Changes in Columbus, Andersson Trade Talk, Lucic Trial, Flyers Trade Buzz
What do the changes in Columbus mean and what deadline updates are out there?
Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
Charge dropped against Milan Lucic, Blake Wheeler out for the season, Boone Jenner not being dealt, Rasmus Andersson trade talk, Sean Walker updates, and Jarmo Kekalainen fired.
Let’s get onto the latest news and rumors.
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Blue Jackets, Canadiens
February 17, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the domestic abuse charge against Milan Lucic was dropped on Friday and his case will not go to trial. While legally not in trouble, what is his status with the Boston Bruins? Meanwhile, Blake Wheeler has been ruled out for the rest of the 2023-24 season. Boone Jenner is not being traded by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Finally, the Montreal Canadiens have tried to move a goaltender, but the market isn’t there.
NHL Rumors: Flames, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Devils, Avalanche
February 16, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames aren’t just talking about trading Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev. They are also listening to trade interest on defenseman Rasmus Andersson. Meanwhile, Daniel Briere talked about the Flyers’ approach to the trade deadline, specifically when it comes to Sean Walker. Are the Toronto Maple Leafs trying to scrape a package together to acquire a defenseman, and to no avail? Have the New Jersey Devils given up on trying to acquire Jacob Markstrom? Finally, was there anything to the Jake Allen and Colorado Avalanche rumors?
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Penguins, Oilers
February 15, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets have fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. What’s next for the team? Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks are checking with doctors to see if Connor Bedard can be medically cleared to play against the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. Does Jake Guentzel’s potential injury change anything about the trade deadline? Will the Edmonton Oilers still see him as the prize of the trade deadline? Or, are they working on other big moves?
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Samsonov & Nylander
February 16, 2024 by The Old Prof
In a too-thrilling-than-it-had-to-be game at Scotiabank Arena, the Toronto Maple Leafs gave up another two-goal lead to allow the visiting Philadelphia Flyers to push them to overtime. Fortunately, the Maple Leafs won the overtime draw, played it perfectly, and won in less than a minute. They held onto the puck until a fresh William Nylander jumped on in a change, took a great pass from Timothy Liljegren, and scored the game-winning goal.