2018 NHL Free Agents: Pacific Division — Restricted Free Agent Forwards
The offseason presents different ways to look ahead. Three of the more prominent restricted free agent defensemen from the Pacific Division were under the spotlight here. Now, we continue with the forwards. There are quite a few intriguing RFA’s out…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: The Sharks and Evander Kane are finalizing a seven-year, $49 million deal (deal official this morning). It's a deal the Sharks needed to make. Last year the Sharks…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Lamoriello, Snow, Hunter, Tavares and Kovalchuk
On New York Islanders ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 and was talking about the Islanders situation. Friedman notes that Lou Lamoriello and Garth Snow get along really well. Doug Weight has only been…
2018 NHL Free Agents: Pacific Division – Restricted Free Agent Defensemen
The offseason presents different ways to look ahead. Three of the more prominent restricted free agent forwards from the Central Division was under the spotlight here. Now, we continue with the Pacific Division. There are quite a few intriguing RFA’s…
NHL Rumors: Seattle Expansion, and the Nashville Predators
On Seattle expansion ... Patrick Quinn: According to a source, the NHL board of governors will meet on June 20th in Las Vegas, and they are expected to conditionally approve the expansion to Seattle. David Pagnotta: With the potential…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Laine, Trouba and Stastny
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sara Orlesky: Forward Patrik Laine was asked about signing a contract extension, and he said he'd like to stay in Winnipeg as long as they want him. Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Pending restricted free…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Elynuik, Dahlback, Ward, Ryan, Stempniak, and Skinner
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: GM Don Waddell said that it is unlikely that they will sign draft pick Hudson Elynuik to an entry-level deal before the June 1st deadline. Elynuik would then be eligible to re-enter the…
2018 NHL Free Agents: Central Division – Restricted Free Agent Forwards
The offseason presents a myriad of ways to look at what is ahead. Three of the more prominent restricted free agent defensemen from the Central Division were under the spotlight here. Now, we continue with the next batch of forwards.…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Lou Lamoriello, and John Tavares
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of The Athletic: Source confirms that Lou Lamoriello will be running the hockey operations for the Islanders. He'll be either the president of hockey operations, general manager, or he could hold both…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Big-Game Hunting For Blue Line Help Or Not?
On the Edmonton Oilers ... The Fourth Period: TFP reported earlier this season that the Oilers held trade talks involving defenseman Oscar Klefbom, and those trade talks are expected to continue this offseason. TSN's Ryan Rishaug wondered about Klefbom and…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Hellebuyck, Laine, Stastny and Pending Free Agents
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Emily Kaplan: Looking the keys to the offseason for the Winnipeg Jets. 1. Connor Hellebuyck - The Jets have Steve Mason for another year at $4.1 million, but the Jets need to commit long-term to pending…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Wild, Blues, and Maple Leafs
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Aivis Kalnins: Sounding like the LA Kings are exploring their options to bring back defenseman Slava Voynov from the KHL. On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Darren Dreger on WGR 550: "I think the…