NHL Free Agent Watch: Josh Bailey and Jonathan Marchessault
Josh Bailey, RW – New York Islanders Despite his solid 2016-17 campaign (13 goals, 43 assists), few likely thought Josh Bailey would be the top scorer at this juncture of the NHL season among upcoming free agents. But at 40…
Pucks in Depth: McAvoy Should Be A Calder Favorite … Kane A Rental Worth Paying For
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy should be a Calder Trophy favorite ... Charlie McAvoy hasn’t been getting a lot of mainstream attention – most of it goes to flashy forwards like Brock Boeser, Mathew Barzal, Clayton Keller, and Nico Hischier –…
NHL Free Agent Watch: Evander Kane and Mike Green
Evander Kane, LW – Buffalo Sabres In the midst of his best NHL year, maintaining an almost point-per-game pace while toiling with the bottom-dwelling Sabres, Kane is due a big payday come next summer. A nine-year vet who is still…
2018 NHL Free Agent Watch: Patrick Maroon and Ian Cole
Patrick Maroon, LW – Edmonton Riding next to Connor McDavid on the Oilers’ top line, Maroon is in a plum spot to rack up points and continue to prove himself as a gritty presence. While 2017-18 hasn’t started the way…
2018 NHL Free Agent Watch: Joe Thornton and Mikael Backlund
Joe Thornton, San Jose Sharks While the Sharks got off to a bit of a slow start, their seven wins in the last ten games has their record at a decent 8-6-0. Jumbo has again played a key role as…
2018 NHL Free Agent Watch: James Neal and Paul Stastny
Taking a closer look at two of the top pending 2018 NHL unrestricted free agents. James Neal – Vegas Golden Knights For the expansion Vegas squad slowing a bit with two straight losses after defying NHL logic in an 8-1-0…
NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Avalanche, Canadiens, Senators and Flyers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks activated goaltender Ryan Miller from the IR and he could/should get the start today. Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Defenseman Sami Vatanen returned the Ducks lineup after missing their first…
NHL Free Agents: Top 2018 Unrestricted Free Agents – Tavares and Carlson
Taking a look at two of the top 2018 NHL unrestricted free agents. John Tavares, New York Islanders As the biggest name in the upcoming free agent derby, the next contract Tavares signs will dwarf his expiring $5.5M one, likely…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Senators and Rangers
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: Both Andreas Athanasiou and the Detroit Red Wings are dug in and not moving from their offers/asking price. The more time Athanasiou misses, the harder it may be for…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Red Wings and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Marian Hossa on the LTIR. Defenseman Cody Franson should now be signed soon to a contract at around $1 million. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Wilson, Senators, Hurricanes, Canadiens and Islanders
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Darren Dreger: The Buffalo Sabres have signed Jack Eichel to an eight-year deal at a salary cap of $10 million a season. John Wawrow: Eichel agent tells the AP that Eichel took less money to…
Western Conference News: Flames, Blues, Wild, Canucks and Predators
On the Calgary Flames ... Elliotte Friedman: The Calgary Flames have signed Jaromir Jagr to a one-year deal with a $1 million base salary and $1 million in bonuses. Pierre LeBrun: The Jagr-Flames deal may not be made official for…