NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks Have Cap Space But Not Able To Use It Yet
The Chicago Blackhawks have some salary cap space and a couple areas of need but are not close to anything .. Emily Kaplan: The Blackhawks now have some salary cap space, but it's usually a quiet period for the next…
NHL News: Ducks, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Sharks, and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have re-signed restricted free agents Kalle Kossila, Kevin Roy, and Andy Welinski to two-way deals. Kossila - $650,000 in the NHL and $125,000 in the minors. Roy - $874,000 in the…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Washington Capitals
Can the Jets and Trouba agree on a new contract before their arbitration the week? Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba have an arbitration hearing set for this Friday. Trouba is basically playing top…
NHL Rumors: Bruins and Rask … Stars and Seguin
Could the Bruins consider moving Tuukka Rask at some point? Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Jaroslav Halak will be a better backup to Tuukka Rask than Anton Khudobin was, and should push Rask. The Bruins haven't had a backup…
NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Avalanche, Predators, and Islanders
Ducks lock up Adam Henrique for five years ... NHL.com: The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Adam Henrique to a five-year contract extension ($5.85 million salary cap hit) that will kick in after the start of next season. After being…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Nashville Predators
Wild looking to get Zucker and Dumba locked up before arbitation ... Sarah McLellan: Minnesota Wild GM Paul Fenton on contract talks with Jason Zucker and Matt Dumba: "Still status quo. Still trying to get something done, and hopefully we do…
NHL Rumors: No Progress At This Time On An Artemi Panarin Contract Extension
Steve Gorten: Blue Jackets GM Kekalainen wouldn't comment on how his meeting with Artemi Panarin went. He said offseason meetings with players "happens quite often." Panarin's agent Dan Milstein in an email: “a good conversation. No contract progress at this time.”…
NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Avs, Jackets, Kings, Habs, Devils, Flyers, Pens, and Leafs
On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Hoven: The Ducks have signed forward Kalle Kossila to a one-year, two-way deal at $650,000. Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks have signed Kevin Roy to a one-year, two-way deal at $874,000. On the Buffalo Sabres…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, and Penguins
Blackhawks prospect goaltender looking for a trade ... Scott Powers: Ivan Nalimov was under contract in the KHL this offseason when the Blackhawks signed Kevin Lankinen. It's hard to say what his trade value is, but his agent said they…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Nashville Predators
Dylan Larkin not looking to break the bank ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: The Detroit Red Wings are hopeful they can get Dylan Larkin signed a long-term deal at a reasonable rate, and it sounds like he isn't looking…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, and Senators
Blackhawks looking to add up front ... David Pagnotta: Have been informed that the Chicago Blackhawks have been in trade talks with the Montreal Canadiens about Max Pacioretty and the Carolina Hurricanes about Jeff Skinner. The Blackhawks will have around…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, and Ducks
Dubas believes in patience ... Kristen Shilton: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas has preached the importance of patience in doing long-term deals with free agents. He would like players to understand what the team wants to do long-term and…