NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres, NJ Devils, and 2018 Unsigned Draftees
The Colorado Avalanche could look at moving Nikita Zadorov to fit in Bo Byram. Sam Reinhart will be a top offseason priority of the Buffalo Sabres. List of 2018 unsigned draftees ahead of Monday's deadline
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Dion Phaneuf and Seven Defenseman Trade Options
Looking at seven potential defenseman trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dion Phaneuf hanging out with the Maple Leafs.
NHL Injury Notes: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Sharks and Jets
Red Wings put four on the IR. Evgeni Malkin out at least a month. Josh Morrissey to return and Bryan Little progressing ... plus many more injury updates
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Need For A Top-Four Dman And A Top-Six Foward
The Canadiens desperately need a top-four defenseman Eric Engels of Sportsnet: The Montreal Canadiens desperately need another top-four defenseman - one that is left-handed and can play on the power play. It's something that GM Marc Bergevin may need to…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Avs, Stars, Blues, Canucks and Jets
Gibson not skating and Eaves to the IR Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson didn't skate yesterday due to an upper-body injury. Felix Sicard: The Ducks have put forward Patrick Eaves on the IR. Capobianco tears ACL Craig Morgan: Arizona…
2018 Free Agent Studs And Duds — Defensemen
It's time to enjoy some of the best and worst defensemen from the 2018 free agent class. Defensemen often get measured in different ways than forwards do. The annual summer of paying and overpaying players often has its share of…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Penguins, Jets, and Flyers
Insider trading notes on the Hurricanes, Penguins, and Jets TSN: Pierre LeBrun notes that the Carolina Hurricanes really liked goaltender Curtis McElhinney and it wouldn't have been surprised if they would have put a waiver claim on him even if Scott Darling…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Slepyshev, Aaltonen, Kovalchuk, Maroon, Blackhawks, Jackets, Wild, Lightning, Leafs, and Knights
On Anton Slepyshev ... Aivis Kalnins: "CSKA Moscow is also expected to announce the signing of Anton Slepyshev to a two-year deal." On Miro Aaltonen ... Aivis Kalnins: "Miro Aaltonen has signed with Podolsk Vitjaz of the KHL" Aivis Kalnins:…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Panarin, Cole, and Free Agency
On the Columbus Blue Jackets, Artemi Panarin, and Free Agency ... Darren Dreger: Teams that could make sense to trade for Blue Jackets Artemi Panarin include San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders,…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Jaroslav Halak, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers
On Patrick Maroon ... Jim Thomas: The St. Louis Blues and Patrick Maroon remain a possibility. On Jaroslav Halak ... Kevin Weekes: Have been told that as many as four teams have interest in goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A veteran of…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Red Wings, Jets, Flames, and Sabres
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBurn: The Kings are expected to start contract extension talks with Drew Doughty. They've had a few talks already about the overall concept of a deal and they'll get to the numbers soon.…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Have been hearing that the Bruins have asked David Krejci and David Backes about their no-movement clauses and for a list of teams. One source speculating that the Bruins asked Krejci before this…