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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canucks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, following the Boston Bruins decision to fire Jim Montgomery as head coach, one scribe says it’s inevitable that the team will make trades as the season rolls along. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers may have lost…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Maple Leafs, Blues, Bruins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Alex Ovechkin is out of action for the Washington Capitals, week to week after a lower-leg injury on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs say there is no setback or reason to panic despite…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Blues, Red Wings, Blackhawks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have revealed that defenseman Darnell Nurse will miss 5-10 days after being hit by Ryan Reaves. Meanwhile, Calle Jarnkrok underwent hernia surgery and will be out indefinitely for the Toronto Maple Leafs….
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Blackhawks, Salary Cap
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how is Darnell Nurse after taking a huge hit from Ryan Reaves on Saturday? Will Nurse miss any time? It appears Reaves will as he’s been scheduled for a hearing with the NHL Department of…
Report: NHL Salary Cap Could Increase by $9 Million Next Season
The NHL and NHLPA will discuss the possibility of increasing the salary cap by between $7 million and $9 million for the 2025-26 season, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Hockey Night in Canada’s “Saturday Headlines.” Interesting: @FriedgeHNIC reporting on the…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Blues, Flames
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could the Edmonton Oilers look at bringing back Cody Ceci? There would have to be a lot of maneuvering to make it work. Meanwhile, is there a situation where Sidney Crosby would be willing to…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Penguins, Rangers, Maple Leafs
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vegas Golden Knights are on the verge of signing defenseman Brayden McNabb to a contract extension. Meanwhile, will Evgeni Malkin refuse a trade regardless of the win/loss record of the Pittsburgh Penguins? Are the…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, Bruins, Oilers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are listening and active in trade discussions. Could they be ready to make a move? Meanwhile, one insider believes the Nashville Predators would be a good fit for Sidney Crosby if the…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Penguins, Blues, Maple Leafs
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild don’t want anyone else to sign Kirill Kaprizov, but they aren’t at the point where they are talking about a contract extension either. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins have told teams that almost…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Ducks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Boston Bruins about to make a big change? One reporter is suggesting he’s heard rumblings at the Toronto at the Hall of Fame inductions that something might be coming. Meanwhile, has Auston Matthews…