $3.85 million. The Lightning are near the salary cap with nothing to show for it, having fallen to the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. GM Steve Yzerman has asked Kubina for a list of > read more
Ryan Miller Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-15 20:18:39
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 Trade rumors are running rampant concerning Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabres for the 2012 NHL season. The Sabres added quality free agents in the offseason and are sitting near the salary cap. Yet the team did not live up to expectations and are sitting at 14th in the Eastern Conference. GM Darcy Regier is looking to shock his team with a big trade and the most valuable > read more
Marek Zidlicky Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-14 19:07:07
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 Sources say Marek Zidlicky of the Minnesota Wild is about to be traded. The Wild started the 2011-12 season strong and are faultering down the stretch. Zidlicky has been sitting in the pressbox and does not get along with his coach or the team's system. The 35 year old defenseman has lost some of his offensive flair with 0 goals and 12 assists in 38 games played. He is a > read more
Patrick Kane Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-13 19:01:17
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 Trade rumors surround the Chicago Blackhawks and Patrick Kane for the 2012 NHL season. The Blackhawks are struggling defensively and the team's biggest area of concern is in net as Corey Crawford and Ray Emery have been letting in soft goals. GM Stan Bowman is considering acquiring a goaltender that can lead is team to another Stanley Cup. With a winless streak of eight > read more
Evgeni Nabokov Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-12 22:26:45
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 Evgeni Nabokov trade rumors are running rampant for the 2012 NHL season. The New York Islanders are out of the playoff picture in the East and are shopping goaltender Nabokov. The 36 year old from Kasakhstan had a solid career for over a decade with the San Jose Sharks. Last season he went to play in the KHL and when he came back to play in the NHL, he was taken off waivers > read more
Tuukka Rask Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-10 19:25:25
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 Tuuka Rask is fed up with being backup goaltender to Tim Thomas for the Boston Bruins. Rask says, "The truth is I want to play more. I don't want spend my entire career on the bench. It feels like no matter how well I play, I'm on the bench in the next game. Even if I get a shutout it's not enough." Rask is 24 and in his last year of a contract with a cap hit of $1.25 > read more
Ray Whitney Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-09 19:55:46
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 The Phoenix Coyotes are barely holding onto 8th place in the Western Conference for the 2012 NHL season. The Coyotes' future is uncertain because the team does not have an ownership group. Ray Whitney is a solid veteran player at 39 years of age who wants to win a Stanley Cup before he retires. He is still a top performer leading his team in scoring with 49 points in 54 > read more
Ryan Malone Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-08 22:54:59
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 Sources say Ryan Malone of the Tampa Bay Lightning is going to be moved before the 2012 NHL trade deadline. Ryan Malone has a $4.5 million cap hit until 2014-2015. The Lightning have been looking to unload Malone for a couple of seasons. There are a surplus of left wingers like Malone on the market. He is making a good case for himself to be moved this deadline with 27 > read more
Travis Moen Trade Rumors
Published on 2012-02-06 18:44:24
NHL Trade Rumors 2012 The Montreal Canadiens are about to make major changes to their roster before the 2012 NHL trade deadline. GM Pierre Gauthier is looking to trade players for draft picks to speed up the rebuild. Trade rumors are running rampant concerning Travis Moen. The left winger is 29 years old and a perfect rental for a buyer at the deadline. Sources say the San Jose Sharks are close > read more
Dany Heatley Traded For Martin Havlat
Published on 2011-07-04 15:29:12
The San Jose Sharks continue to trade with the Minnesota Wild for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason. Dany Heatley who got 64 points in 80 games was traded for Martin Havlat who got 62 points in 78 games last season. Besides the similar point production, bo > read more
