NHL Free Agency: An Update on This Summer’s Notable NHL UFAs
The NHL free-agent period opens at noon ET on July 1, 2018. Here's a look at recent news regarding this summer's noteworthy unrestricted free agents. John Tavares - Center - New York Islanders On Saturday, Tavares' agent informed the Islanders…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Lightning, Penguins and Canucks
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: Would be a surprise if the Flyers were able to sign James van Riemsdyk, Mike Green or David Perron. The Flyers could look at Paul Stastny, who could be a second or third…
NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Canes, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Wings, Wild, Habs and Lots More
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: The Ducks put Korbinian Holzer on regular waivers, not the buyout/termination type of waivers. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The conditional pick the Coyotes sent to the Red Wings in the…
NHL News: Qualify And Not Qualified Lists For 16 Teams
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: The Sabres sent qualifying offers to Justin Bailey, Nick Baptiste, Sean Malone, Danny O’Regan, Sam Reinhart and C.J. Smith. John Vogl: The Sabres didn't send qualifying offers to Robin Lehner, Victor Antipin, Scott Wilson,…
NHL Rumors: Bozak, Stastny, Perron, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Kings and Capitals
On Tyler Bozak ... Darren Dreger: There is strong interest in Maple Leafs pending free agent center Tyler Bozak. Several calls were taken yesterday. Darren Dreger: The Maple Leafs still in on Bozak. On Paul Stastny ... Craig Custance: The…
NHL Free Agent Analysis: John Carlson Re-Signing With The Washington Capitals
John Carlson re-signed with the Washington Capitals over the weekend. This contract pays him $64 million over eight years. There exists some interesting signing bonuses including the lockout proof year. Carlson comes off a career year and an excellent playoff…
NHL Rumors: Hutton, Nash, Cole, Johnson and Letestu
On Carter Hutton ... Pierre LeBrun: At least eight teams contacted pending UFA goaltender Carter Hutton yesterday. He had a .931 save percentage in 32 games last season. The list will need to be shortened over the next couple days…
NHL Rumors: Slow Trade Market, Avs, Flyers, Canucks, de Haan, Schaller, Archibald, and Vanek
On the slow trade market, and free agency ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: Is John Tavares and a few other pending free agents holding up the trade market? “I don’t really know why, but that’s probably a…
NHL Free Agent Analysis: Ilya Kovalchuk Signing With The Los Angeles Kings
Ilya Kovalchuk agreed in principle to a three year, $6.25 million AAV deal over the weekend that can be made 'official' on July 1st. By now, there have been several articles floating out there on expected impacts. Let's do something a…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights – Neal, Perron, Sbisa and Reaves
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Sheng Peng: Golden Knights GM George McPhee said that they extended contract offers to James Neal, David Perron, Luca Sbisa and Ryan Reaves. McPhee added that Reaves wants longer term on a deal. David…
NHL News: Coyotes, Wings, Sens, Rangers, Blues, Canucks, and Capitals
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes acquired defenseman Robbie Russo from the Detroit Red Wings for a conditional 2019 seventh-round draft pick. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Renaud Lavoie: The Red Wings put defenseman Xavier Ouellet on…