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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blues, Maple Leafs
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers got good news on Connor McDavid’s injury timeline but there’s talk that the team might be thinking about an unexpected trade to make room for a top-four defenseman and the return of…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Maple Leafs, Bruins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Islanders lost Mathew Barzal for 4-6 weeks. It’s a huge blow to the team when you factor in other injury concerns. Meanwhile, one insider thinks that another shoe is going to drop…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Oilers, Sharks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Jake Evans is attracting trade interest in Montreal. Are the Canadiens looking to move him? Meanwhile, the New York Islanders have lost Mathew Barzal for an undetermined amount of time. Is there any way that…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Utah, Blue Jackets, Oilers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t have many takers when it comes to Timothy Liljegren. The Leafs got what they could from a limited market and they’ve got other moves coming. Meanwhile, the Utah Hockey Club…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Utah, Red Wings, Canucks, Flames
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers publicly announced the timeline of Connor McDavid’s return from injury. It’s not great news for the Oilers, but it could have been a lot worse. Meanwhile, the team has called up two…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Avalanche, Rangers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid went down with an injury in the first period of Monday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. How bad is it and how much time will he miss? Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Blues, Flames, Oilers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Jake McCabe to a five-year extension. How and when did that deal come together? Meanwhile, Connor Bedard expressed his frustrations at the Chicago Blackhawks results so far this season….
Injuries for Utah HC Defense Are Creating Trade Rumors
Losing two starting defensemen due to long-term injuries is never good for an NHL team to withstand. The injury to Sean Durzi, lasting up to four to five months, is a setback for the Utah Hockey Club. Adding to the…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Oilers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are conflicting reports regarding the status of negotiations between the Boston Bruins and captain Brad Marchand. One insider claimed one story, while the player himself denied it. Meanwhile, are the Montreal Canadiens looking for…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens, Penguins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Vancouver Canucks players being tasked with making Elias Pettersson tougher? Are they specifically targeting him in practice in the hopes he’ll respond and snap out of his funk? Meanwhile, it was mentioned the…