NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, and a Quiet Deadline
Ristolainen won't talk about playing elsewhere. Janmark on trade rumors. De Haan on the expansion draft. Expect a quiet trade deadline.
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and the San Jose Sharks
Hamilton and Canes to table extension talks until the offseason. Hurricanes and Brind'Amour close to an extension. Marleau would consider a trade to a Cup contender.
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Vegas Golden Knights
Trade tiers for the New York Rangers. What is Buchnevich's worth? It will be a different deadline for the Golden Knights this year.
NHL Rumors: Goaltending Market, Tanner Pearson, and Kyle Palmieri
Goaltending market picking up. Injury impacts if Canucks were to move Tanner Pearson. Kyle Palmieri and his pending free agency.
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, and the Montreal Canadiens
Jets a wild card team ahead of the deadline. Teams will be calling the Senators about UFAs. Canadiens have the assets and options but may not do much.
NHL Rumors: Tanner Pearson, A Quiet Deadline? The Top Pending UFAs
Does Tanner Pearson's injury potential take him off the trade market? Notes on the top 12 pending NHL unrestricted free agents.
Ongoing Flat Salary Cap Bad News for NHL Free Agents
The NHL salary cap is going to remain flat for likely the next four years of the CBA extension that was agreed upon last summer. This is not great news for any upcoming NHL free agents.
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils
The Blackhawks would take on money. The Senators need to find a D partner for Chabot. Teams calling about Foligno. Devils will talk to Palmieri about an extension before the trade deadline.
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, and the Edmonton Oilers
Backup options for the Colorado Avalanche. The Dallas Stars aren't looking to sell yet. Edmonton Oilers to talk with pending UFAs.
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – Sam Reinhart and Taylor Hall
The Buffalo Sabres can't overpay Sam Reinhart like they did Jeff Skinner. Taylor Hall and the Sabres expected to talk soon.
NHL Rumors: Rental Options for the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have little salary cap space to work with ahead of the NHL trade deadline. A look at some rental players they could be interested in.
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Trade Tiers, Dollar-In, Dollar-Out, and Pending Free Agents
Washington Capitals trade tiers ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Dollar-in, dollar-out for the Capitals ... Nothing to report on Capitals pending free agents.