All Entries Tagged With: "Rumors"
A LOOK AT THE ISLANDERS DEFENSE: Part 2 of Series
Last week we looked at the Isles offense and asked if the makeup of the lines would lead to enough scoring to make playoffs hopes a reality. This week we look deep at the bigger and more porous issue of the last few years…The defense. Late last season, I was told that the Islanders would [...]
NY ISLANDERS SEASON PREVIEW: The Offense
Well here we are, on the cusp of another Isles season. It’s been a long haul for the Islanders faithful last few seasons, if not last 15 years. It has been very tolling on most hardcore fans over the Nassau Coliseum situation. As I warned back on August 1st and in subsequent blogs, no RFP [...]
NHL TRADE DEADLINE 2010-2011: The Official Count
Per the NHL: NHL clubs made 16 trades involving 35 players today prior to the 3 p.m., ET, trade deadline. Following is a list of the transactions: Anaheim traded C Maxim Lapierre and C MacGregor Sharp to Vancouver for C Joel Perrault and Vancouver’s 3rd-round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. Atlanta traded RW Niclas [...]
HockeyIndependent Trade Deadline Show – Click to replay
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A look at ex-Penguin Goligoski and other trade deadline matters
Now that the Penguins have made one deal already, what other possibilites are smoldering? Yesterday, Pittsburgh GM Ray Shero struck while the iron was hot, pulling the trigger on a trade that sent young defenceman Alex Goligoski to Dallas for a pair of even younger players: left wing James Neal and blueliner Matt Niskanen. Shero was originally [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Shooting Down Some Silly Rumors . . .
With just over a week to go until the February 28th trade deadline there’s already been several notable trades which has only further stoked the rumor fires as the deadline draws nearer. It’s also given rise to some pretty silly rumors, which is par for the course at this time of year. Here’s a brief [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Dustin Brown To Buffalo?
The Buffalo Sabres continuing struggles have led to speculation management could swing a deadline deal to bolster their flagging playoff hopes. Fuelling the rumors is word the Sabres could soon be under new ownership committed to build them into not just a playoff contender but a future Stanley Cup champion. That likely explains why “Eklund” [...]
DAILY RUMORS: The Absurd Premise of “Malkin for Nash”
Ever since the Ottawa Sun made the claim prior to the June 2008 entry draft the Pittsburgh Penguins tried to shop Evgeni Malkin to the LA Kings (which caused much bemusement in the Penguins front office and made its author a figure of scorn around the blogosphere) there’s been the occasional suggestion for the Pens [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Toronto Maple Leaf Rumormill
Another new month, another round of Toronto Maple Leafs trade rumors. Yes, as GM Brian Burke continues to shop around (without success thus far) this season for players who can help his roster the blogosphere is as usual buzzing with plenty of rumors and trade scenarios. First up, The Bleacher Report’s Erik Paul, envisioning potential [...]
Twitter Cred: Being First and Being Right
For a news starved NHL fan, Twitter has been a huge revelation in the ability to gather news quickly and easily and process it. During my recent break from this blog (due to a family crisis) I was able to keep up with the comings and goings of my beloved Islanders, the cross town rival Rangers and really the entire NHL, even if I was not able to watch a game or read a paper.
DAILY RUMORS: Shooting down the notion of the Canadiens trading for Martin Havlat
The Montreal Canadiens have found themselves mired in a horrific slump since early December, dropping nine of twelve games entering the first week of January. Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier wasted little time hitting the trade market to address the problem, acquiring offensive-minded blueliner James Wisniewski from the Islanders and shipping unhappy checking forward Maxim Lapierre [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Nabokov signing with the Blackhawks or Panthers? Nyet!
The return to North America of former NHL goalie Evgeni Nabokov has more than a few pundits and bloggers buzzing over which NHL team he might eventually sign with this season. “Eklund” over at Hockeybuzz.com joined the fun on Monday: “…of course Nabokov would have to clear waivers, but the Washington Capitals would be the [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Examining the possibility of the Isles bringing in a veteran forward to play with John Tavares this season
The Ottawa Sun’s Bruce Garrioch reported this past Sunday the NY Islanders could be in the market for some help for forward John Tavares. Garrioch claimed sources said Isles GM Garth Snow was concerned over Tavares’ development and was hoping to add a veteran scoring winger as soon as possible, but unfortunately there’s not many [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Those That Will NOT Be On The Trade Market This Season
The lack of trade activity at this point in the NHL season usually gives rise to speculation over which veteran players might be shopped when the trade deadline (slated for February 28) rolls around. That’s certainly understandable as it is usually those eligible for unrestricted free agency next summer currently toiling on struggling teams who [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Jack Johnson to Montreal? This is why it ain’t going to happen!
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov is out for the remainder of the season to a knee injury, which naturally has some observers wondering what GM Pierre Gauthier might do to address his absence. Gauthier currently has approximately $1.069 million in available cap space but with Markov on long-term injury reserve the Habs GM can go [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Some reality on Tomas Vokoun being dealt to Montreal or Ottawa this season.
The Florida Panthers are once again struggling early to remain in the NHL playoff chase. One of the few bright spots is goaltender Tomas Vokoun, who after 17 games sports an 8-8-0 record with a 2.41 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage and two shutouts. Vokoun obviously provides the offensively anemic Panthers a chance to [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Regehr and Isles? Devils and Avs Talking?
The continuing woes of the New York Islanders also continued to generate blogosphere trade rumors. Hockeybuzz.com’s “Eklund” recently cited a source claiming the Islanders could be interested in Calgary Flames defenseman Robyn Regehr: *Islanders are definitely looking for a defenseman and my sources are telling me there appears to be a partner in Calgary. The [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Could Tavares Refuse to Re-sign To Isles? One Canadian Writer Thinks So…
No question times are tough for the New York Islanders. Mired in a miserable 13-game losing skid. Their head coach unceremoniously dumped. A popular, well-connected Islanders blogger denied media credentials by a seemingly vindictive front office. An owner perceived unwilling or unable to spend what’s necessary to improve the team. The fan-base frustrated and dwindling. [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Iginla Still In Rumor Mill
The more the Calgary Flames continue to struggle the more team captain Jarome Iginla is popping up in the trade rumor mill. Matt Hutter over at The Bleacher Report duly noted this as well as laying blame on Flames management for doing little in the off-season to improve the club before finishing by suggesting Iginla [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Speculation of Robyn Regehr being dealt to Montreal or Buffalo
The struggling Calgary Flames continue to be a focus in the rumor mill with pundits and bloggers wondering what moves – if any – GM Darryl Sutter can make to improve his club’s fortunes. While last week much of the focus centered on team captain Jarome Iginla it appears this week’s new target is defenseman [...]
