NHL News & Rumors Substack - Oct. 2, 2023
Welcome to the THW NHL News & Rumors Substack newsletter, with all the latest from our great team of writers.
Today we’ve got two Rumors posts covering everything happening around the NHL over the weekend, including stuff from the Flames, Red Wings, Canadiens, Lightning, and more.
Then, we’ve got team news & rumors from the Maple Leafs, Rangers, Bruins, Blues and Oilers.
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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canadiens, Lightning
October 2, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are injury updates coming out of Toronto. Meanwhile, in Edmonton, Brandon Sutter was released from his PTO and has officially retired from the NHL. What will the Montreal Canadiens do with their goaltending issues as they still have three netminders and one requires clearing waivers. Finally, are the Tampa Bay Lightning narrowing down their goaltending search?
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Red Wings, Senators
October 1, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs got bad news when it comes to defenseman Conor Timmins. How long will he be out? Meanwhile, what’s the latest on extension talk surrounding Elias Lindholm? Are the Detroit Red Wings looking at Patrick Kane? Finally, how far apart at the Ottawa Senators and Shane Pinto in their attempts to get a deal done?
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Jones, Knies, Minten & Timmins
October 1, 2023 by The Old Prof
On Saturday (Sept. 30), the Toronto Maple Leafs won their third straight NHL preseason game by defeating the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on the road. Matthew Knies, Fraser Minten, and Nicholas Robertson all scored goals for Toronto. Goalie Martin Jones had a strong game.
In this edition of Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I take a short look at some of the game action and offer some commentary and news emerging from the team.
Rangers News & Rumors: Chytil, Stamkos & Emberson
October 1, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, Rangers forward Filip Chytil is making progress with his day-to-day upper-body injury. Meanwhile, with extension talks being quiet between Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning, could the future Hall of Famer be a realistic trade target for the Rangers at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline? Lastly, the Rangers lost defenseman Ty Emberson to the San Jose Sharks through waivers. Let’s discuss all of this in today’s (Oct. 1) Rangers News & Rumors column.
Bruins News & Rumors: Chiasson, DiPietro, Zboril & Heinen
October 2, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins have released veteran winger Alex Chiasson from his professional tryout (PTO) contract. In other news, goaltender Michael DiPietro was placed on waivers. Meanwhile, Jakub Zboril is making progress with his recovery from his injury. Lastly, with Chiasson being released, could that help Danton Heinen’s chances of earning a contract? Let’s discuss all of this in today’s (Oct. 2) Bruins News & Rumors column.
Blues News & Rumors: Preseason Cuts, Bolduc & Dean
October 2, 2023 by Mike Meyer
The St. Louis Blues preseason and training camp continues to roll on with the team playing three games over the past week finishing with a 1-0-2 record. With only a handful of games remaining until the start of the regular season, time is dwindling for the Blues prospects to crack the opening night lineup.
Oilers News & Rumors: Sutter, Lavoie, McDavid, Ekholm, McLeod
October 2, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Brandon Sutter has been released from his PTO with the team and has officially retired. Meanwhile, the Oilers get ready to take on the Seattle Kraken in pre-season and as Connor McDavid takes a spot on the top line, there are questions about how much he should be penalty killing. When with the Oilers get Mattias Ekholm and Ryan McLeod back into game action?