Category Rumors

Could the Maple Leafs trade Phil Kessel?

It wasn’t so long ago that the Toronto Maple Leafs were winning games—and holding onto a playoff spot. This includes a 12-game stretch in late November/early December where the team went 10-1-1. Then reality set in. The team is 3-12-0…

Is the NHL Making Expansion Plans?

Although the NHL insists that plans for expansion are not imminent, rumors have been circulating about four new teams being added within the next few years. Cities among the top candidates for expansion are Las Vegas, Seattle, Toronto, and Quebec…

Could Ville Leino return to the Flyers?

The Buffalo Sabres certainly banked on getting more for their money when they signed free agent forward Ville Leino to a six-year, $27 million contract in 2011. Things didn’t quite pan out how the Sabres hoped.   Coming off a…

Umberger and Blue Jackets Agree to Part Ways

Although he still has three years left on his contract, R.J. Umberger is looking for a trade out of Columbus. Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reported that the 32-year-old forward requested a trade after meeting with club officials at…

Bauer Oden

Prototype Bauer Skates

A few weeks ago, pictures showing Alex Ovechkin holding a skate with rather odd-looking holder were leaked onto hockey forums. These were supposedly presented at Bauer World 2014, and speculation is growing about them manufacturing the first ever full one-piece skate.…