NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Golden Knights, Iginla, Oilers and Houston
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: 30 Thoughts roundup. Even if the Colorado Avalanche continue to win, it's still unlikely that Matt Duchene stays. still thinks he wants a fresh start. They might be now looking at non-NHL prospects, focusing on left-handed…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Predators and Rangers
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: thinks that the Edmonton Oilers need another experienced defenseman until Andrej Sekera returns and that they are looking at Vegas Golden Knights blueline. Jon Merrill is a cheap defensive defenseman. Jason Garrison is…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Bob McKenzie: (before Calvin Pickard was placed on waivers) Nothing may be imminent, but the Golden Knights may be in trade mode. They could move a goaltender (Pickard) and a defenseman. Bob McKenzie: Would…
Pacific Division: Vegas Golden Knights Season Outlook
Forwards Playmaker Jonathan Marchessault led the 2016-17 Panthers with 30 goals, finishing third on Florida with 51 points. He should contribute to the Knights’ top man-advantage unit and, on an expiring contract, be extra motivated. One major Vegas wildcard is…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings and Golden Knights
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner: "It’ll be interesting to see where the #Pens make their final three cuts. Sestito and one of McClement/McKegg seem like smart bets." ... "Carrying 8 D isn’t ideal, but Pouliot and Ruhwedel would…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Rangers, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights
On the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Chicago Blackhawks will have to wait until the season starts to put Marian Hossa on the LTIR before they…
NHL Rumors: Interview Period, Blue Jackets, Lightning and Bruins
On free agency interview period... James Mirtle: Hearing the the NHL free agent interview period is now like July 1st where teams are pushing for decisions with some of the players they've spoken with. Teams/players can't do anything officially until…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Knights, Predators, Coyotes and Lightning
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan: Source saying the Capitals were talking to the Golden Knights about a deal to protect Nate Schmidt but the Caps decided the asking price was too high. On the Vegas Golden Knights ...…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sharks, Canucks, Islanders and Avs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said that his deal with Vegas involving them selecting Jason Garrison and protecting roster players was done last week. Bryan Burns: Yzerman on their moves: "It gives us cap…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Oilers, Predators and Lightning
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: Carey Price said he needs to respect the process when it comes to contract negotiations. He may not have an extension in place on July 1st. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Frank Seravalli:…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and the Anaheim Ducks
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... David Pagnotta: The Lightning have been trying to trade defenseman Jason Garrison. Bob McKenzie: Trading Tyler Johnson wouldn't have got the Lightning Mikhail Sergachev, had to be Jonathan Drouin. Joe Smith: Lightning GM Steve…
NHL Expansion Draft: Tampa Bay Lightning Primer
The Lightning played most of the season without star center Steven Stamkos and nearly snuck into the playoffs with a late season run with Nikita Kucherov scoring 40 goals and Victor Hedman registering a career-high 72 points. Tampa has been…