Breaking: Big News today as Nolan Patrick is practicing for the first time this season with the Flyers...His return to a game is still very much unknown, but this is a very positive sign for a very good kid who you can't help but be pulling for...
On Giordano....
Mark Giordano suffered a lower-body injury last night and it will be a few days until the Flames know how much time MG will miss, but there is little doubt that if he is going to miss extended time the Flames will become a player in the trade market...
Rumor Update...
On Kreider...
I am told the Oilers, who were high on Kreider, may be looking elsewhere, and Pittsburgh, Dallas, and Chicago are stepping to the front of the sweeps.
On Mike Hoffman...
This appears to have gotten the attention of the Oilers...they are going "all-in" on Hoffman I am told...Other teams with interest...the Islanders, Flyers, and Canucks all really like Mike Hoffman...
On Brendan Dillon....
This is a possible landing spot for Calgary....but until Giordano's status is known, Boston, NY Islanders, Vancouver and Toronto are among the favorites...
On Byfuglien....
Expecting news soon...but as of now we know he is done in Winnipeg, but he may be done in hockey as well...stay tuned..