Lyle Richardson, Author at NHL Rumors

The Dog Days Have Arrived In the 2020 NHL Offseason

There are numerous teams that have little to no salary cap space. Two teams have arbitration hearings scheduled and there is still a group of RFAs needing to be re-signed.

Lyle Richardson
11/05/2020
1 minute read

Why Hasn’t An NHL Team Gone The Offer Sheet Route Yet?

There was one offer sheet last season but it was quickly matched. The last successful offer sheet was back in 2007. They are well talked about but rarely executed.

Lyle Richardson
11/03/2020
1 minute read

No Movement But Plenty of Buzz in NHL Trade Market

Although the trade and free agent market have slowed down, there is still some trade speculation out there.

Lyle Richardson
10/31/2020
1 minute read

Lots of work still to be done for the NHL and NHLPA

What Could The 2020-21 NHL Season Look Like?

NHL general managers had a virtual meeting last week and the NHLPA executive board met this week. There are still many questions that need answering.

Lyle Richardson
10/29/2020
1 minute read

Activity Slows In The NHL Offseason Trade Market

In the first part of the month of October, there were 18 trades. Since the 12th, the trade market has slowed right down.

Lyle Richardson
10/27/2020
1 minute read

How Will The Chicago Blackhawks Rebuild Affect Their Veteran Core?

The Chicago Blackhawks wrote a letter to their fans this week to let them know about their rebuild. They have a veteran core that has been around for a while. How far will the rebuild go?

Lyle Richardson
10/24/2020
1 minute read

The Latest On Six of the Top Remaining NHL Free Agents

NHL free agency opened up almost two weeks ago. A look at six of the top remaining free agents and some rumors surrounding them.

Lyle Richardson
10/22/2020
1 minute read

Five NHL Salary Arbitration Hearings Worth Watching

Salary arbitration hearings are set to get underway next Tuesday. A handful of the 26 players who filed have signed already. A look at five hearing that could be interesting.