Matthews Illness an Issue, Plus Roster Changes Talk for Several Teams
Rumors surround the Leafs, Canadiens, Capitals, Red Wings, Oilers and more...
Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
William Nylander is back but Auston Matthews continues to miss time, including Game 5 for the Maple Leafs. What’s going on there? There is also news out of Washington where Oshie might not return to the NHL. Plus some talk out of Detroit, Edmonton, and Montreal.
Let’s get onto the latest news and rumors.
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kraken, Ducks, Capitals, Lightning
April 30, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews is a maybe for Game 5 versus the Bruins. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken fired Dave Hakstol as their coach. It sounds like this was a player-led decision. In Washington, there is uncertainty about the future of TJ Oshie and whether he’ll return to the NHL. Did Jon Cooper get himself in hot water with comments he made after the Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated? Finally, the Anaheim Ducks are looking to improve their roster and their GM was pretty clear on how he intends to do so.
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Canadiens, Sabres
April 29, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be approaching Game 5 as though they might not have access to Auston Matthews. Meanwhile, are the Washington Capitals looking at major roster changes after being swept by the New York Rangers? Finally, will the Montreal Canadiens look to add another young forward at this year’s NHL Draft and could they be eyeing the Buffalo Sabres? If so, who are they looking at?
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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Crumble and Red Wings Cooking
April 28, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, changes feel inevitable for a Toronto Maple Leafs team that is crumbling on live television. Should the team make major moves? Can the team make major moves? Meanwhile, another team that could make changes, what are the Detroit Red Wings going to do this offseason?
Oilers News & Rumors: Skinner, Campbell, Desharnais, & the Power Play
April 30, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Stuart Skinner posted his first-ever career playoff shutout, proving that the team has a legitimate playoff starting goaltender who can win them close games. Meanwhile, the Oilers recalled Jack Campbell and Philip Broberg to the main roster. Will Campbell play? Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl were caught on audio talking about how the Oilers’ power play is running roughshod over the Kings penalty kill, and there’s talk that the Oilers are looking at a long-term extension for Vincent Desharnais.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Giordano & Last Game Looming
April 30, 2024 by The Old Prof
The Boston Bruins are on the verge of eliminating their Atlantic Division rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Bruins head into Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with a commanding 3-1 series lead. After two crucial road wins, they are keen to clinch victory on home ice and advance to the next round.