Keefe on Hot Seat in Toronto, Canucks Big Swing, Fleury Chatter, and More
Plus, the latest on the Canucks, Maple Leafs, and Blue Jackets...
Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
Today, there is a lot of chatter surrounding the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs, including the head coach Sheldon Keefe. Meanwhile, are the Vancouver Canucks going to take a big swing on someone? What’s the latest on Shane Pinto and Marc-Andre Fleury?
Also, let’s look at the Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets, Oilers and more…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Senators, Wild, Blue Jackets
January 17, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, things are starting to heat up in Toronto where there are questions about the future of head coach Sheldon Keefe. Meanwhile, there are said to be “crazy rumors” coming out of Vancouver. The Ottawa Senators are working on a deal for Shane Pinto, and the Minnesota Wild might soon receive trade offers for Marc-Andre Fleury. Finally, can the Columbus Blue Jackets trade Elvis Merzlikins if there’s no market for him?
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blue Jackets, Avalanche, Canadiens
January 16, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is word from multiple insiders that the Edmonton Oilers are a front runner to sign Corey Perry. Meanwhile, goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has clarified earlier comments and has requested a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Valeri Nichushkin has left the Colorado Avalanche and is seeking help via the Players Assistance Program. Finally, might the Montreal Canadiens want to hold onto a goaltender?
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Benoit, Holmberg, Gregor & Woll
January 17, 2024 by The Old Prof
The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a tough game against the red-hot Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, and in the end, they couldn’t rise to the challenge. Yet again, the Maple Leafs had a two-goal lead but couldn’t hold on and fell 4-2 to the Oilers. It was the Edmonton’s 11th straight win and the Maple Leafs’ fourth straight loss…
Canucks News & Rumors: Pettersson, Miller, Tocchet & More
January 16, 2024 by Sartaaj Bhullar
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Elias Pettersson is named the first star of the week. In more Pettersson news, the forward, along with teammates Quinn Hughes, J.T. Miller, Brock Boeser and Thatcher Demko, is headed to the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3. Also, head coach Rick Tocchet will be the Pacific Division’s head coach at All-Star Weekend.
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Merzlikins, Canucks Recap & More
January 16, 2024 by Mark Scheig
Welcome back to another week of Blue Jackets News and Rumors. There is so much going on that it managed to make a win against the NHL’s top team a secondary story.
While we will dedicate some space to discuss the win, we will start with the biggest story within Nationwide Arena. Their number-one goalie who’s had a better season and has three years left on his contract after this season has in fact requested a trade from the Blue Jackets.