Carolina Hurricanes 2015-16 Season Primer
Our first look into the Metropolitan division. Carolina Hurricanes 2014-15 Record: 30-41-11, 71 points (8th Place in Metropolitan Division, 26th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed Playoffs Total Cap hit: $59,161,665 Total Salary: $58,995,833 Salary Cap Space: $12,238,335 Source: Generel Fanager In: T.J. Hensick, C (FA-Minors),…
Rumors and Notes: UFAs, Wild, Paille, Leafs, and Phillips
Michael Traikos of the Toronto Sun: Some remaining free agents with less than two weeks to training camp: Cody Franson (reports of the Bruins and Sabres being interested), Jiri Tlusty (Hurricanes maybe), Sean Bergenheim, Curtis Glencross, Marek Zidlickly, and Brad…
Calgary Flames 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Calgary Flames heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. 2014-15 Record: 45-30-7, 97 points (3rd Place in the Pacific Division and 16th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Lost in the 2nd round to…
Rumors and Notes: Okposo, Draisaitl, Clowe, Johnson, and the Flyers
Arthur Staple: There is no truth to the talk of recent contract extension talks between the Islanders and Kyle Okposo. It has been quiet for most of the summer. Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers coach Todd McLellan on…
Buffalo Sabres 2015-16 Season Primer
Projected 2015-16 Range: 7th in the Atlantic, lottery pick contender 2014-15 Record: 23-51-8, 54 points (Last Place in the Atlantic Division and 30th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed playoffs Total Cap hit: $59,382,855 Total Salary: $64,628,531 Salary Cap Space: $12,017,145 Source: General Fanager In: Carlo Colaiacovo, D…
Rumors and Notes: RFAs, Huberdeau, Backstrom, and the Flames
NHL Numbers: Remaining unsigned RFAs: Micheal Ferland (CGY), Marcus Kruger (CHI), Stefan Elliott and Freddie Hamilton (COL), Jonathan Huberdeau (FLA), Brock Nelson (NYI) and John Albert (WPG). George Richards: Talk is that the Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau have agreed on…
Rumors: Backes, Seidenberg and Players Who Could be Traded
Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall indirectly denied a report that they inquired about Blues David Backes. Brayden Schenn's name was mentioned in the rumor. Tim Panaccio: GM Hextall shot down Backes trade rumors, referencing past rumors involving the Flyers…
Boston Bruins 2015-16 Season Primer
Our first look at the Atlantic Division - the Boston Bruins season outlook. Projected 2015-16 Range: 4th in the Atlantic, NHL Playoffs bubble team 2014-15 Record: 41-27-14, 96 points (5th Place in Atlantic Division and 17th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed playoffs Total Cap hit: $66,635,667 Total Salary: $68,279,166…
Rumors and Notes: Canadian Dollar, Stamkos, Kopitar, and Ferland
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said earlier this offseason that his No. 1 priority was to sign Steven Stamkos to contract extension. Training camp is only two weeks away and an extension doesn't appear…
Rumors: Blackhawks, Raanta, Senators and Bruins
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: The Blackhawks have not asked Patrick Kane if he'd waive his no-movement clause according to a source that is close to Kane. Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Former Blackhawks goalie Antti Raanta on the…
Morning Hits: Trade Deadline, Sarich, Red Wings, and Predators
Renaud Lavoie: The NHL Trade Deadline will be February 29th at 3:00 PM ET. Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: Veteran defenseman Cory Sarich is wanting to return to the NHL after missing all of last season due to a…
Rumors II: Raanta, Hurricanes, and Red Wings
Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports: Antti Raanta lost his backup job to Scott Darling during last year's Stanley Cup playoffs, and he wasn't happy with it according to a readers translation from a Finnish paper. “I was really hoping Nashville…