NHL News: Watson, Voynov, Schmaltz, Tortorella, Skille, and Key Dates
Austin Watson suspended for 27 games Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean: The NHL has suspended Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson for 27 games after their investigation into his domestic assault charge which he pleaded no contest to earlier this offseason.…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Lightning, Senators, and Erik Karlsson
The Golden Knights still have the assets to add Erik Karlsson James O'Brien of NBC Sports: The Vegas Golden Knights have just under $9.5 million salary cap space, and have David Clarkson's $5.25 million for LTIR if need be. The…
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Pacioretty, Rangers, and Sabres
Trade talk around the league picking up Jimmy Murphy: Trade talk has picked up over the past 48 hours, though nothing appears to be imminent. The Bruins are one of the teams that have checked in on Columbus Blue Jackets…
NHL Rumors: Oilers and Nurse … Jets and Trouba
Nurse has a two-year offer from the Oilers Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on Darnell Nurse's contract situation: "By all accounts, Nurse's contract negotiations are not going well at all. So we'll have to wait and see on that." Bob McKenzie: (responding…
NHL News: Steve Yzerman Steps Down As Tampa Bay Lightning GM
Elliotte Friedman: It's sounding like Steve Yzerman will be stepping down as the GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Julian BriseBois taking over as their general manager. Joe Smith: Yzerman let players know in a meeting today that…
NHL Trade: The Bruins Send Adam McQuaid To The Rangers
The Boston Bruins have traded defenseman Adam McQuaid to the New York Rangers for defenseman Steven Kampfer, a 2019 fourth-round pick, and a conditional 2019 seventh-round pick. The 31-year old McQuaid was drafted 55th overall in the 2nd round of…
NHL Rumors: William Nylander And The Toronto Maple Leafs Still Working On A Deal
RFA William Nylander could miss the start of training camp Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Contract talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander have been kept quiet. It is believed that Nylander could get an extension close…
NHL Rumors: Stars and Seguin … Kings and Pacioretty … Golden Knights, Gusev, and Karlsson
Stars and Seguin continue to talk extension David Pagnotta: Tyler Seguin's camp and the Dallas Stars were expected to talk again either yesterday or sometime today about an extension. The Stars know how important it is to get Seguin signed…
NHL News: PTOs, Senators Vision, and Pacioretty Notes
Two teams won't be being anyone in on a PTO John Vogl: Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill said they likely won't have any veterans on PTOs at training camp: "We’ve talked to some players about that possibility, but right now…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Ducks and Eaves … Flyers … Rangers and Hayes
Eaves could get into a preseason game Lisa Dillman of The Athletic: Anaheim Ducks forward Patrick Eaves was only able to get into two games last year after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. There is some optimistic hope that Eaves would…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Bieksa, Ottawa Senators, and the Carolina Hurricanes
Bieksa still looking for the perfect fit Dan Murphy: Unrestricted free agent defenseman Kevin Bieksa has had some offers this offseason, but he continues to look for the perfect fit. His family will remain in California regardless of where he…
NHL Trade: Canadiens Trade Max Pacioretty To Golden Knights For Tomas Tatar, Nick Suzuki, And A Pick
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights for forwards Tomas Tatar, Nick Suzuki and a 2019 2nd round pick (previously acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets). The 29-year old Pacioretty was drafted 22nd overall…