2011 Keith Yandle Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-07-04 00:31:15
The latest trade rumors surround the Phoenix Coyotes and their star defenceman, Keith Yandle for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason. Yandle who is 24 years old, brokeout last season, putting up 59 points and leading the way for his team. Yandle has impro > read more
2011 Drew Doughty Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-07-01 01:15:59
Trade rumors continue to surround the Los Angeles Kings and their top defenceman, Drew Doughty, for the 2011-2012 NHL season. The LA Kings recently dumped over $6 million in salary when they traded Ryan Smyth to the Edmonton Oilers. LA Kings have > read more
Christian Ehrhoff Signs 10 Years With Sabres
Published on 2011-06-30 18:45:10
Christian Ehrhoff signs 10 years with the Buffalo Sabres. The contract is worth $4 million per year. If he waited one more day until free agency, the defenceman who is 28 could have gotten $5-6M per year. But he did get an extremely long term, whic > read more
2011 Steven Stamkos Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-30 14:16:29
The latest trade rumors surround Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning for the 2011-2012 NHL season. Stamkos scored over 90 points in each of the last 2 seasons and he is only 21 years of age. Yzerman offered the star center around $7.5 mil > read more
2011 Zach Parise Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-29 12:40:08
The latest trade rumors are that Zach Parise wants to cut ties with the New Jersey Devils for the 2011-2012 NHL season. Sources say that he is not happy about being taken to arbitration and having to play another year for the Devils before he at > read more
Mike Richards Jeff Carter Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-28 00:59:28
The latest trade rumors surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason became a reality. The bromance between Mike Richards and Jeff Carter officially ended today. Jeff Carter was traded to the Columbus Blue Jacket > read more
Colorado Avalanche Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-28 00:57:42
The latest trade rumors surround the Colorado Avalanche for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason. The Avalanche recently traded John-Michael Liles to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 2012 2nd round draft pick. Liles had some inconsistency issues in Colorado and > read more
Vancouver Canucks Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-28 00:55:32
The latest trade rumors surround the Vancouver Canucks for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason. The Canucks who fell 1 game short of winning the Stanley Cup are intent on resigning their unrestricted free agents. On Monday, they signed Kevin Bieksa to a 5 ye > read more
2011 NHL Entry Draft Top Prospects List
Published on 2011-06-26 22:33:45
2011 NHL Entry Draft List - Top 30 Prospects Overall Team Player Position Country Height Weight 1 Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins C CAN 6' 0" 171 2 Colorado Avalanche Gabriel Landeskog LW SWE 6' 1" 204 3 Florida Panthers Jonathan Huberdea > read more
Chicago Blackhawks Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-26 18:33:34
Trade rumors continue to surround the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason. The Blackhawks traded Brian Campbell for Rostislav Olesz from the Florida Panthers. Campbell is an elite puckmoving defenceman and Olesz is a left winger w > read more
Minnesota Wild Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-26 17:55:24
The latest trade rumors surround the Minnesota Wild for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason. The Wild traded Brent Burns and a 2012 2nd round draft pick to the San Jose Sharks for Devin Setoguchi, Charlie Coyle and a 2011 1st round draft pick. I predicted Bu > read more
Calgary Flames Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-25 16:49:49
The Calgary Flames continue to make trades this 2011-2012 NHL offseason as general manager Feaster dismantles his core group of players. Robyn Regehr who has a $4 million cap hit and Alex Kotalik who has a $3 million cap hit as well as a 20 > read more
Tampa Bay Lightning Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-24 13:10:19
The latest trade rumors surround the Tampa Bay Lightning for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason. The Lightning are reportedly shopping Ryan Malone. They are trying to clear his $4.5 million cap hit in an effort to make a bid for Brad Richards. Richards want > read more
