NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Blue Jackets and Avalanche
On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that the Bruins and restricted free agent forward David Pastrnak are close on a new contract. Not exactly sure on the numbers, but would guess that it's a five-year deal at…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Donnellon of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers GM Ron Hextall denied having interest in unrestricted free agent defenseman Andrei Markov. “Don’t believe everything you read or hear,’’ Hextall said, addressing Monday’s report from a…
NHL News: Edmonton Oilers Sign Connor McDavid To Contract Extension
The Edmonton Oilers have signed Connor McDavid to an eight-year contract extension worth million, a $12.5 million million salary cap hit. Nick Cotsonika: "McDavid: "I wanted to show my commitment ... that I'm in it for the long haul."" Some…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Kovalchuk, Franson and Free Agents
On the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk .... Andrew Gross of The Record: Ilya Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman confirmed yesterday that Kovalchuk will be playing next season in the KHL and not coming back to the NHL. The New…
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…