A major storyline to watch as we approach the trade deadline is whether the Carolina Hurricanes will move Mikko Rantanen. Since being acquired from the Colorado Avalanche, he has struggled to find his rhythm, managing just two points (one goal, one assist) in six games with Carolina. His trade to the Hurricanes was a shock,
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, we look at what the future could hold for some of the New York Rangers players, including Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider, as well as a group chat that led to a historic trio of fights at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Elsewhere, it appears that Matthew Tkachuk was banged up at
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Winnipeg Jets are looking to make their team better, and an option might have become available out of Seattle. Meanwhile, one team is already being linked to Brayden Schenn of the St. Louis Blues. Finally, could the Carolina Hurricanes trade Mikko Rantanen if they can’t get him signed to
The Winnipeg Jets shut out the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 at Canada Life Centre Tuesday evening for their seventh-straight victory. Nino Niederreiter, Neal Pionk, and Rasmus Kupari all scored for the Jets while Eric Comrie captured his first shutout since the 2022-23 season to help the Jets improve to 38-14-3. The Hurricanes fell to 32-18-4 and
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Colorado Avalanche seriously open to the idea of trading Mikko Rantanen if the forward doesn’t re-sign before his contract expires? Meanwhile, have the Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks talked about a trade involving Elias Pettersson? Finally, are the Toronto Maple Leafs putting Scott Laughton at the top
After 43 regular-season games, the Colorado Avalanche are just past the halfway mark of the season. They are tied for third in the Central Division with 53 points, a 26-16-1 record and a plus-12 goal differential. Considering all the injuries they’ve suffered and the numerous goaltending changes, the team is in a good spot. Just
The Buffalo Sabres couldn’t find a way past Ilya Sorokin on Saturday night,falling 3-0 to the New York Islanders on Long Island. Despite a strong start, outshooting the Islanders 10-6 in the first period, they couldn’t capitalize. Sabres’ starting goaltender James Reimer made 17 saves on 19 shots but conceded goals to Anders Lee and
The Minnesota Wild will have some money to spend next offseason, and an extension for Kiril Kaprizov will be a priority Michael Russo of The Athletic: The giant chunk of dead cap space will be greatly reduced for the Minnesota Wild next offseason. The Zach Parise, Ryan Suter cap hit goes from $14.7 million to
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what will the New York Rangers do this offseason after being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Final by the Florida Panthers? Meanwhile, will the Colorado Avalanche get to work on a contract extension for Mikko Rantanen? Will Tyler Myers be back with the Vancouver Canucks next season? Finally, can the
With just three games remaining in the regular season, the Colorado Avalanche have a chance to secure a good spot in the standings ahead of the playoffs. They will likely finish second in the Central Division as the Dallas Stars have a five-point lead at the top, but they will have home-ice advantage in the