NHL Rumour Report - NHL Trade Rumours and Speculation

Atlantic Division post-deadline rumours: deals that fell through & a big summer ahead

In the next few days I will be looking at the trades that fell through at the 2016 trade deadline and what rumoured deals could still end up happening this offseason.

Boston Bruins: Eriksson stays

The Bruins did some shopping at the 2016 trade deadline, acquiring John-Michael Liles and Lee Stempniak. But the bigger storyline might have been the fact that pending UFA Loui Eriksson stayed put. The Wild, Islanders, Blues and Ducks are rumoured to have pushed for Eriksson right up the 3 pm ET deadline, but the Bruins obviously weren't satisfied with what was offered.

Several big names moved ahead of the February 29 trade deadline, although the day itself was a bit of a snoozefest. In total 19 transactions were made on the Monday, many of which were minor league deals or of very little consequence. At the end of the day the biggest storylines seemed to be Jonathan Drouin and Dan Hamhuis staying put, and the low number of rental deals.

Plenty of big names on the NHL Rumour Report rumour board, which should make for an exciting deadline day. Unless everyone gets traded tonight which would be lame.

Lots of buzz around the NHL as the trade deadline looms large. NHL GMs are on the clock with just three days to go...

We could be in for a very, very busy weekend for NHL teams. With just four days left before the trade deadline and countless names still in play, buckle up.

Between now and February 29th The NHL Rumour Report will be constantly updating our Trade Deadline Board, which ranks the most coveted players rumoured to be available at the 2016 NHL trade deadline.

The Atlantic's mix of disappointing and surprising teams should make the trade deadline a busy one. Expect the Panthers, Bruins, Lightning and Red Wings to do some shopping, meanwhile the Senators, Canadiens, Sabres and Leafs are looking towards next year.

Trade Deadline Rumours: Metropolitan Division

The NHL Rumour Report will be breaking down trade deadline rumours and speculation by Division in the lead up to February 29th. Today, we look at the Metropolitan Division.

The Eastern Conference is starting to produce Cup contenders again, and many of them are in the Metro. Expect the Capitals, Rangers, Islanders and Penguins to get into some heavy bidding this deadline.