How The Senators Could Reach the Salary-Cap Floor in 2019-20
Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk recently pledged he'll spend close to the salary cap in every year from 2021 to 2025 once the current roster rebuild is completed, at least by his estimate. Melnyk won't be spending to the cap…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Edler And His NTC … Need To Improve Defense And On The Wing
Alex Edler on his no-trade clause Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: Vancouver Canucks 32-year old pending free agent defenseman wouldn't waive his no-trade clause ahead of last week's trade deadline when they asked if he'd consider. “It was different because there…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild
Lee's agent talking with Lamoriello ... Islanders may be concerned about term Arthur Staple: During Thursday's morning skate pending free agent Anders Lee agent was talking to New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello. Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post:…
NHL Rental Players Who Could Re-Sign With Their New Clubs
The bulk of the players moved during the NHL's annual trade deadline tend to be those slated to become unrestricted free agents at season's end. This year was no different, as the notables included right wing Mark Stone, center Matt…
NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils Taylor Hall Eligible For An Extension On July 1st
Taylor Hall eligible for an extension on July 1st Mike Morreale of NHL.com: New Jersey Devils forward Taylor Hall has another season left on his deal and is eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1st. Hall's agent Darren…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Los Angeles Kings
At least three teams checked on Edler Rick Dhaliwal: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 and said that the Calgary Flames were after Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler. Heard that the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets checked in on…
NHL Free Agent Analysis: Eric Staal Inks New Deal With Minnesota Wild
The odd thing about the NHL Trade Deadline was that Eric Staal could have been traded. Something felt off about the whole idea and yet it would not go away. Sometimes, it benefits to trust one's gut. Sure enough, Eric…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Jets, Stars, Devils, and Bruins
Habs bargain hunting Habs Links: Pierre LeBrun on TSN said the Montreal Canadiens could be looking at rental player at a cheap price if supply is greater than the demand: "I think Montreal is going bargain hunting on Monday." Johansson could…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, and the Ottawa Senators
Some potential targets for the Maple Leafs Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: The Toronto Maple Leafs have been linked to forwards Chris Kreider and Luke Glendening, and defenseman Adam McQuaid. The cost to acquire anyone on deadline day may…
NHL Rumors: Stone’s Agent Is In Ottawa, Kings In Constant Contact With Kovalchuk, and Clifford Interest
Stone's agent is in Ottawa today Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Mark Stone's agent Craig Oster is in Ottawa today to watch his nephews - Matthew and Brady Tkachuk - and possibly to speak with Senators GM Pierre Dorion.…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Predators, Maple Leafs, and Wild
Looking like Simmonds days in Philadelphia could be over Sportsnet: The trade market for Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne is going to start picking up. “I think you’re going to see some teams start pushing for him,” Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said…
NHL Rumors: Asking Price For Stone Quieting Trade Talk … Hayes Plan B For Some
Asking price quieting trade talk on Stone Sportsnet: The Ottawa Senators moved out Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel and only have Mark Stone from their remaining big three pending UFAs. Things have quieted a big on the Stone front as…
