NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators And Erik Karlsson – Golden Knights, Lightning, Rangers, and Avalanche
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... ** Bruce Garrioch: (4:53 PM) "Dorion says he made an offer to Karlsson today." Bruce Garrioch: "Dorion says "we start Oct. 4th. We've got lots of time" when asked if there's a…
NHL Free Agents: John Tavares Signs With The Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed center John Tavares to a seven year contract for $77 million, a $11 million salary cap hit. The 27-year old Tavares was drafted 1st overall in the 2009 draft by the Islanders. Pierre LeBrun:…
NHL Rumors: Grabner, de Haan, Rieder, Blackhawks, Islanders, Wild, Blues and More
On Michael Grabner ... Bob Stauffer: "I believe the Oilers are in the mix on Grabner...but a longshot. Many have suggested a NY-area team. But hearing Arizona pursuing hard." On Calvin de Haan ... David Pagnotta: "Calvin de Haan continues…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Slepyshev, Aaltonen, Kovalchuk, Maroon, Blackhawks, Jackets, Wild, Lightning, Leafs, and Knights
On Anton Slepyshev ... Aivis Kalnins: "CSKA Moscow is also expected to announce the signing of Anton Slepyshev to a two-year deal." On Miro Aaltonen ... Aivis Kalnins: "Miro Aaltonen has signed with Podolsk Vitjaz of the KHL" Aivis Kalnins:…
NHL Rumors: Ryan O’Reilly – Sabres, Blues, and Sharks
On the Buffalo Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly ... Pierre LeBrun: "Was just emailing with a source from league head office on this. Sabres got clarification from the NHL that while ROR bonus was payable today, they've got until midnight tonight…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Grabner, Rieder, Oilers, Habs, Wild, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Pens, and Blues
On Michael Grabner ... Craig Custance: "Nothing done yet on Grabner. He'll be an interesting one to watch as the dominos fall." On Tobias Rieder ... Darren Dreger: "Darren Ferris, agent for Tobias Rieder will present his final 3 options…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Detroit Red Wings, Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Darren Dreger: "Vanek has agreed to a 1 year deal with Detroit. Believed to be $3 million." Craig Custance: "Detroit setting up to have lots of cap space for 2019 free agency. Vanek, Howard,…
John Tavares Rumors and Notes: Tavares Not Into Signing A One-Year Deal Then A Long-Term Deal Later On
On John Tavares ... John Shannon: "At the risk of blowing twitter up... John Tavares has no deadline to sign a deal. The June 30 mark was only for the NYI. And that was only for an 8 year term."…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Tavares, Sabres, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Blues and Golden Knights
On John Tavares ... Bob McKenzie: "If you think you’re frustrated by the lack of news/clarity on John Tavares, imagine being one of the teams who pitched him not having heard anything yet. Brian Lawton: "I was told final @NYIslanders…
NHL Rumors and ‘Signings’: Leafs and Tavares, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Oilers, Wild and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares ... Elliotte Friedman: There is now official confirmation that John Tavares did not sign last night and is only eligible to sign a seven-year deal. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It appears that…
NHL Rumors: Flames and Ryan, Brodziak, Rieder, Wagner, Bruins, and Blues
On Free Agency ... Ted Starkey: "In free agency, it only takes one overpriced offer to lure a free agent away. This is why teams are loath to get to this point, and will either sign or trade away well…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Panarin, Cole, and Free Agency
On the Columbus Blue Jackets, Artemi Panarin, and Free Agency ... Darren Dreger: Teams that could make sense to trade for Blue Jackets Artemi Panarin include San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders,…