Penguins and Guentzel, Bruins Backup Plan, Leafs Goaltending...
Plus, news from the Oilers, Devils, Ducks, Capitals, and Blue Jackets
Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
Today, the future of Jake Guentzel is discussed. Meanwhile, the Bruins like Lindholm, but have another possible option. What’s the latest with the Flames pending UFAs? And when with Ethan Bear sign?
Plus, there is more news out of Edmonton, Anaheim, and Columbus.
NHL News & Rumors: Penguins, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Capitals
December 27, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins might choose to hang onto Jake Guentzel until the end of the season. Meanwhile, could the Boston Bruins be looking at a backup plan if they find the price is too steep on Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames? Did the Toronto Marlies scratch goaltender Dennis Hildeby from the lineup because there is a plan to call him up to the Maple Leafs? Finally, what will Ethan Bear’s new contract look like with the Washington Capitals?
NHL News & Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Devils, Senators
December 26, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a few potential trade options that other teams will look at. But, how many of those options are realistically on the table? Meanwhile, are the Calgary Flames going to pull an offer from Noah Hanifin after the way negotiations went this season? Are the New Jersey Devils going to push all in this season and is Hanifin their guy? Finally, would the Ottawa Senators consider Daniel Alfredsson as a potential head coach?
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Robertson & Bellows
December 27, 2023 by The Old Prof
The Toronto Maple Leafs will look for their second win in a row when they play the Ottawa Senators on home ice on Wednesday night. The goalie matchups are Joonas Korpisalo for the Senators and Martin Jones for the Maple Leafs.
In this edition of Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at the game as well as two other topics in the form of asking and answering questions.
Ducks News & Rumors: Carlsson, Henrique, Luneau, Port & More
December 27, 2023 by Corey Abbott
The Anaheim Ducks return from the Christmas break on Wednesday (Dec. 27) with a home matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Before the league-wide shutdown, the Ducks were outscored by a 6-2 margin in a pair of losses to the Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken to open an eight-game homestand.
Just when the Ducks finally got Jamie Drysdale and Trevor Zegras back from extended injury absences, star rookie Leo Carlsson went down with an MCL sprain. Prospects Tristan Luneau and Vojtěch Port were also late subtractions from the 2024 World Junior Championship. We will cover those as well as the recent trade buzz surrounding pending unrestricted free agent Adam Henrique.
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Merzlikins, World Juniors & More
December 27, 2023 by Mark Scheig
Welcome back to the last edition of Blue Jackets News & Rumors in 2023. We hope that your holiday season has gone well for you.
But it’s time to get back into the swing of regular season hockey. The Blue Jackets play Wednesday night in Newark against the New Jersey Devils. Because of league rules, the team will travel to Newark on Wednesday. Teams are not allowed to travel from Dec 24-26.