Rumors: Panthers, Capitals, Lightning and Islanders
Saturday Night Headlines ... Sportnet: Elliotte Friedman: The Panthers have begun contract extension talks with Aleksander Barkov, likely six- to eight-years. A couple sources said that if Capitals defenseman Brook Orpik is out long-term, should check out their interest in Jets…
Top 10 Worst NHL Contracts: Rankings 6 to 10
I am, in a phrase, a salary nerd. The majority of my analytical work has centered on what players are paid and why. So when I was asked if I would do a couple of pieces on best and worst…
Rumors II: Bruins, Oduya, Kruger, and Bernier
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins still need to find a top-four defenseman, preferably one that shoots right and has some offense to his game. It might have to wait until closer to the start of the season, and it…
Rumors III: Offseason Priorities For The Bruins
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: To-do list for Bruins GM Don Sweeney. 1. Sign Dougie Hamilton before July 1st - the Oilers or Sabres are two teams that could offer sheet Hamilton.2. Make a decision on Milan Lucic - need to…
Rumors II: Isles, Leafs, Blues, Kings, Bruins and Sharks
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Islanders had hoped to be able to re-sign Johnny Boychuk around $5.8 million, came up to $6 million. Boychuk left money on the table, but he likes his role with the Islanders. The Maple Leafs…
News: The Islanders Sign Boychuk to Seven-Year Extension
The New York Islanders and Johnny Boychuk have agreed to a seven-year contract worth $42 million, a $6 million cap hit. The Islanders had acquired Boychuk from the Bruins for the Flyers 2015 2nd round pick, the Islanders 2016 2nd…
Deadline Talk: Islanders, Stars, Capitals, Penguins and Devils
Arthur Staple: Islanders GM Garth Snow had been having trade talks with numerous GMs in the past few weeks but wasn't sure if anything would end out happening. Arthur Staple: The Islanders never considered trading pending UFA Johnny Boychuk or…
Rumors IX: Wisniewski’s List, Vermette and Friedman’s Thoughts
Aaron Portzline: Have been told that James Wisniewski's list of 10 no-trade teams was created in a way to make it difficult for the Blue Jackets to trade him. On the list are teams that have no salary cap room…
Rumors III: Ryder, Jagr, Boychuk, Daley, Cole, Horcoff and Garbutt
Tom Gulitti: Michael Ryder's agent has spoken with Devils GM Lou Lamoriello about his situation. They haven't directly asked for a trade. Ryder: "We said whatever is best for both sides. (Lamoriello) knows I want to play and it's his decision…
Rumors I: Top Interesting Trade Targets and Contenders Needs
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Top 15 most interesting trade targets and who should be interested:1. Keith Yandle - Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers…
Rumors V: Bruins, Kings, Oilers, Jackets, Rangers, Pens and Sens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Bruins haven't been able to find a Johnny Boychuk replacement since they traded him at the start of the season.Has Milan Lucic's physical game caught up to him? Would the Bruins consider trading…
Rumors I: Bruins Edition: Chiarelli, Julien, Chara, Eriksson and Seidenberg
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: If the Bruins miss the playoffs, Peter Chiarelli and/or Claude Julien could pay the price. “Whether it’s Cam or Charlie who said we’re all under review, I understand that,” Chiarelli said. “We’ve had a…