Pinto Suspended, Maple Leafs Looking, Canucks and Caps Trade Hurdles
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Today, fans learned of a bombshell release when it was discovered Shane Pinto had been suspended for 41 days. What happens now with his contract negotiations? Also, are the Toronto Maple Leafs looking for a top-six winger? And, is a Capitals and Canucks trade dead in the water?
Plus, a few updates on the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks…
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NHL Rumors: Senators and Pinto, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals
October 26, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Thursday morning provided NHL fans with shocking news as Shane Pinto was suspended for 41 games after an investigation showed he violated the NHL’s rules on gambling. Now what? Does he have to sign? Can he sign? Will he play this season? Meanwhile, are the Toronto Maple Leafs looking for a top-six winger? Finally, is it being discovered that there isn’t a fit between the Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals when it comes to a trade?
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Bedard, Kurashev, Resiliency & More
October 26, 2023 by Gail Kauchak
The 2023-24 season has only just begun for the Chicago Blackhawks, yet they’re already facing their fair share of adversity. It certainly doesn’t help they started their campaign on the road against four out of five teams that are all considered strong Stanley Cup contenders. They further headed home only to face the Vegas Golden Knights and then the Boston Bruins (AGAIN)! Not to mention they host the Golden Knights a second time this coming Friday (Oct. 27) before the schedule eases off a little bit.
Bruins News & Rumors: Lucic, Lauko, Lohrei, Mitchell & More
October 26, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, an update has been provided on Milan Lucic, and it is not a good one. In other news, we also have an expected recovery timeline for forward Jakub Lakub, who took a face to the skate against the Chicago Blackhawks. Lastly, a potential Mason Lohrei call-up could be on the way. Let’s discuss all of this and more in today’s (Oct. 26) Bruins News & Rumors column.
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