2020 NHL Draft: Ty Smilanic Has Speed and Determination
Ty Smilanic has the speed and hockey sense that could land him in the second round of the 2020 NHL draft, possibly in the first if someone believes he has second-line upside.
NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, and the Chicago Blackhawks
Unlikely the Buffalo Sabres would trade Jack Eichel. The New Jersey Devils could look to take advantage of their extra salary space for next season. Mike Gillis would talk with the Blackhawks about their presidency.
NHL News: Some Players Head To Their Teams Facilities To Start Skating
Yesterday was the first day players were allowed to use team facilities. Some opened up, some didn't.
NHL Return-To-Play Plan: The Draft Lottery
With the 24-team playoff format, losers of the play-in series have a chance to win the NHL draft lottery. There is the possibility Alexis Lafreniere could end up on the wing beside Auston Matthews or Connor McDavid/Leon Draisaitl.
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers
Two potential right-handed defenseman trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs. What could Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' next deal look like?
NHL News: 16 Teams Opening Up This Week … Fehr On Phase 3/4 Protocols and Players Speaking Up
NHL executive director Donald Fehr says there is lots of work to do on protocols for Phase 3 and Phase 4. He's proud of the players who are speaking up on racism and the protests.
Which of The Seven Non-Playoff Clubs Will Make a Splash in The NHL Free Agent Pool?
The seven teams who didn't make the league 24-team playoff format are looking towards next season. Will any of them dabble into the NHL free agent market this offseason?
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks Who Could Back and Who Could Be Gone … Jimmy Howard and the Detroit Red Wings.
San Jose Sharks who could be back and who are likely gone. Jimmy Howard hopes he's able to be able to continue and finish his career with the Detroit Red Wings.
NHL News: Roster Sizes, Canucks Not Opening Up Facilities, and Changing the Culture
NHL and NHLPA to still decide on roster sizes. Canucks won't open up facilities yet. Culture in the NHL is changing. The league is creating councils, committees and task forces.
No Asterisk Required for 2020 Stanley Cup Champion
The NHL regular season may have been cut short, but the journey for the Stanley could be long and hard and shouldn't come with an asterisk attached.
NHL Rumors: Chris Tanev and Vancouver Canucks … Marcus Foligno and the Minnesota Wild
Chris Tanev hopes that he'll be able to re-sign with the Vancouver Canucks. Marcus Foligno hopes to talk with the Minnesota Wild this offseason about a contract extension.
NHL News: Phase 3 Target Dates … Not All Teams Will Open Up Phase 2 On Monday
Phase 3 target dates Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Phase 3 - training camps - won't take place until after July 10th. Negotiations for the playoff format was hard, but the talks on the protocols were even harder for the sides.…