NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks
One New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: What the Rangers are looking for in their next coach. “We’re looking for someone who can develop players and develop a team,” Garden executive chairman Jim Dolan told The…
Atlantic Division Offseason Primer: No. of Contracts, Cap Hit, Draft Picks, UFAs and RFAs
Players under contract (Roster): 18 Positions under contract: 10 forwards, 6 defensemen, 2 goaltenders Total number of contracts: 35 Projected cap hit: $64,091,667 2018 Draft Picks: 2nd, 3rd (FLA), 4th, 6th and 7th. Unrestricted Free Agents: Rick Nash, Nick Holden, Anton Khudobin, Riley…
Potential Offseason Moves by the St. Louis Blues
After six straight NHL postseason appearances and only two years after reaching the 2016 Western Conference Finals, the St. Louis Blues failed to qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was a difficult season for the Blues. A combination…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Center Options in Spezza or Bozak?
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Vancouver Canucks should be looking for a short-term option down the middle for insurance on their longer-term investments. They should look for a veteran center to replace the…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Stevens, Montgomery, Kovalchuk and Grabner
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: believes if the Rangers are looking to hire a new head coach that brings a "no-nonsense culture and hard-edged identity," then they could look at Scott Stevens. Stevens…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Canucks and UFAs, Islanders and Tavares
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Bob McKenzie: Ilya Kovalchuk is now 35-years old and is officially off the NHL voluntary retired list. He's now an unrestricted free agent and able to talk with NHL teams. He can't officially sign a…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Top-Six Need, Ekman-Larsson and Pending UFAs
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic: Some areas of need for the Coyotes this offseason. 1. Adding a proven goal scorer or two - Their main priority this offseason should be adding at least one…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Some Potential Changes To Watch For This Offseason
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Some changes to watch for this offseason. Head coach Todd McLellan is likely coming back but there will be some new assistant coaches. The Oilers will continue to look…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Chicago Blackhawks
On the New York Islanders ... Andy Graziano of WFan Sports: John Tavares last week said he will take his time with his decision. "I'm hoping I'm coming back. I love it here," Tavares said to the assembled media before adding,…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Florida Panthers
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of The Athletic: (mailbag) Believe that Todd Nelson could be a good option for the Stars coaching position. Other options could be Sheldon Keefe, Jim Montgomery, and Jay Leach. Alain Vigneault may not be…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – No Agreement In Place With The Rangers, But He Could End Up There
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... TSN: Ilya Kovalchuk said to Sports.ru that he doesn't have an agreement in place with an NHL team and he hasn't even spoken with any team. "I got a lot of friends called. Ask, congratulate," Kovalchuk said…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Chiarelli, Rattie, Nugent-Hopkins, Defensive Needs and Potential Targets
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers CEO and Vice Chair Bob Nicholson said they are evaluating things, but GM Peter Chiarelli will return next season as their GM. “I am here today to tell…