NHL Rumors: Several Factors Holding Back A John Tavares Contract Extension
On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: John Tavares was eligible to sign a contract extension last Saturday. GM Garth Snow and head coach John Tavares have been in regular contact with Tavares, but…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Devils, Maple Leafs and Predators
On Tyson Barrie ... The Fourth Period: Along with Matt Duchene, Colorado Avalanche teammate Tyson Barrie has had his name in the rumor mill. The Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils are among the teams that are believed to…
NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Bruins, Blue Jackets and Predators
On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater: Think that it's 70-30 that Duchene gets traded, which is down from 99-1. Adrian Dater: There is nothing imminent with Duchene. There is a good chance that he's back with…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Markov, Cap Space, and Goaltending
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tony Marinaro: (yesterday) Andrei Markov's camp is only talking with one team right now - the Philadelphia Flyers. Tony Marinaro: (today) Markov to the Flyers won't happen. He is interested in signing with them but…
NHL Trade: Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Marcus Kruger From Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded center Marcus Kruger to the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2018 5th round pick. Kruger was drafted 149th overall in the 5th round of the 2009 draft by the Blackhawks. Kruger carries a $3,083,333 salary…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and the Carolina Hurricanes
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets signed Steve Mason and Dmity Kulikov to contracts over $4 million a season, and a made a few other depth signings. They currently sit at around $64…
NHL News: Dallas Stars Sign Alexander Radulov
The Dallas Stars have signed forwards Alexander Radulov to a five year contract worth $31.5 million - a $6.25 million salary cap hit. Thoughts from the media ... Chris Johnston: "The initial contract ask for Alex Radulov was 7x$7M. He…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Alexander Radulov and Andrei Markov
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergervin continues to say that if Alexander Radulov and Andrei Markov want to return to the Habs next season, the door is open, but it will be on the…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and Matt Duchene
ColumsuOn the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets continue to look for a top-six center and continue talks with the Colorado Avalanche about Matt Duchene. The Avs traded for center Colin Wilson to…
NHL News: The Montreal Canadiens Sign Carey Price To An Eight-Year Extension
The Montreal Canadiens have signed Carey Price to an eight-year contract extension worth $84 million - a $10.5 million salary cap hit. The 29-year old Price was drafted 5th overall in the 2005 draft by the Canadiens Thoughts from the…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... John Shannon: There still hasn't been a final decision from Ilya Kovalchuk with regards to if it's the NHL or KHL. He's still going over his options. Aivis Kalnins: There are still teams that are trying…
NHL Rumors: Updates on Alexander Radulov
On Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Radulov's agent has said that they are looking for a five or six year contract. They would consider less term if a team offers "so much money that 3 years would be enough." Slava Malamud:…