The rumor mill is one of the most controversial areas for a hockey fan. Different names on different days make for the most interesting conversations around the water cooler.
The daily rumor roundup takes a look at some of the latest rumors making waves, and shares them all in one place so you don’t have to search around. Let’s take a look.
[quote_box_left author=””]Reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. It’s information that is circulating around the hockey world. Remember, take it all with a grain of salt.[/quote_box_left]
Latest Rumors:
- Despite the likelihood of it happening, P-A Parenteau doesn’t want to be traded from Toronto.
“We’ll see what the future brings for me, but I’d love to stay here. I love it here,” he said.
- The Penguins could be looking at adding a defenseman by the deadline.
The Tribune-Review hints the team could go after a defensive-minded blueliner, but they could stand pat and allow a youngster like Derrick Pouliot to claim a full-time spot on the roster.
- Contract talks between Arizona and Mikkel Boedker have stalled.
Boedker is caught in the crossfire of a negotiation that is not going well. With 24 days left before the NHL’s trade deadline, there has been no movement on a new deal and nothing is imminent, raising the very real possibility that Boedker will not be with the team next season — or even next month.
- The Maple Leafs could decide to move on from Jonathan Bernier, and keep James Reimer.
According to Christopher Boucher from Montreal-based analytics firm Sportlogiq, Reimer’s “red-zone” save percentage – the percentage of shots he has stopped right in front of the goal – is .835, which is second only in the NHL to Washington’s Braden Holtby.
- There is a rumored price for Jiri Hudler.
Hudler has been available for a while. Believe Flames want second-round pick.
If you’ve heard of any substantial rumors, let us know in the comment section below. Also feel free to discuss the above rumors with fellow fans. And don’t forget have fun with it!
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Michael is a former Managing Editor for The Hockey Writers. He’s covered the Buffalo Sabres, along with the NHL in general, for various outlets since 2009. His work has been featured on outlets such as Yahoo, Sports Illustrated and Fox Sports.
