The Insiders told us that the Olympic Freeze would serve as the first of two trade deadlines this season, but as usual, the (massive) buildup outpaced the action. We hear that line every time, and once again, little materialized. Beyond the Artemi Panarin deal and the Nick Bjugstad move, it was largely status quo acrossContinue reading “Summary Sunday: February 8, 2026”
Category Archives: Rumors
Summary Sunday: February 1, 2026
The Olympic break is looming, and around the league it’s being treated like an unofficial first trade deadline. With front offices weighing roster tweaks and contenders eyeing upgrades, the rumor mill has kicked into overdrive. Insiders are firing off reports at a rapid pace — and as is often the case this time of year,Continue reading “Summary Sunday: February 1, 2026”
Summary Sunday: January 25, 2026
A quick reminder: A mailbag drops on Wednesday. If you’ve got a question — whether it’s about anything mentioned here or a topic of your own — feel free to send it in through the contact page at the top of this page. Frank Seravalli on Oilers Now: Teams are beating their door down now.Continue reading “Summary Sunday: January 25, 2026”
Summary Sunday January 18, 2026
Going to keep this short and focused on all the Rasmus Andersson rumors. A rumor circulated this week suggesting the Bruins had tabled a significant offer to the Calgary Flames in pursuit of defenseman Rasmus Andersson. Late Friday night, a post on X ignited a wave of speculation, claiming a blockbuster deal—complete with an extension—wasContinue reading “Summary Sunday January 18, 2026”
Sunday Summary: January 11 2026
Dave Pagnotta on Daily Faceoff Live regarding Kiefer Sherwood: I don’t get the sense that they’re gonna give him permission to speak to other teams to try to lock in an extension, at least not now, that could change in the coming weeks. That’s a significant roll of the dice for the Vancouver Canucks. There’sContinue reading “Sunday Summary: January 11 2026”
Summary Sunday: November 23, 2025
Chris Johnston on the Chris Johnston Show said “I’m a little more bullish for those who are cheering for trades in the NHL; it just feels like conversations are picking up, there’s a little bit more urgency in some spots.” There’s certainly some truth to that. Teams like the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, andContinue reading “Summary Sunday: November 23, 2025”
Summary Sunday: Boston Bruins Notes, Storylines and Rumors: November 9, 2025
Last week’s inaugural article drew an overwhelmingly positive response, with plenty of messages urging a follow-up—so here we are. There’s always something worth unpacking, and with the conversation rolling, it felt only right to keep it going. Here’s hoping this edition resonates just as strongly. Elliotte Friedman stirred the Bruins rumor mill (again) this weekContinue reading “Summary Sunday: Boston Bruins Notes, Storylines and Rumors: November 9, 2025”
Summary Sunday: Boston Bruins Notes, Storylines and Rumors
On the last week’s edition of Hockey Night in Canada, Elliotte Friedman weighed in on the Pavel Zacha situation again, noting that the Bruins are in a strong negotiating position. “I think the Bruins are in a really good spot here in the sense that they don’t have to do anything. The price is big.Continue reading “Summary Sunday: Boston Bruins Notes, Storylines and Rumors”
Has Fabian Lysell Been Given a Fair Opportunity with the Bruins?
Ask fans, and you’ll find an uneven split. Some feel Lysell has been given a fair shake, while others are frustrated with management for failing to give their young talent a real shot—especially after last season’s trade deadline teardown, when the team seemed primed for a youth movement. Last week, I noted that the EdmontonContinue reading “Has Fabian Lysell Been Given a Fair Opportunity with the Bruins?”
Are the Bruins Inquiring About Isaac Howard?
A source close to the situation indicated that “nearly every team has checked in, except for maybe two or three.” When asked if the Bruins were among the exceptions, he declined to confirm specific names but noted, “they’re teams from the Western Conference. “For those not up to speed on the Howard situation: he wasContinue reading “Are the Bruins Inquiring About Isaac Howard?”