NHL Rumors: Lennstrom, Canucks, Flyers and Nyquist
European defenseman Lennstrom getting interest Darren Dreger: Teams are interested in forward Joakim Nygard of Fargestad, as well as teammate, defenseman Theodor Lennstrom. Should the Canucks test the trade market for Hutton? Harman Dayal of The Athletic: Defenseman Ben…
Free Agents With The Most to Gain in the 2019 NHL Playoffs
Looking at some pending free agents who could improve their market value with a good Stanley Cup playoffs.
NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators and Calgary Flames
Butcher on free agency Mike Morreale: New Jersey Devils pending restricted free agent defenseman Will Butcher: "Haven't really thought about it much; just trying to get through the season. But I'm excited for it and hope we can do something…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Colorado Avalanche
Kings interested in Nico Sturm Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The Los Angeles Kings continue to have interest in NCAA free agent center Nico Sturm of Clarkson. He is getting significant interest from around the league. He's not related…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres, and the New York Islanders
Avs and Bowers talking Ryan Clark: Source is saying that the Colorado Avalanche have held "good discussions" with Shane Bowers of Boston University. A contract is still a work in progress. Sabres coaching and management Mike Harrington: "It's seemed like…
NHL News and Notes: Recent Signings, John Tavares, and David Perron
Recent Signings Tracey Myers: The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Carl Dahlstrom to a two-year contract with an $850,000 AAV. Adam Vingan: The Nashville Predators have signed Dante Fabbro to a three-year entry-level contract. Lance Lysowski: The Buffalo Sabres have signed…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers: Offseason Keys, Making A Splash, And Help Needed On The Blueline
Keys to the Florida Panthers offseason Greg Wyshynski and Chris Peters: Looking at the keys to the Florida Panthers offseason. The future of head coach Bob Boughner: The Panthers have played over .500 since the All-Star break which may help…
Stock Watch: Evaluating Top 2019 NHL UFAs
Looking at the 10 top pending NHL unrestricted free agents
Is 2019 Finally The Year of the NHL Offer Sheet?
Since 2005 there has only been eight players to sign an NHL offer sheet, six years since the one. Will all of that change this year?
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Kings, Brazeau, and Playoff Format
Quick Hits on the Maple Leafs, Canucks and Kings Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs are close to signing AHL head coach Sheldon Keefe to a contract extension. There have been no contract extension talks between the Vancouver…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the New York Rangers
Nicholson on Rieder Bruce McCurdy: Edmonton Oilers Bob Nicholson on pending free agent Tobias Rieder during a season ticket holder event. "Toby Rieder will not be signed by the Edmonton Oilers at the end of the year. Toby Rieder was…
NHL Fails When Giving Free Agency The Old College Try
The reality of the situation is that if you study the history of these late-season college free agent additions, most don't make the grade as NHLers.