Top 10 Remaining Free Agent Forwards
Written by Greg Stamper, who can be found on twitter @g_stamp91 July 15 marked the day that the once bountiful NHL free agent market got extremely thin. With the top two centres remaining in Derek Roy and Mike Ribeiro both signing…
NHL Rumors II: Capitals, Blackhawks, Oilers and Predators
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Speculation out of Detroit that they are looking at Capitals right-handed Dman Mike Green. The Capitals could use a second line center, and head coach Barry Trotz has spoken highly of Gustav Nyquist. The Caps would…
NHL Rumors I: Ennis-Sabres All But Official … Colburne Expects To Avoid Arbitration
Kevin Weekes: Tyler Ennis is believed to have agreed to five-year deal with the Sabres in the $23 million range, a $4.6 million salary cap. Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Multiple sources saying the Sabres have signed Ennis, but…
NHL News: Blues, Sharks, Leafs, Oilers, Jets and Panthers
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues signed defenseman Chris Butler to one-year, two-way deal. He'll get $650,000 in the NHL and $400,000 in the AHL. "St. Louis reached out the first or second day of free agency,…
NHL Rumors II: Avs, Canucks, Devils, KHL and Kings
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: (mailbag) With eight defenseman signed to contracts, and seven on one-way deals, the Avs could look to move one, though Patrick Roy likes to have a surplus on the blueline. They could use Stefan…
NHL Rumors I: Predators, Oilers, Rangers and Bruins
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Mike Ribeiro on some problems he dealt with last year that led to his buyout. "My wife and I still go to therapy, and couples therapy. What couples do to get healthy, I'm doing it,"…
Quick Hits: Islanders, Rangers, Jackets, Wild and Coyotes
Arthur Staple: The Islanders have signed Calvin de Haan to a three-year, $5.9 million contract. They also signed Casey Cizikas to a two-year, $2 million contract. NY Rangers: The Rangers have signed forward Matthew Lombardi. Shawn Mitchell: The Blue Jackets…
NHL News: The Predators Sign Derek Roy
Nashville Predators: The Predators have signed Derek Roy to a one-year contract worth $1 million. Predators GM David Poile on the signing. “Derek brings us added depth, playmaking ability and experience at center, helping complement our young, developing wingers,” Poile…
NHL Rumors II: Preds in on Roy and No Surgery for Crosby
Josh Rimer: Rimer has been told that the Predators are also expected to announce the signing of Derek Roy soon. Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Derek Roy continues to be an option for the Predators. He would likely get less…
NHL News: The Predators Sign Mike Ribeiro
Nashville Predators: The Predators have signed center Mike Ribeiro to a one-year, $1.05 million contract. “Mike is a talented veteran center who has produced offensively everywhere he has played,” Poile said. “We have done our due diligence and believe Mike…
NHL Rumors: Ribeiro, Bruins and Oilers
TVA Sports: (google translate) Renaud Lavoie is reporting that Mike Ribeiro should make a decision on his future this week. He could have interest from a team in the West and a team in the East. Retirement is unlikely for…
NHL Rumors II: Red Wings Trade Candidates … Yandle Talks Quieting
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings are done with the free agent market, and trade talks have slowed down. The Wings are still hoping to trade for a top-four right-handed defenseman. There is still the chance that they re-sign…