Latest NHL Trade Rumors 2011
Published on 2011-06-22 18:20:55
The latest NHL Trade Rumors for the 2011-2012 offseason are surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers and the Montreal Canadiens. The Flyers have allegedly come to terms with goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov for a 7 year deal. The contract is worth $7. > read more
Los Angeles Kings Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-21 12:11:17
NHL Trade Rumors 2011 2012 Los Angeles Kings' forward, Ryan Smyth wants to be traded back to the team that drafted him in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, the Edmonton Oilers. According to TSN's, Bob McKenzie, Smyth who is age 35 has the desire to finish hi > read more
Nicklas Lidstrom Signs 1 Year with Red Wings
Published on 2011-06-20 21:48:59
Retiring rumors ended in the 2011-2012 NHL offseason, when Nicklas Lidstrom agreed to a one year deal with the Detroit Red Wings to return for a 20th season. The contract is worth $6.2 million. Lidstrom had another Norris quality season put > read more
2011 2012 NHL Free Agents
Published on 2011-06-19 21:28:51
2011 2012 NHL Free Agent Rankings - Top 12 Rank Player Team > read more
Carolina Hurricanes Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-18 14:42:05
Trade rumors continue to surround the Carolina Hurricanes for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason. The latest 2011 NHL Free Agents most likely to hit the market on July 1st are Erik Cole, Jussi Jokinen, Chad LaRose, Joni Pitkanen and Cory Stil > read more
Detroit Red Wings Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-16 19:49:34
Trade rumors continue to surround the Detroit Red Wings for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason. The Red Wings were eliminated a consecutive year from the playoffs by the San Jose Sharks. With Brian Rafalski retiring, and Nicklas Lidstrom's future uncertain, > read more
New York Islanders Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-14 18:23:37
Trade rumors continue to surround the New York Islanders for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason. The team wants to compliment their current roster full of young stars such as John Tavares and Michael Grabner with an established veteran. They feel > read more
Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-13 19:41:58
Trade rumors continue to surround the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2011-2012 NHL offseason. The Blue Jackets are looking to vault into the playoffs next season in a difficult western conference. They are looking to aquire a top line forward to > read more
2011 2012 Montreal Canadiens Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-11 15:15:15
Trade rumors continue to surround the Montreal Canadiens for the 2011-2012 NHL season. The Canadiens had a dissapointing first round loss to their rival the Boston Bruins in the playoffs and are looking to shake things up. They recently sig > read more
2011 2012 Maple Leaf Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-10 14:39:41
Trade rumors continue to surround the Toronto Maple Leafs for the 2011-2012 NHL season. The Leaf fans got their wish when rookie sensation James Reimer was signed to a 3 year contract. The contract is worth $1.8 million per year. > read more
Phoenix Coyotes Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-08 21:46:17
Trade rumors continue to surround the Phoenix Coyotes for the 2011-2012 NHL season. The Coyotes ownership situation has scared away players such as unrestricted free agent Ilya Bryzgalov. The Coyotes traded the rights to sign Bryzgalov > read more
Philadelphia Flyers Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-06 15:12:02
Trade rumors continue to surround the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2011-2012 NHL season. The Flyers are looking to upgrade their goaltender after their dissapointing exit from the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their young goaltender Sergei Bobr > read more
2011 2012 NHL Draft Projections List
Published on 2011-06-05 15:54:35
2011 2012 NHL Draft Projections List - Top 15 Order Team Player &n > read more
Buffalo Sabres Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-06-04 16:06:56
Trade rumors continue to surround the Buffalo Sabres for the 2011-2012 NHL season. The Sabres recently resigned Drew Stafford to a 4 year contract. The contract is worth $4 million per year. Stafford scored 31 goals and 21 assists in 62 games last ye > read more
