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…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the New York Rangers
Alzer did get some trade interest David Pagnotta: When he was placed on waivers, Montreal Canadiens Karl Alzner did get some interest. Heard that the Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche were among the teams…
NHL Signings: Nylander Inks Last Minute Deal
Things appeared to be bleak as far as William Nylander staying in Toronto. However, at the last minute, the forward inked a new six year deal. This new contract will pay him just a shade under $7 million AAV for…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Nylander Going Down To The Final Hour
Maple Leafs and Nylander going down to the final hour @Prospects_Watch: Bob McKenzie said yesterday that he believes the Maple Leafs and Nylander will come down to the final hour. @Prospects_Watch: McKenzie: "I don't think there's a very good chance…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Flyers looking at Nylander? Frank Seravalli: The Philadelphia Flyers are believed to be among the teams that Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas has spoken with in the past few days. Not sure if there is a fit between the…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Maple Leafs, Bruins, and Flyers
Friedman on the Blues, Maple Leafs and Bruins Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The St. Louis Blues are open for a variety of possibilities and there are only a few things they wouldn't consider. Believe that Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander…
NHL Rumors: Deadline For The Toronto Maple Leafs – William Nylander Is Fast Approaching
Deadline for Nylander is fast approaching Pierre LeBrun: "The Maple Leafs' priority/hope is still to re-sign William Nylander but my understanding with that with just two days to go to the signing deadline, Toronto has circled back to some teams…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the Detroit Red Wings
If the Blues were to acquire Howard, they'd need to move Allen Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: TSNs Darren Dreger noted earlier this week that the St. Louis Blues had been watching Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard. Dreger…