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:…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Doan, Vanek, Blues, Rangers, Leafs, Marleau and Thornton
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: GM Dale Tallon said that they are close to re-signing Mark Pysyk. Tallon added that defenseman Alex Petrovic only wanted a one-year deal to prove himself. Harvey Fialkov: Source said that Jaromir Jagr…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Bruins, Kings, Rangers, and Flames
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello when has asked about how RFAs Connor Brown and Zach Hyman contact negotiations were going: "they'll be here in October." On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan:…
NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Blue Jackets, Bruins and Predators … Kruger Trade Hang Up
On Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater: Was hearing (last night) that nothing was imminent with regards to Matt Duchene. There is trade talk and parties are thinking about it. On Duchene and the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Have…
NHL Trade: Vegas Golden Knights Trade Alex Emelin To the Nashville Predators
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded defenseman Alexei Emelin to the Nashville Predators for a 2019 3rd round pick. The 31-year old Emelin was drafted 84th overall in the 3rd round of the 2004 draft by the Canadiens. Pierre LeBrun:…
NHL News: Anaheim Ducks Sign Cam Fowler To Eight Year Extension
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks have signed Cam Fowler to an eight-year, $52 million contract extension, a $6.5 million salary cap hit. Today was the first day Fowler was eligible to sign an extension. He was…
NHL Rumors: Marleau, Rangers, Canadiens, Radulov, Stars, and Devils
On Patrick Marleau ... Darren Dreger: "Told SJ is still working on Marleau. Toronto, Dallas and Anaheim still in the mix." Bob McKenzie: "I believe it's fair to say TOR made a major push to get both Marleau and Thornton.…
NHL News: San Jose Sharks Lock Up Vlasic and Jones Long-Term
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic to an eight-year $56 million contract extension, a $7 million cap hit. The Sharks also signed goaltender Martin Jones to a six-year, $34.5 million contract extension, a $5.75 million cap hit.…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Shattenkirk, Kings and Franson
On Alex Radulov ... Pierre LeBurn: "I believe Montreal and Dallas competing on Radulov right now...." Darren Dreger: "Considerable interest from both. It's believed term is still a stumbling block." Sean Shapiro: "Believe that Radulov is still an option for…