Rangers Werek Trade for Coyotes Lindberg
Published on 2011-06-03 16:57:04
The New York Rangers acquired forward Oscar Lindberg from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for forward Ethan Werek. These teams like to trade with one another and this is a swap of two forward prospects geared for 2011-2012. > read more
Top 10 Greatest Stanley Cup Playoff Upsets
Published on 2011-06-02 10:42:55
Top 10 Greatest NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Upsets Since 1980 The 2011 playoffs have been boring with no upsets. Time to spice it up. Here are the Top 10 Greatest NHL Playoff Upsets since 1980 courtesy of: http://www.toponlinecolleges.com/ > read more
2011 NHL Stanley Cup Predictions
Published on 2011-06-02 00:59:50
2011 NHL Stanley Cup Predictions Vancouver Canucks win the Stanley Cup! Ok so it is a little late to be doing Predictions for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canucks have continued their fine season form that led them to the President's Trophy. Roberto > read more
Hal Gill Signs 1 Year with Canadiens
Published on 2011-05-31 21:15:45
The trade rumors concerning Hal Gill ended today when the Montreal Canadiens signed Gill to a 1 year deal. The contract is worth $2.25 million per year. The veteran defenseman is still a serviceable bottom pairing defenseman that has a positive impac > read more
Patrik Berglund Signs 2 Years with Blues
Published on 2011-05-31 21:08:15
The trade rumors concerning Patrik Berglund ended today when the St. Louis Blues signed Berglund to a 2 year deal. The contract is worth $2.25 million per year. In the 2010-2011 NHL season, the twenty-two year old center accumulated 52 points in 81 g > read more
Senators Kelly Traded to Boston for 2nd Round Pick
Published on 2011-05-28 17:49:56
Rumor has it the Otttawa Senators have traded Chris Kelly to the Boston Bruins for a 2nd Round Entry Draft Pick. Kelly is more a depth player as the Senator's third line center. The Boston Bruins, who will never get back Marc Savard due to severe con > read more
Kyle Okposo Signs 5 Years with Islanders
Published on 2011-05-26 14:26:34
The trade rumors concerning Kyle Okposo ended today when the New York Islanders signed Okposo to a 5 year deal. The contract is worth $2.8 million per year. In the 2010-2011 NHL season, the young... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit > read more
2011 NHL Entry Draft Rankings List
Published on 2011-05-24 20:24:05
May 2011 NHL Entry Draft Rankings List 1. Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan, F 4/12/93 L 6.00.5 170 Red Deer WHL 2. Larsson, Adam, RD 11/12/92 R 6.03 209 Skelleftea SweE 3. Couturier, Sean, C 12/7/92 L 6.04... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi > read more
2011 NHL Draft Projections
Published on 2011-05-24 01:42:18
Here are more 2011 NHL Entry Draft Projections and Predictions. Last week I did predictions for the top 5 draft teams: Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils and New... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we > read more
Atlanta Thrashers Moving to Winnipeg
Published on 2011-05-20 14:32:13
Rumor has it the Atlanta Thrashers are moving to Winnipeg for the 2011-2012 NHL season. A Winnipeg group which plans to relocate the franchise to Winnipeg has finalized an agreement to purchase the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs > read more
Derek Boogaard Dies of Drugs and Alcohol
Published on 2011-05-20 14:31:49
Derek Boogaard, a 28 year old left wing enforcer for the New York Rangers was found dead in his Minnesota apartment recently. The medical examiner's office released the cause of death, ruling the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit > read more
Curtis Glencross Signs 4 Years with Flames
Published on 2011-05-19 22:16:05
The trade rumors concerning Curtis Glencross ended today when the Calgary Flames signed free agent Glencross to a 4 year deal. The contract is worth $2.55 per year. 27 year old Glencross is a second line left-winger and he is an excellent penalty kil > read more
Corey Crawford Signs 3 Years with Blackhawks
Published on 2011-05-19 22:15:40
The Chicago Blackhawks came to terms with their goaltender, Corey Crawford, for the 2011-2012 season. The Blackhawks signed Crawford to a 3 year deal. The contract is worth $2.67 million per year. The deal was higher and longer than expected given th > read more
2011 Draft Prospect Rankings
Published on 2011-05-18 00:44:22
2011 NHL Draft Top 30 Ranked ProspectsISS list of the top draft-eligible prospects Rank Player & > read more
2011 NHL Free Agent Defense List
Published on 2011-05-17 23:23:08
