Crosby's Future, Perry and Kane Issues, and a Binnington Trade?
Plus, the latest out of San Jose, St. Louis, Toronto, Detroit, Montreal, Ottawa, Boston...
Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
Will Sidney Crosby stay in Pittsburgh? Are Evander Kane and Corey Perry at odds in Edmonton? Plus goalie talk out of Detroit, St. Louis, and Ottawa.
Let’s get onto the latest news and rumors.
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Penguins, Blues, Oilers
April 8, 2024 Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the San Jose Sharks were the one team among 26 others that was able to sign Collin Graf. Why San Jose? What’s the latest chatter on the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby? Are the St. Louis Blues looking at big offseason changes and possibly trading goaltender Jordan Binnington? Finally, who is on the shortlist for recall with the Edmonton Oilers as they chase down the Pacific Division lead?
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings
April 7, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is there more friction between Evander Kane and players on the Edmonton Oilers roster? Corey Perry snapped at Kane during Saturday’s game. What’s going on there? In Toronto, what will the offseason plan for John Tavares be? Are the only two options signing him to a cheap extension or letting him walk? Finally, are the Detroit Red Wings prepared to make a change in goal for next season?
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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Avalanche, Senators, Kraken, Maple Leafs
April 6, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens are likely going to look for a forward in the offseason. Who is on their radar? Meanwhile, Mikko Rantanen left the lineup for the Colorado Avalanche versus the Edmonton Oilers on Friday after taking a big hit. His injury situation doesn’t sound promising. Are the Seattle Kraken contemplating a coaching change? Finally, does a change in management among the ownership group of the Toronto Maple Leafs put Brendan Shanahan’s job at risk?
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Marner & Bunting
April 8, 2024 by The Old Prof
The Pittsburgh Penguins are riding a four-game winning streak and are coming into town tonight determined to solidify their playoff position against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs have already secured a playoff spot and are looking to enhance their preparation for the postseason. They will likely meet the Florida Panthers in the first round.Â
Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Draisaitl, Kane, Perry, Pickard
April 7, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid is one assist away from 100 on the season. Leon Draisaitl scored his 40th goal of the campaign, and Cavin Pickard has proven, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that he’s a capable backup goaltender for the postseason. But, not everything is golden in Edmonton. Corey Perry snapped on Evander Kane during Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames and the assumption is some friction isn’t going away when it comes to Kane’s on-ice mistakes.
Bruins News & Rumors: Marchand, Brazeau, Panthers & More
April 6, 2024 by Scott Roche
In this edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, a bottom-six forward suffered an injury on the recent six-game road trip, a veteran forward scored a milestone goal to get a monkey off of his back, the Bruins have been better at closing out games recently after a bad stretch of not closing them out and more.