Hanifin and Tanev Updates, Oilers, Leafs, Rangers and Flyers Buzz
Two weeks out from the deadline, chatter is starting to pick up.
Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
Noah Hanifin will be leaving the Flames, and teams are waiting for Tanev’s price to drop. Oilers lineup change could signal trade, Maple Leafs aggressiveness, and Rangers and Flyers to make a deal?
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Let’s get onto the latest news and rumors.
NHL Rumors: Flames, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Senators
February 19, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could the Calgary Flames look to sit either Noah Hanifin or Chris Tanev before the trade deadline? Playing games risks possible injuries, but sitting either for too long creates optic issues like the one last season with Jakob Chychrun. Meanwhile, Connor Brown is coming out of the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers. Is this just a wake-up call? Or, is there a chance to Oilers contemplate moving him to create salary cap space? Finally, how aggressive will the Toronto Maple Leafs be? Any chance they move their first-round pick for a rental? Would they dare push all in for a player that might go to Ottawa in the offseason?C
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Rangers, Flyers
February 18, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have told teams they won’t be trading Philip Broberg for a rental. Meanwhile, Noah Hanifin has decided he’s going to test free agency, which means a trade out of Calgary is probably imminent. Finally, the New York Rangers are reportedly interested in Scott Laughton out of Philadelphia.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Marner, McMann & Rifai
February 19, 2024 by The Old Prof
As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to face off against the St. Louis Blues on Monday afternoon, both teams are looking to secure a crucial win. The Blues are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday, while the Maple Leafs are on a three-game winning streak. However, the loss was only the Blues’ third in their last 11 games.
Bruins News & Rumors: Marchand, Lauko, Richard & More
February 19, 2024 by Scott Roche
In the latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the club will honor their new captain on Monday afternoon (Feb. 19) in a pregame ceremony, a fourth-line forward who scored his first goal as a Bruin appears to be getting another opportunity, an injury occurs, a player is placed on waivers and more.
Canadiens News and Rumors: Dach, Allen, Slafkovsky and More
February 18, 2024 by Blain Potvin
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors, the Canadiens see progress in Kirby Dach’s recovery. Fans get to witness the exponential progress of Juraj Slafkovsky. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the rebuild continues. The return of Alex Newhook brings some much-needed secondary scoring to Montreal; rumors still swirl around Jake Allen as he continues to be on the trade block.