Defenseman – 2011 NHL Free Agents Player Team Cap Hit Andreas Lilja Anaheim Ducks $750,000 Nate Gueni > read more
2011 NHL Free Agent Forward List
Published on 2011-05-17 23:21:33
Forwards – 2011 NHL Free Agents Player Team Cap Hit Teemu Selanne Anaheim Ducks $4,5 > read more
2011 NHL Free Agent Goalie List
Published on 2011-05-17 23:07:48
Goalies – 2011 NHL Free Agents Player Team Cap Hit Ray Emery Anaheim Ducks $500,000 ------------- Nolan Schaefer > read more
2011 NHL Draft Predictions
Published on 2011-05-17 15:53:27
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft will be held on June 24th and 25th at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. NHL teams may possibly trade to move up in the draft order. Barring any blockbuster trades, here are my predictions for the t > read more
Michael Grabner Signs 5 Years with Islanders
Published on 2011-05-13 18:55:26
The New York Islanders have signed Michael Grabner to a five year extension. The contract is worth $15 million, a cap hit of $3 million per year. Grabner was waived this year by several NHL teams before he ended up having a breakout season with > read more
Jeff Halpern Signs 1 Year with Canadiens
Published on 2011-05-11 15:28:35
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Jeff Halpern to a one year contract. The contract is worth $600,000. Halpern is decent at faceoffs and good on the penalty kill, adding to the depth to the Canadiens for 2011-2012. > read more
Milan Hejduk Signs 1 Year with Avalanche
Published on 2011-05-11 15:24:56
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Brent Burns Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-05-05 20:43:33
Trade rumors continue to surround the Minnesota Wild for the 2011 NHL offseason. The Wild finished 12th in the Western Conference. The team is looking to replace the scoring up front when they traded Marian Gaborik. Brent Burns is coming off a c > read more
Craig Anderson Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-05-05 14:01:10
Trade rumors continue to surround the Colorado Avalanche for the 2011 NHL season. The Avalanche are a disspointing 14th in the Western Conference with 56 pts. The team was expected to build off last years' run to the playoffs. GM Sherman > read more
Brad Richards Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-04-29 14:01:27
Trade rumors continue to surround the Dallas Stars for the 2011 NHL season. The Stars fought valiantly for the final playoff spot in the West all season long, only to lose out to the Chicago Blackhawks on the last day. There are many free agents this > read more
Ilya Bryzgalov Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-04-27 18:49:07
Trade rumors continue to surround the Phoenix Coyotes for the 2011 NHL season. Their star goaltender, Ilya Bryzgalov, led the Coyotes to the 6th playoff seed. Unfortunately, the Coyotes had to play the Detroit Red Wings in the pos > read more
Alexander Edler vs Christian Ehrhoff Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-04-18 19:14:16
Trade rumors continue to surround the Vancouver Canucks and their players, Alexander Edler and Christian Ehrhoff. Edler's salary for the 2011 NHL season was $3,250,000. Ehrhoff salary was $3,400,000. With the Canu > read more
Mike Knuble Signs 1 Year with Capitals
Published on 2011-04-11 18:15:30
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Mike Knuble to a one year contract. The contract is worth $2 million. For a player that adds depth to the Capitals and does the little things right, he is worth the extension at a bargain price. > read more
Craig Anderson Signs 4 Years with Senators
Published on 2011-03-23 17:55:05
Ottawa Senators GM Murray says about goaltender Craig Anderson, "He's brought stability. The position is one we need if you're going to retool and rebuild this hockey club gong forward." Murray signed Anderson to a new contract. The total contract is > read more
Milan Lucic Signs 3 Years with Bruins
Published on 2011-03-23 17:54:08
The Boston Bruins have signed power forward Milan Lucic to a three year contract. The total contract is worth $12.25 million, $4.08 million per season. For a player that has a difficult time scoring 20 goals and has yet to score 50 points in a season > read more
Curtis Glencross Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-27 17:28:29
Trade rumors continue to surround the Calgary Flames for the 2011 NHL season. The Flames are in a fight to make the playoffs in the Western Conference. Jarome Iginla and Miikka Kiprusoff have once again been leading the way for their hock > read more
