NHL Rumors: Panthers, Canucks, Islanders, and Rangers
Panthers may not be done Jameson Olive: Recently spoke with Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon who said there were still some players that are available that they like. The Panthers may not be finished this offseason. Linden's departure not really…
NHL News: Rangers, Canucks, Capitals, Flames and Blues
Rangers lock up a young defenseman for six years Colin Stephenson of Newsday: The New York Rangers and Brady Skjei agreed on a six-year contract worth $31.5 million - a $5.25 million salary cap hit. Skjei had been scheduled for salary arbitration.…
NHL News: Stars, Blackhawks, Lombardi, Capitals and Wilson
Stars Smith clears waivers Mark Stepneski: Stars Gemel Smith cleared waivers yesterday. Sean Shapiro: The Stars putting Smith on waivers and him clearing helps the Stars case for salary arbitration. Crawford will be ready for the start of the season…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Matthews, van Riemsdyk, and Moore
Auston Matthews talking about John Tavares, Maple Leafs captaincy, their depth up the middle, potential wingers, meeting with Mike Babcock, contract status, and his offseason. Asked if contract talks have started at all: "Ya, I mean they've obviously started. I…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks … Notes On Some Remaining UFAs
Varying reports coming out of Vancouver Elliotte Friedman: Have been hearing that there Dean Lombardi is a serious contender for an open position with the Canucks. Satiar Shah: "Canucks ownership doesn’t move on from someone unless they have a good…
NHL Rumors: Leafs Prospect, Flyers Almost Done, and Trade Route For Blackhawks
Leafs prospect Dzierkals decision soon Aivis Kalnins: Source is saying that a decision on Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Martins Dzierkals could be made soon. Dzierkals has an option for Dinamo Riga of the KHL. He would rather sign with the Maple…
NHL News: Free Agent Signings, Trevor Linden Leaving Canucks, Jarome Iginla Retires, and Isles Add Goalie Coach
Some signings from yesterday Minnesota Wild: The Wild and Jason Zucker agreed on a five-year contract worth $27.5 million - a $5.5 million salary cap hit. 2018-19: $5 million 2019-20: $6.25 million 2020-21: $4.8 million 2021-22: $6.25 million 2022-23: $5.5…
NHL Rumors: Jake Virtanen, Artemi Panarin, and Henrik Zetterberg
The Canucks closing in on getting Virtanen re-signed Irfaan Gaffar: Have been hearing that contract talks between forward Jake Virtanen's reps and the Vancouver Canucks are going well. A new deal is expected to be done at some point this…
NHL Rumors: Wild and Zucker … Jets and Trouba
Wild and Zucker agent to talk extension today ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: The Minnesota Wild and restricted free agent forward Jason Zucker continue to talk about a contract ahead of their Saturday arbitration hearing. Zucker is believed to…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Larkin … Flyers and Free Agents
Red Wings and Larkin progressing to an extension ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: The Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin are making some progress on a long-term contract extension according to Larkin, and a deal should be done before…
NHL News: Ducks and Montour … Jets, Tanev, and Trouba
Ducks and Montour submit arbitration numbers ... Elliotte Friedman: The Anaheim Ducks have asked for a two-year deal at a salary cap hit of $1.5 million, while Montour asked for a one-year deal at $4.75 million. Cap Friendly: "#Ducks Brandon…
2019 NHL Free Agency: Early Look At Top Tier The Defensemen and Goaltenders
It is never too early to peak into what the 2019 NHL Free Agent class could look like. We've already looked at the top tier forwards, and now we'll take a quick look at the top tier potential 2019 free…