Young NHL Stars Due For Big Raises Next Summer
The list of pending restricted free agents coming off their entry-level contracts is impressive.
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Bruins and Oilers
Coyotes not looking at the goalie market Pierre LeBrun: (going on the possibility of Antti Raanta being done for the season) Asked Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka if Raanta's injury means they could be looking at the goalie market for…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Salary Cap Conundrum
The Toronto Maple Leafs months-long contract standoff with William Nylander finally ended on Dec. 1 when the winger agreed to a six-year, $45-million deal. Of course, there was much relief among the denizens of Leafs Nation. Had the Leafs failed…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Leafs, Blues, Ducks, Hurricanes, Penguins, Bruins, and Flyers
Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Ottawa Senators went all in when they traded for Matt Duchene before last season. They are now going to have to consider trading him before the deadline if he doesn't plan on re-signing with them.…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Blues, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Kings, Panthers and Blackhawks
Garrioch rumor roundup Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Philadelphia Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher will make decisions on any potential changes after their road trip - four more games after last night's win. Fletcher has already been working the phones…
NHL Rumors: Matthews To Be Targeted With An Offer Sheet? Senators Will Want A Decision From Duchene
Matthews to be targeted with an offer sheet? Sportsnet: Chris Johnston says that there is a feeling that Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews could become a target for an offer sheet this offseason. “When it comes to Auston Matthews, we’re…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks looking to move a defenseman … Should They Trade Keith?
Blackhawks looking to move a defenseman? Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Chicago Blackhawks will be getting defenseman Connor Murphy soon, putting them up to eight defensemen. GM Stan Bowman said they will let things play out and has added…
Winners and Losers in Recent NHL Holdouts
Looking at some recent notable holdouts by NHL free agents, and how things worked out for both the player and the team in the aftermath.
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sharks, and Five Goalies Who Could Be Traded
Keep an eye on the Flyers Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Philadelphia Flyers are a team to keep an eye on ahead of the February 25th trade deadline. Part of the reason that GM Ron Hextall was let go was…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Playoffs, Penguins, Flyers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Senators
31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Quebec City and Houston have shown interest in having an NHL team. The NHL has met with the Palletta family of Burlington, Ontario - who wouldn't mind bringing another team to Southwestern Ontario…
Notes and Quotes: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas and William Nylander
Cap Friendly: Salary Cap hits for William Nylander's new contract. 2018-19 - $10,277,778 2019-24 - $6,962,366 Pierre LeBrun: "Any way you look at it, while it’s a crummy experience sitting out two months, when you consider the Leafs were at…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Gardiner … Flyers and Simmonds
Don't completely write off a Maple Leafs and Gardiner extension Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner is a pending free agent and will be in line for a raise from his $4.05 million salary. Nick Kypreos…