Devon Setoguchi Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-25 13:44:28
Trade rumors continue to surround the San Jose Sharks for the 2011 NHL season. The Sharks are 7th in the Western Conference. The team is expected to make the playoffs with veterans Dan Boyle, Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and Dany H > read more
J.S. Giguere Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-21 18:47:24
Trade rumors continue to surround the Toronto Maple Leafs for the 2011 NHL season. The Maple Leafs are out of the playoff picture and recently acquired Joffrey Lupul from the Anaheim Ducks in return for Francois Beauchemin. Phil Kesse > read more
Patrick Eaves Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-19 07:52:49
Trade rumors continue to surround the Detroit Red Wings for the 2011 NHL season. The Red Wings are 2nd in the Western Conference with 74 points. The team is expected to contend for the Stanley Cup again with veter > read more
Nikolay Zherdev Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-17 14:42:49
Trade rumors continue to surround the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2011 NHL season. The Flyers are 1st in the Eastern Conference with 77 points. With fowards like Mike Richards, Danny Briere, Jeff Carter and Claude Giro > read more
Adrian Aucoin Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-15 19:06:43
Trade rumors continue to surround the Phoenix Coyotes for the 2011 NHL season. The Coyotes are 5th in the Western Conference with 67 points due in large part to their All-Star defenceman Keith Yandle. Yandle is putting up Norris Trophy num > read more
Jason Blake Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-13 17:35:25
Trade rumors continue to surround the Anaheim Ducks for the 2011 NHL season. The Ducks are 7th in the Western Conference with 66 points in a fight for their playoff lives. Players like Jonas Hiller, Corey Perry, and Lubomir Visnovsky > read more
Marian Gaborik Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-11 17:29:16
Trade rumors continue to surround the New York Rangers for the 2011 NHL season. The Rangers are 7th in the Eastern Conference with 62 points. With big names like Henrik Lundqvist and Marian Gaborik, the team was expected to easily make the playoffs. > read more
Zach Bogosian Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-08 15:44:43
Trade rumors continue to surround the Atlanta Thrashers for the 2011 NHL season. The Thrashers are 9th in the Eastern Conference with 58 points, tied with the 8th place Carolina Hurricanes. With solid defence and goaltending, the team is ma > read more
Dustin Penner Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-07 16:56:39
Trade rumors continue to surround the Edmonton Oilers for the 2011 NHL season. The Oilers are last in the NHL with 38 points, similar to where they were in 2010. The difference is that the team has undergone a full rebuild, and has inserted > read more
Ty Conklin Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-07 16:22:33
Trade rumors continue to surround the St. Louis Blues for the 2011 NHL season. The Blues are second last in Western Conference with 54 points. The Blues were expecting to make a push for the playoffs when they aquired Jaroslav Halak from th > read more
Jussi Jokinen Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-02-01 17:21:48
Trade rumors continue to surround the Carolina Hurricanes for the 2010-2011 NHL season. The Hurricanes are 9th in the Eastern Conference, one point behind the 8th place Thrashers and three points behind the 7th place Canadiens. With three&n > read more
Maxime Talbot Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-01-31 00:15:10
Trade rumors continue to surround the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2010-2011 NHL season. The Penguins are 4th in the Eastern Conference with their star centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin injured for part of the season. People like to think that C > read more
Wayne Gretzky Hockey Rumors
Published on 2011-01-27 18:52:52
Happy 50th to the Great One! He turned a year older yesterday and the NHL misses him greatly. As a player, Wayne Gretzky holds or shares 61 records. 40 for the regular season, 15 for the Stanley Cup playoffs, and 6 for the All-Sta > read more
Brent Seabrook Trade Rumors
Published on 2011-01-21 16:34:45
Trade rumors continue to surround the Chicago Black Hawks. They are struggling to win consistently and make it to the playoffs for the 2010-2011 NHL season. They are sitting at 7th place in the Western Conference. The Wild and Sharks > read more