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.
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Babcock and Dubas
Luke Fox: Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock on Monday: "You're supposed to build the best program you can so you have as much depth so you don't miss people. If you have enough, you dn't miss a beat and…
NHL Rumors: Justin Brazeau, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Vancouver Canucks
Teams interested in Brazeau TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are at least five to seven teams that are in the mix for the undrafted Justin Brazeau. The Toronto Maple Leafs have expressed some interest. Boston, St. Louis, Nashville, Vegas,…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – What The Offseason May Bring
What the Buffalo Sabres may be looking at this offseason Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News: (mailbag) The Buffalo Sabres could use some more size and physical presence on their roster for next season. Jeff Skinner won't be going anywhere,…
So Is it Philipp Grubauer or Semyon Varlamov for the Colorado Avalanche?
Goaltending for the Colorado Avalanche hasn't been consistent during the second half of the season, a problem that isn't new for the Avs.
NHL News: Heading To The AHL … Signings And Expected Signings
Two players sent to the AHL Dallas Stars: The Stars have reassigned goaltender Landon Bow to the AHL. Philadelphia Flyers: The Flyers have loaned forward Justin Bailey to the AHL. Signing and some expected signings Aaron Portzline of The Athletic:…
The Detroit Red Wings Are Facing Pivotal Offseason
Over the past three seasons, the Detroit Red Wings have been rebuilding their roster. During that period, they've placed emphasis on restocking with promising young talent. Questions abound regarding the future of general manager Ken Holland. Currently under contract through…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and the New Jersey Devils
Oilers could look towards Europe Jim Matheson: The Edmonton Oilers could look at some of the older European free agents that might be able to step right into their lineup. In the past, they've been able to add some checkers,…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and the New York Rangers
Islanders could look to move a defenseman or two Arthur Staple of The Athletic: With the development of some of their young players this season, the New York Islanders could consider trading defenseman Nick Leddy this offseason. “He may not…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, and the San Jose Sharks
Blues to re-sign one of two defensemen? Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Expect the St. Louis Blues to try to re-sign one of their pending UFA defenseman in Jay Bouwmeester and Carl Gunnarsson but not both. Can't see…