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Today’s edition covers a few days worth of NHL news and rumors. It was so busy, we had a hard time keeping up! Kane is a Red Wing, Zadorov is a Canuck, the Oilers keep looking for goalies and the Flyers are open to just about anything.
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NHL Rumors: Flames, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Flyers
December 1, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames traded Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks. Flames’ GM Craig Conroy explained the return. But, with so many teams rumored to have expressed interest, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, how did the Flames only get two later-round picks? Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers are reportedly open to a variety of trade options. Finally, Corey Perry released a statement following the Chicago Blackhawks termination of his contract.
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Senators
November 30, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers were said to be scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets. Who were they looking at, Elvis Merzlikins or Sam Montembeault? Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks are looking at a couple of different options for their blue line. There are questions about if the Toronto Maple Leafs should go all in to add a defenseman. Finally, the Ottawa Senators are getting Thomas Chabot back. How will they make room for him?
Canucks News & Rumors: Beauvillier, Zadorov, Boeser & More
November 30, 2023 by Sartaaj Bhullar
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, the club traded Anthony Beauvillier. Also, the team is still interested in Nikita Zadorov after clearing up cap space in the Beauvillier trade. Additionally, Brock Boeser is on pace to pass the 30-goal mark for the first time in his career.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Woll, Robertson, Domi & Jarnkrok
November 30, 2023 by The Old Prof
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share conversations from analysts about whether it’s time for the team to increase goalie Joseph Woll’s time in the net – especially in critical situations. Second, I’ll talk about the surprising impact of the team’s third line, which began with the recall of Nick Robertson. Finally, I’ll share the bad news that Mark Giordano will not be available for tonight’s game against the Seattle Kraken.
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Perry, Kane, Beauvillier & More
December 1, 2023 by Connor Smith
It was a rollercoaster-type ending to November for the Chicago Blackhawks, who sit at 7-14-0 nearly two months into the 2023-24 season. From Corey Perry’s tenure with the team ending to a franchise legend joining another Original Six club, the news cycle was in full swing and then some this past week. Let’s discuss everything that went down in the latest edition of Blackhawks News & Rumors.