2019 Worst Free Agent Signing: The Central Division
The offseason plods along as September approaches. When general managers get extended makes for compelling news, it is a sign. Anyway, for all those good signings there are always bad ones. Those are the contracts often remembered more anyway. The…
NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and Shayne Gostisbehere
Joe Thornton will sign with the San Jose Sharks eventually but it may not happen for Patrick Marleau. Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere knows the trade rumors are out of his control.
The Latest on This Summer’s Top NHL Restricted Free Agents
It's unlikely that any of the top remaining restricted free agents sign soon but things should heat up in September. A look at recent updates on the top RFAs.
NHL Rumors: Taylor Hall, Mitch Marner, and the Calgary Flames
Taylor Hall could look for Artemi Panarin money. RFAs should fall in line after Mitch Marner re-signs. The Calgary Flames will look at the market for a defenseman.
NHL Rumors and Notes: Maroon, Barbashev, Guerin, Lemieux, Seattle, and Carolina
Patrick Maroon still getting interest. No update on Ivan Barbashev. NY Rangers and Brendan Lemieux not close on a deal. Seattle team name by early 2020.
NHL Rumors: Brendan Perlini, Mikko Rantanen, and David Krejci
Avs prefer signing Mikko Rantanen long-term but okay if a short-term deal. It doesn't really make sense for the Boston Bruins to trade David Krejci.
NHL Rumors: Offer Sheets, Justin Williams, Calgary Flames, and the Detroit Red Wings
Justin Williams is still undecided. The Calgary Flames to look at the trade market for a defenseman. Anthony Mantha could get a nice raise. Mike Green could be dealt at the trade deadline.
NHL Rumors: The Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators
Sergei Bobrovsky is the perfect comparable for Braden Holtby. Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion on Colin White, Thomas Chabot, and their payroll.
NHL Rumors and Notes: Rasmus Ristolainen, Patrick Marleau, and John Tavares on Mitch Marner
Sounds like Rasmus Ristolainen is looking to get out of Buffalo. A Patrick Marleau-San Jose Sharks reunion seems unlikely. John Tavares on the Mitch Marner-Maple Leafs situation.
NHL Salary Arbitrations End: The Final Days
The last arbitration cases were settled by the middle of last week. We take a look into that and why Jake McCabe and Joel Edmundson tried to go for a $4+ million AAV.
NHL Rumors: Kevin Labanc fallout, Yaroslav Askarov, and Charlie McAvoy
Digging into the Kevin Labanc signing... Adam Kimelman of NHL.com: Alas, the quotable quotes expected to come out from San Jose at some point. Here is one from Kevin Labanc. “I did [GM Doug Wilson] a big favor ... taking…
NHL Rumors: Travis Konecny, Ivan Provorov, and Matt Murray
In this edition of NHL Rumors, we take a look at the latest on Ivan Provorov, Travis Konecny, and Matt Murray. What dollars could they command?