NHL News: San Jose Sharks Lock Up Vlasic and Jones Long-Term
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic to an eight-year $56 million contract extension, a $7 million cap hit. The Sharks also signed goaltender Martin Jones to a six-year, $34.5 million contract extension, a $5.75 million cap hit.…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Shattenkirk, Kings and Franson
On Alex Radulov ... Pierre LeBurn: "I believe Montreal and Dallas competing on Radulov right now...." Darren Dreger: "Considerable interest from both. It's believed term is still a stumbling block." Sean Shapiro: "Believe that Radulov is still an option for…
NHL Rumors: Shattenkirk, Marleau, Hainsey, Bonino, Fisher, Kulikov and Lots More
On Kevin Shattenkirk ... Frank Seravalli: "Talked to Shattenkirk camp. He hasn't decided where he will sign yet, reports otherwise are premature." Larry Brooks: "I can tell you that the reported deal between Rangers and Shattenkirk is not accurate." On…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Williams, Kings, Canucks, Wild, Senators, Hunwick, Capitals and Kruger
On Jaromir Jagr ... Darren Dreger: "Always subject to change, but indications are Jaromir Jagr very likely won't be back in Florida. Great hands, but need more speed in lineup." Pierre LeBrun: "Further to @DarrenDreger, Jaromir Jagr's agent Petr Svoboda…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk and Shattenkirk
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Aaron Ward: "Unofficially hearing Alzner and Montreal Canadiens have agreed on a 5 year deal at roughly $4.5M per. #TSN" Eric Macramalla: "Alzner will pay about $11M in tax over five years on his reported…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Stars, Sharks, Kings, Senators and Blackhawks
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Devils don't have anything close trade-wise on Kovalchuck. Obviously that can change today potentially Pierre LeBrun: Teams on Ilya Kovalchuk's wish list include the New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canucks, Bruins and Ducks
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: "#CBJ pursuing all avenues to load up offensively, but pecking order appears to be trade first, then FA market. Could be fun day on Saturday ... No. 1 pursuit remains No. 1 center,…
NHL Rumors: Duchene, Sharp, Vanek, Ferraro, Kovalchuk, Williams, Kunitz and more
On Matt Duchene ... B.D. Gallof: Hearing that the Avs Matt Duchene will be traded to either the Columbus Blue Jackets or the Carolina Hurricanes. Don't think the Islanders are in on Duchene anymore. Jimmy Murphy: Keep hearing that the…
2017 NHL Free Agent Tracker
We'll be updating our NHL free agent tracker as players sign, providing contract details when they are made available.
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Predators, Sabres, Rangers, Flyers, Canadiens and Golden Knights
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Connor McDavid's agent Jeff Jackson said in an email that a McDavid contract extension with the Oilers won't be done this weekend. Brian Lawton: "Working on 2 rumours involving @EdmontonOilers…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk – Bruins, Rangers, Devils, Sabres and Ligthning
On the Kevin Shattenkirk ... Jimmy Murphy: Jorden Neumann, Shattenkirk's agent, told that reports that they've narrowed his list down to the Bruins and Rangers are "inaccurate." Mike Harrington: After the Sabres conference call yesterday afternoon, and likely forget about…
NHL Rumors: Thornton, Marleau, Maple Leafs and Predators
On Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau ... Kevin Kurz: The Sharks are willing to go more than one-year for Joe Thornton as well, likely a two-year offer on the table for him as well. David Pagnotta: Have been informed that…