In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news coming out regarding Jim Little’s firing in Ottawa, and the details aren’t pretty. The New York Islanders are struggling and if they miss the playoffs, questions about what they’ll do and who’ll they’ll target. Finally, it doesn’t sound like the New York Rangers will have a busy
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Nick Paul’s path to the NHL hasn’t been straightforward, but he’s there now, and his role on the Ottawa Senators team for now and the future is becoming more and more clear as the season progresses. Make Or Break Heading into the 2019-20 season, Paul’s place in the Sens organization was a question mark in
Jets acquire defenseman DeMelo The Ottawa Senators have traded pending UFA defenseman Dylan DeMelo to the Winnipeg Jets for a 2020 third-round pick. Scott Billeck: DeMelo said that he could see himself be a Jet beyond this season, but hasn’t thought too much about his future yet. Will play out the season and see how
Rumor roundup involving the Sharks, Devils, Wild, Canadiens, Panthers, Senators, and the Rangers Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The San Jose Sharks season is a writeoff and the “For Sale” sign is up. Defenseman Brenden Dillon is expected to be traded and there will be teams keeping an eye on Joe Thornton. Thornton carries
No contract extension talks for Gustafsson Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times: The 28-year old Erik Gustafsson isn’t sure if he’ll be with the Chicago Blackhawks after the February 24th NHL trade deadline. “What happens, happens,” Gustafsson said Tuesday. “If I get traded or stay here, it’s something I have to deal with. But I
Cap issues led to a short-term deal for Darnell Nurse Jason (@Account4Hockey): Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on Monday said that the Edmonton Oilers and Darnell Nurse had looked at longer-term but couldn’t get the salary cap number to work. The short-term deal gives them time for money to come off the books and then
Team watching the Kings … Rangers and Kreider to talk … No talks for Pageau Sportsnet: Teams are keeping an eye on the Los Angeles Kings who are going to be sellers ahead of the NHL trade deadline. At the Kings-Devils game: “There are three scouts there from each of the Winnipeg Jets and also
Scouting the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings last night Mark Scheig: Scouts listed to attend last night’s game Blue Jackets and Red Wings game: Colorado Avalanche (4), Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Washington Capitals. Scouting the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa
Trade deadline notes on the Blackhawks, Penguins, rentals, Senators, and Rangers Emily Kaplan of ESPN: If the Chicago Blackhawks are in a good position at the trade deadline, don’t expect them to do much. GM Stan Bowman would likely hold onto both Robin Lehner and Corey Crawford. Bowman could listen to offers on Erik Gustafsson.
Teams may not be willing to move first-round picks for rentals Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: More teams are looking at a make the playoffs for longer-run as opposed to trying to go “all-in” for two or three years – wanting to hold on to picks and high prospects instead of trying to win now.
Toffoli’s return is key for the Kings Dennis Bernstein: (answering questions) The success of the Los Angeles Kings deadline comes down to what return they get for Tyler Toffoli. Their other pending unrestricted free agents won’t get them a big return – a low round or conditional draft pick. There may be a concern right
Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Vegas Golden Knights Murray Pam: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Senators-Golden Knights game: Calgary Flames, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals. Flames looking for a top-six TSN: The Calgary Flames have some extra salary cap space after they traded Michael Frolik and they plan on
KHL goaltender getting NHL interest Aivis Kalnins: Source saying the Ak Bars goaltender Timur Bilyalov has turned down a contract extension. He is committed to going to North America for next season. Aivis Kalnins: Have been told that the Toronto Maple Leafs are not the only serious contender for Bilyalov. There are at least three
Sharks, Devils and Maple Leafs among the teams interested in Georgiev The Fourth Period: The New York Rangers will listen to calls on goaltender Alexandar Georgiev. It’s believed the San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils, and Toronto Maple Leafs are among the teams with interest. Elliotte Friedman reported on the weekend that the Rangers could
Hurricanes have the salary cap space to add Cory Lavalette: Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell said that they have the salary cap space to acquire a player with a salary cap hit in the $5 to $6 million range. That is if they don’t have any injuries and need to call up player(s). They may
Scouting the Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers Dan Kingerski: Scouts listed to attend yesterday’s Penguins-Panthers game: New York Rangers (local scout), New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets (Director of Scouting), Nashville Predators and the Philadelphia Flyers. Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning Murray Pam: Scouts listed to attend Saturday’s Senators-Lightning game: Dallas Stars, Detroit
Notes on the Predators, Sabres, Penguins, Bruins, and Senators Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Nashville Predators GM David Poile has been trying to trade Kyle Turris for the past year. Coach Peter Laviolette could eventually take the fall but Poile said it doesn’t appear to be an option at this time. Former New Jersey
What the Senators should consider Shawn Simpson: It would be a perfect time for Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion to re-sign forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau and defenseman Dylan DeMelo. This would help create some stability before you start moving out other pending unrestricted free agents and giving some AHL prospects an NHL look. Steve Lloyd: “What
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