Early Season Trades Are Rare Because of Salary Cap Implications Dave Pagnotta of the Fourth Period was on TSN Radio in Montreal on Monday and was asked why it is so hard to make trades so early in the season. NHLRumors.com Transcriptions NHL Rumors: Don’t Expect Too May GM or Coaching Changes Host: Dave, do you think this can be a rare instance, and not just with the Canadiens, … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Salary Cap Plays a Role in Why Trades Are Hard Early in the Season
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, and the LA Kings
The Nashville Predators would like a center, but they aren’t easy to find Nick Kieser: Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz on @1025TheGame Tuesday: “I’ve been on the phones. No one is trading anyone right now. I would like to get a center, but no one is giving their centermen away.” Alex Daugherty: (on the weekend) “Seeing a lot of “Preds need to get a 2C” but not a lot of … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, and the LA Kings
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Seattle Kraken, and the Edmonton Oilers
LA Kings GM in a contract year and they’re comfortable with it TSN: Los Angeles Kings GM Rob Blake is entering the final year of his contract and he’s likely comfortable with it according to Pierre LeBrun. It’s Blake’s eighth year as GM and they’ve lost in the first-round of the playoffs three straight years. Blake spoke with Luc Robitaille in the offseason and everyone is … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Seattle Kraken, and the Edmonton Oilers
2024-25 NHL Divisional Rankings: Pacific Division
The 2024-25 NHL Season is underway. Only a few games have been played thus far. Over the past few days, NHLRumors.com has dropped its annual divisional rankings. So far, we have given you the Metro, Atlantic, and Central Divisions. Now, we bring you the Pacific Division. It was a weird year last year in the Pacific, with the Edmonton Oilers getting off to a slow start to … [Read more...] about 2024-25 NHL Divisional Rankings: Pacific Division
NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings Have a Couple of Issues to Start the Season
The Los Angeles Kings have a couple of issues as the season is about to open The Fourth Period: (youtube video) Dennis Bernstein and David Pagnotta discuss the Los Angeles Kings issues – fourth-line center and no Drew Doughty for several months. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Pagnotta: “The LA Kings are here.” Bernstein: “They are.” Pagnotta: “They’ve been gear, gearing up for … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings Have a Couple of Issues to Start the Season