NHL Rumors: Trouba – Oilers, Bruins, Sabres and Ducks
On Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets ... Gary Lawless: The Jets are talking with teams that might be interested in Jacob Trouba. Trouba's agent is talking with teams about what they are looking for in a contract. Teams are…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Senators and Coyotes
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: There was no update on the Vladimir Sobotka situation yesterday. Somewhat related, coach Ken Hitchcock said that they will get a look at Jaden Schwartz and Robby Fabbri at center. On the…
NHL Rumors: The Cost and Potential Landing Spots for Jacob Trouba
On Jacob Trouba ... Gary Lawless: After making some calls around the league yesterday, the Jets don't have interest in trading Trouba unless they can get a left-handed defenseman of similar ability and age. Gary Lawless: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff…
Metropolitan Division: Columbus Blue Jackets Season Primer
A quick look at the Columbus Blue Jackets heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Salary Cap Situation Projected Cap Hit: $69,182,143 Projected Cap Space: $3,817,857 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $3,817,857 Deadline Cap Space :…
Pacific Division: Calgary Flames Season Primer
A quick look at the Calgary Flames heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $64,405,400 Projected Cap Space: $8,594,600 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $8,594,600 Deadline Cap Space : $38,675,700 Todays Cap Hit…
NHL Rumors: Marchand, Maple Leafs and Flames
On Brad Marchand, the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Ken Campbell of The Hockey News: Brad Marchand will be an unrestricted free agent after the season, and some are envisioning him beside Sidney Crosby. It will probably never happen…
NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba Trade Request Fallout
Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Jacob Trouba last night after his trade request was made public. “I didn't want it to get to this point,” Trouba said in a telephone interview on Saturday night. “I wanted to keep everything…
Jacob Trouba Requests Trade – Statements from Agent and Jets
On Jacob Trouba's trade request ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jacob Trouba's agent, Kurt Overhardt, released a statement saying that his client as requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. “Our client, Jacob Trouba, will not be attending the Winnipeg…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Sabres, Rangers, Ducks and Oilers
On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: The Flames plan could be to use Sam Bennett as their second line center this season. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma: "At the 13th forward position and…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong met with Vladimir Sobotka and his agent at the World Cup. Armstrong said that the situation is more complicated than he was originally led to believe. Sobotka's camp…
Morning Hits: Steen, Failed Physicals and Injury Notes
On the St. Louis Blues ... St. Louis Blues: The Blues and Alex Steen agree on a four-year contract extension worth $23 million. Cap Friendly: Steen's salary cap hit will be $5.75 million. The Blues have $59.4 million committed to 16 players…
Atlantic Division: Buffalo Sabres Season Primer
A quick look at the Buffalo Sabres heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $65,387,024 Projected Cap Space: $7,612,976 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $7,612,976 Deadline Cap Space : $34,258,392 Todays Cap Hit :…