NHL Rumors: Canucks, Golden Knights, Coyotes, Doan and Hockey Canada
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Vancouver Canucks talked to unrestricted free agent Brandon Pirri's camp two weeks ago and haven't spoken since (as of a couple days ago). On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Luke Fox of…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Some Markov Fallout
On Andrei Markov ... Aivis Kalnins: Andrei Markov signed a two-year deal with Ak Bars Kazan. thinks that Markov has an opt out clause in his contract for the second year, but unclear at this time. On the Montreal Canadiens…
NHL News: Predators Lock Ryan Johansen Up For Eight Years
The Nashville Predators have re-signed restricted free agent center Ryan Johansen to an eight-year deal worth $64 million, a $8 million salary cap hit. The soon-to-be 25-year old suffered a thigh injury in Game 4 of the Conference Finals and…
NHL News: 2018 Draft, Hurricanes, Sabres, Neil and Letang
On the 2018 NHL Entry Draft ... Mike Heika: The NHL and Dallas Stars will be making an announcement tomorrow and it's expected that they'll be announcing the Stars will be hosting the 2018 NHL entry draft. On Carolina Hurricanes…
NHL Rumors: Will Butcher – Penguins and Canucks
On Will Butcher, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Teams aren't able to talk to Butcher's camp until the 16th, with the Avs holding his rights until the 15th. Butcher's agent did say this…
NHL Rumors: King, Canucks, Devils, Kerfoot and Canadiens
On Dwight King ... Rick Dhaliwal: Have been hearing that free agent forward Dwight King will be signing a contract to play in the KHL this season. The Vancouver Canucks showed mild interest in King. Dennis Bernstein: King would get…
NHL News: Andrei Markov Leaving The NHL And Is Headed To The KHL
On Andrei Markov ... Montreal Canadiens: Andrei Markov: "I've made my decision to move back to Russia and play in the KHL." Renaud Lavoie: Markov will head back to Russia tomorrow to play in the KHL. Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Andrei…
NHL Rumors-Notes: Will Butcher – Avalanche, Stars, Maple Leafs and Devils
On the Colorado Avalanche and Will Butcher ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: Will Butcher has let the Avalanche know that he won't be signing with them and will become a UFA on August 15th. “We informed the Avalanche of…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Granlund, Niederreiter and Foligno
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Minnesota Wild are set to have salary arbitration hearings next week for forwards Nino Niederreiter and Mikael Granlund. The Wild are hoping to be able to get a…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs and Bruins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The only way the New York Rangers would be able to trade for Toronto Maple Leafs center Tyler Bozak and his $4.2 million cap…
NHL News: Rangers, Canadiens, Avalanche, Devils, and KHL Suspensions
On the New York Rangers ... Craig Morgan: Contract breakdown for Mika Zibanejad's new five-year contract. 2017-18: $5.000 + $1.000 SB 2018-19: $5.500 2019-20: $5.350 2020-21: $2.650 + $2.500 SB 2021-22: $4.750 Andy Graziano: "Zibanejad has averaged 18 goals and…
NHL Rumors: NJ Devils, Boston Bruins and NY Rangers
On the New Jersey Devils ... Luke Fox of Sportnet: Devils forward Taylor Hall doesn't think the team is done making moves this offseason. “We’ve got some good pieces. I don’t think they’re done by any means. I think there’s…