NHL Expansion Draft: Florida Panthers Primer
The Panthers took a large step back after winning the Atlantic Division in 2016, locking up most of their core players and adding a pair of high-priced free agent defensemen last summer. GM Dale Tallon is back in control of…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Yakupov
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Jouranl: Elliotte Friedman was on CHED 630 talking with host Bob Stauffer, and wondered if the Oilers would do a Jordan Eberle for Jason Demers deal? Demers visited the Oilers last offseason…
NHL Atlantic Division: Rink Rumblings Grading The Summer
After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the NHL five weeks prior to the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of need through trades and…
Rumors and Notes: Flyers, Leafs, Versteeg, Scrivens and Stars
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Though things can change, as of late last night, Brayden Schenn's camp didn't think they would get a deal before their arbitration hearing today. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers and Brayden…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Russell, Vesey, Demers and Cullen
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington thinks that the Sabres are still trying to get Cam Fowler out of Anaheim, and that they should dangle next years's first round pick. The Sabres will try…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Wings, Sabres, Wild and Senators
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli said that they are no longer in on Jason Demers. They are remaining in touch with Eric Gryba, but they have a couple of other things on the go.…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: The Red Wings think they could be close to re-signing Darren Helm. Gregg Krupa of the Detroit News: The Red Wings need a top-two defenseman. They could look at some of the…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Oilers, Flyers and Coyotes
On Las Vegas ... Steve Carp: Foley is putting a list together of potential GMs candidates to speak with. The NHL is advising Foley on proper protocol on how to contract teams. Foley hopes to have a GM in place…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Wild, and Sabres
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets will be buying out the final two years of defenseman Fedor Tyutin contract. Going against the salary cap will be $1.21 million this year, $1.96 million next year, and $1.46 million…
NHL Rumors: On the Edmonton Oilers
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Milan Lucic and Jason Demers were scheduled to meet with the Oilers today in Edmonton. The Oilers have had a strong interest in Lucic. Hearing that 10 teams have already expressed…
NHL Rumors: Top 20 UFAs, Flames, Habs, Caps and Blue Jackets
Top 20 Unrestricted Free Agents ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen's top 20 UFAs 20.Teddy Purcell - Panthers 19. Kris Russell - Stars 18. Brian Campbell - Panthers 17. David Perron - Ducks 16. Lee Stempniak - Bruins 15.…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings – Lucic, Lewis and King
On the Los Angeles Kings, Milan Lucic, Trevor Lewis, Dwight King and Jason Demers ... Pierre LeBrun: Milan Lucic in a text message said that he'll be going to free agency. The Los Angeles Kings still have time to make…