It wasn’t that long ago that the Pittsburgh Penguins seemed able to make a push for a playoff spot. But a brutal homestand has dropped them behind five other teams they’d have to leapfrog, before having a chance at eyeing the second Wild Card. And with that, a report from Marco D’Amico of rg.org indicates that … Read more
Ryan O’Reilly’s name has started to creep into the conversation as a trade target of some teams around the NHL who are looking for a boost at center going down the stretch and into the playoffs. He’s in the second season of a four-year $4.5 million AAV deal he signed with the Nashville Predators as … Read more
We heard earlier this month that pending UFA defenseman Ivan Provorov might be willing to sign an extension to stay with the Columbus Blue Jackets. But the top-four D-man, logging over 23 minutes of ice time per night this season, is due for a raise from his $6.75 million AAV, and it’s still unclear if he and … Read more
Oilers Eye Defensive Reinforcements as Playoff Push Heats Up The Edmonton Oilers are on fire, boasting an remarkable 11-2-0 record in their last 13 games and surging to second place in the Pacific Division.But despite their recent success,a nagging question lingers: can their current roster withstand the rigors of another deep playoff run? Many analysts … Read more
The eye-opening—but not really surprising at all—healthy scratch of Chris Kreider by the New York Rangers on Sunday has added further fuel to the fire that GM Chris Drury really might be considering trading the longest-tenured Blueshirt. Kreider has been a lightning rod for all the chaos surrounding the Rangers this season. His struggles—12 points … Read more
The New York Rangers’ recent trades of Kaapo Kakko and Jacob Trouba, and potentially Chris Kreider soon, have showed a willingness by GM Chris Drury to make big roster adjustments as the team tries to reverse its fortunes. According to Arthur Staple of The Athletic, several other players are emerging as potential trade candidates, with … Read more