Pettersson Signs, Kuznetsov Waived, Hanifin, Guentzel, and More
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Elias Pettersson has signed with the Canucks. What led to his sudden pivot? Evgeny Kuznetsov has been waived by the Capitals. Noah Hanifin wants the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Oilers want to clear money, and the Toronto Maple Leafs already lost their new defenseman.
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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Flames, Penguins, Oilers, Maple Leafs
March 3, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evgeny Kuznetsov has been placed on waivers by the Washington Capitals. What’s next in his career? Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins have told teams they’d prefer prospects over draft picks at the trade deadline. Noah Hanifin and the Calgary Flames are trying to move him to a team he’d like to extend with, and the Edmonton Oilers are looking to dump a contract so they can make deadline moves. Finally, will the Toronto Maple Leafs need to keep looking for a defenseman, especially after Ilya Lyubushkin left Saturday’s game with an injury?
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Maple Leafs, Oilers
March 2, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have signed Elias Pettersson to a long-term extension. How did this all come about and what changed things? In other news, Jacob Markstrom is not happy with Calgary Flames management. Has a bridge been burned there and does it change his trade status? Despite adding Ilya Lyubushkin, are the Toronto Maple Leafs still looking at another defenseman? Finally, are the Edmonton Oilers going to wait out the trade market and buy last minute at the deadline?
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Hurricanes, Flames, Oilers, Golden Knights
March 1, 2024 by Jim Parsons
Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Arizona Coyotes on home ice. Last week Toronto went into Phoenix and beat the Coyotes easily. Can they do it again? Both teams are coming off losses and are hungry for wins. In addition, the Coyotes usually play the Maple Leafs tough, so the game could be close.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Samsonov, Jarnkrok, Giordano & Slepets
March 2, 2024 by The Old Prof
Tonight, the Toronto Maple Leafs host the tough New York Rangers. If things go as planned with visas and the like, Maple Leafs fans will get their first look at the return of defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin who’s coming from the Anaheim Ducks. This move was made on the heels of defenseman Mark Giordano’s concussion that left a gap in Toronto’s defensive lineup.
Bruins News & Rumors: DeBrusk, Grzelcyk, McLaughlin & More
March 2, 2024 by Scott Roche
In this edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Jesper Boqvist is getting more playing time and the Bruins call up a prospect from the minors for their upcoming two-game road trip. The 2023-24 trade deadline is less than a week away with General Manager (GM) Don Sweeney and the front office facing some tough decisions with some key players who are going to be free agents this summer and more.
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Bedard, Kane, Athanasiou & More
March 1, 2024 by Gail Kauchak
The month of February has drawn to a close, which is a relief for the struggling Chicago Blackhawks. Out of 10 games this past month, the team has only won a single game. Granted, three contests went to overtime, and the Blackhawks lost by just one goal four times. But none of that really matters when a team is forced to deal with so many losses.
Canucks News & Rumors: Pettersson, Guentzel, Kessel & More
March 1, 2024 by Sartaaj Bhullar
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, the organization held trade talks with the Carolina Hurricanes for Elias Pettersson, which led to the team and player resuming contract talks. Also, the return for Jake Guentzel might be too expensive for the Canucks. Additionally, the organization and Phil Kessel are heading towards a deal.