Each week THN.com looks at the creditable buzz around the NHL and beyond, examining trade rumors, potential signings, coaching moves and more.
by Lyle Richardson - November 19, 2009 10:46 AM EST
Is Savard close to re-signing with Boston?... Will Halak leave Montreal?... And the ramifications of Filatov's move.
• Boston Bruins center Marc Savard is reportedly close to returning to action after being sidelined since mid-October by a fractured left foot.
by Lyle Richardson - November 16, 2009 11:45 AM EST
Murray fielding Duck calls?... Hab dilemmas... Brunnstrom on the move?... and Cullen to Chicago?
Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray was busy at week’s end denying trade speculation about goaltender J-S Giguere and defenseman Scott Niedermayer.
by Lyle Richardson - November 12, 2009 11:30 AM EST
Will Forsberg return?... Coyotes looking at Chelios?... Giguere ready to move on?... Moves coming in N.Y.?
Now that Peter Forsberg has completed his participation in the Karjala Cup for Sweden, speculation is growing over his future plans, particularly which NHL team he might sign with should he stage another comeback.
by Lyle Richardson - November 9, 2009 1:20 PM EST
Could Vinny really be on the move this time?... Oilers hunt for blueliners... and no interest in Nylander.
Don’t look now, but the Vincent Lecavalier rumor mill could start churning again.
ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun suggested as much in a recent article noting the struggles of the Lightning captain, who after 14 games had only two goals, although he had 12 assists in that time.
by Lyle Richardson - November 5, 2009 11:50 AM EST
In the mill: Carolina ready to deal?... Forsberg comeback?... Kaberle bound for Chi-Town?... and moves in store for N.J.?
The Carolina Hurricanes poor start has prompted GM Jim Rutherford to suggest changes could be afoot if his team fails to make significant improvement in the coming weeks.
by Lyle Richardson - November 2, 2009 11:35 AM EST
Goaltending changes for Wings?... Biron back to Buffalo?... Toskala's days in Toronto numbered?... KHL for Nylander?
CBC hockey analyst Scott Morrison recently wondered if the performance of Detroit Red Wings goaltenders Chris Osgood and Jimmy Howard was good enough for the club to make the playoffs, suggesting GM Ken Holland might have to consider making a move in goal.
by Lyle Richardson - October 29, 2009 12:15 PM EDT
Could Halak or Price be on the move?... Kaberle back on the block?... Devil deals?
The Montreal Canadiens have been giving backup goaltender Jaroslav Halak more playing time of late over starter Carey Price, giving rise to talk of a “goaltender controversy.
by Lyle Richardson - October 26, 2009 12:15 PM EDT
Frolov on the block?... Oil-Habs deal in the works?... Shanny not ready to retire... and the Bolts blueline.
The Los Angeles Kings recent one-game benching of left winger Alexander Frolov has led to speculation the club could be shopping him.
A recent report from Canoe.
by Lyle Richardson - October 22, 2009 11:43 AM EDT
Toronto's struggles have them looking for crease depth... Weight on the move?... and Horton not going anywhere.
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke could be in the market for goaltending depth.
He recently told Sportsnet he was considering other options and added that a team can never have too much depth in goal.
by Lyle Richardson - October 19, 2009 8:30 PM EDT
A terrible start has trade winds swirling in Toronto... Could Turco move?... Halak as bait?... Horton's Florida future in danger?
With the Toronto Maple Leafs off to one of the worst starts in franchise history (0-6-1) it was inevitable trade rumors would begin swirling around the club.
by Lyle Richardson - October 15, 2009 11:03 AM EDT
An Oilers-Sabres swap in the cards?... More moves in Montreal?... Wild trades?... Hawks fed up with Huet?
Reports surfaced from Buffalo and Edmonton recently regarding the possibility of the Oilers shipping blueliner Tom Gilbert to the Sabres for right winger Drew Stafford.
by Lyle Richardson - October 12, 2009 10:55 AM EDT
How can the Red Wings replace a bona fide goal-scorer?... and the latest on Ilya Kovalchuk's contract talks.
The Detroit Red Wings offense recently suffered a significant blow when winger Johan Franzen tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in last Thursday’s 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks, sidelining him for up to four months.
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Which team has been hit worst by injuries this season?
“I don’t know if I’ll ever feel 100 percent this year.”
- New Jersey's Patrik Elias, who is recovering from hip and groin surgeries and has two points in five games this season.
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