NHL Rumors and Notes: McElhinney, Leivo, Lehtonen, Hossa and Lupul
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of Toronto Sun: Curtis McElhinney wasn't the Maple Leafs first choice as a backup to Frederik Anderson. An agent thinks that they got caught in the higher prices for backups this offseason…
NHL News: Ekman-Larsson, Waivers, Brook, Karlsson and Wilson
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left last night's game in overtime with a lower-body injury after falling awkwardly near the boards. He will be re-evaluated today. “I’ve seen sometimes they’re…
Pacific Division: Los Angeles Kings Season Primer
Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $68,168,560 Projected Cap Space: $6,831,440 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $6,831,440 Deadline Cap Space: $31,766,196 Todays Cap Hit: $68,168,560 Roster: 21/23 Contracts: 45/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…
NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene: Islanders, Canucks, and Senators
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) All it takes is one phone call to get back into it, but get the sense that the New York Islanders haven't been aggressive in their pursuit of Matt…
NHL Rumros: Jagr, Athanasiou, Maroon, Turris, Duchene and Iginla
On Jaromir Jagr ... Aivis Kalnins: Jaromir Jagr's agent said to expect an announcement on where Jagr will play this season on October 5th ... "Clarity on his future will be on 5th, NHL regular season begins on 4th of…
NHL News: Waivers, Avs, Rangers, Wings ,Wild, Leafs and Blackhawks
On waivers yesterday ... Renaud Lavoie: Zach Redmond - Montreal Canadiens Zach Palmquist - Minnesota Wild Jeff Glass - Chicago Blackhawks Kyle Baun - Chicago Blackhawks Philip Varone - Philadelphia Flyers Corban Knight - Philadelphia Flyers Greg Carey - Philadelphia…
Atlantic Division: Florida Panthers Season Outlook
Forwards The Panthers mass exodus up front means that their young core group will have to carry the offensive load. Gone are future Hall-of-Famer Jaromir Jagr, 30-goal scorer Jonathan Marchessault, Thomas Vanek, Reilly Smith, Jussi Jokinen and Shawn Thornton, who…
Atlantic Division: Florida Panthers Season Primer
Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $64,114,999 Projected Cap Space: $10,885,001 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $10,885,001 Deadline Cap Space: $50,615,255 Todays Cap Hit: $64,114,999 Roster: 18/23 Contracts: 39/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Penguins, Red Wings, Canucks, Avalanche and Rangers
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: There has been no progress between the Columbus Blue Jackets and restricted free agent Josh Anderson. It doesn't look like either side has budged in the past eight days. John Shannon: The…
NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene: Senators, Blue Jackets, Predators and Ducks
On Matt Duchene ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1260 and was asked about Matt Duchene. Dreger said that as of Wednesday, there was nothing new, but there is still "considerable interest." “Ottawa has surfaced…
NHL News: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Senators, Canadiens and Kings
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs added Joffrey Lupul to their "IR" list. They completed Lupul's Injured Non-Roster Form which is normal after someone fails their medical. Joffrey Lupul: Statement: "I responded earlier this week…
Pacific Division: Edmonton Oilers Season Primer
Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $66,672,000 Projected Cap Space: $8,328,000 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $8,328,000 Deadline Cap Space: $38,725,200 Todays Cap Hit: $66,672,000 Roster: 24/23 Contracts: 49/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…