Sens Fire Smith, Flyers Not Buying, Penguins Turmoil, and Blues News
Plus, biggest rumors coming out of the Eastern Conference
Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
Today, while we spend a little time on the St. Louis Blues, we talk about some of the biggest news and rumors items coming out of the NHL’s Eastern Conference. What teams are looking to make moves and what teams aren’t?
Plus, the Ottawa Senators have fired head coach D.J. Smith.
NHL News & Rumors: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Penguins
December 18, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes signed Aaron Dell to a PTO contract. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to get something done as unrest takes over behind the scenes in that organization. Daniel Briere admitted that despite a strong season for the Philadelphia Flyers, he doesn’t think the team will become a buyer at the NHL Trade Deadline. Finally, are the Pittsburgh Penguins ready to make a big move and is that move trading Erik Karlsson?
Biggest NHL Trade Rumors 2023: Eastern Conference Teams
December 18, 2023 by Jim Parsons
This year, there have already been a number of big rumors circulating around the NHL’s Eastern Conference. With the holiday trade freeze almost upon us and a lull in the action, it feels like the right time to look back at some of the loudest trade talks that were, are, and will be out there.
This post will specifically focus on the Easter Conference rumors.
Blues News & Rumors: Berube, Kyrou & More
December 18, 2023 by Mike Meyer
The St. Louis Blues kicked off their whirlwind of a week with a loss to a former division rival, replaced a key member of their coaching staff, and won two of three games this past week. This was a week that fans certainly did not want to miss.
Senators Fire Head Coach D.J. Smith
December 18, 2023 by Dayton Reimer
The Ottawa Senators announced on Monday, Dec. 18 that they have fired head coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with interim head coach Jacques Martin. The announcement follows the fourth straight loss for the team and the seventh in the last 10 games, leaving them in last place in the Eastern Conference. The team also announced that assistant coach Davis Payne had been fired and replaced by Daniel Alfredsson.