NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Washington Capitals
On Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks season last year didn't go as planned and they weren't really able to take advantage of Marian Hossa's LTIR, and it didn't save them from bonus overages either. When…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – de Haan Signing Increases Canes Trade Options
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock: The Carolina Hurricanes have signed free agent defenseman Calvin de Haan to a four-year contract worth $18.2 million - a $4.55 million salary cap hit. Mark Armstrong: Owner Tom Dundon said that de…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson … Dallas Stars Front-Runners?
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Chris Stevenson: A source has said that he believes the Dallas Stars have emerged as the front-runner for defenseman Erik Karlsson. Bobby Ryan won't be part of the deal. Don't have any…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the San Jose Sharks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Andy Graziano: There are upwards of five to seven teams that have some level of interested in Maple Leafs winger Matt Martin. The New York Islanders and New York Rangers are two of the teams.…
NHL Rumors: Do the Boston Bruins Move Torey Krug For A Scoring Forward?
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: After signing John Moore to a five-year deal, the Bruins current blue line looks like: Left side: Zdeno Chara, Torey Krug, Matt Grzelcyk and Moore. Right side: Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Adam…
NHL Free Agent Frenzy: Meanwhile, in the rest of Canada…..
** Written before James Neal signed with the Calgary Flames this morning. **
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the New York Rangers
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that the signing of James van Riemsdyk doesn't change a potential contract extension for winger Wayne Simmonds. Hextall was asked if he's been talking to Simmonds' reps at…
Pucks in Depth: Three Teams Who Didn’t Do Well In Day One Of NHL Free Agency
The opening day of free agency was remarkably busy as we saw dozens of contracts inked and hundreds of millions of dollars spent. Winners and losers will sort themselves out down the road but I'm going to take a stab…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and Flyers
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle: The Sharks continue to have contract talks with free agent Dylan DeMelo. GM Doug Wilson did say that they are comfortable going forward with Tim Heed, Joakim Ryan and Radim Simek if need be.…
NHL Rumors: de Haan, Maroon, Hurricanes, Penguins, Canadiens, Sharks, Blues and Maple Leafs
On Calvin de Haan ... Pierre LeBrun: Calvin de Haan was still undecided and they are being patient. Some of the teams that were in on John Tavares showed interest in de Haan. Has other interest as well. Brian Lawton:…