NHL Rumors: Alexei Emelin, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Carolina Hurricanes
On Alexei Emelin ... Aivis Kalnins: If defenseman Alexei Emelin doesn't get an NHL contract that is worth him remaining, he could return to the KHL next year. On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: (answering question) Defenseman Ian Cole and…
2018 NHL Free Agents: Atlantic Division – Restricted Free Agents
The offseason presents a myriad of ways to look at what is ahead. Last month, we took a look at some of the cheaper unrestricted free agents - here, here and here. Now, we begin the spotlight on the restricted…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vegas Golden Knights
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Matt Gajtka of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: They were $300,000 from the cap ceiling to finished the season. The salary cap could go up by at least $3 million. Carter Rowney is the only UFA for…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Blue Jackets and the Lightning
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Paul Fenton and Tom Fitzgerald appear to be the finalists for the vacant Minnesota Wild general managers position. Sources said that Fenton was expected to be in Minnesota yesterday for likely his final interview…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, NY Rangers and the NY Islanders
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Jim Toth: Sources are saying that pending RFA defenseman Jacob Trouba has told his agent that he wants to remain in Winnipeg and wants to sign a long-term deal. Trouba's agent Kurt Overhardt wouldn't comment.…
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators – Ellis, Hartnell, Emelin, and Subban
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: Defenseman Ryan Ellis has a year left on his contract and is eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1st. Ellis said he open to start extension talks this…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Hurricanes and Penguins
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: From understanding, the Oilers had never pursued free agent Ilya Kovalchuk. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: There is "absolutely no truth" to the report that the Sabres had offered an assistant…
NHL News: Offer Sheet Compensation, Predators, Golden Knights and Capitals
On RFA offer sheet draft compensation ... Cap Friendly: The AAV for an Offer Sheet, so as to determine the above compensation required, is derived by dividing the total contract value amount by the less of A) number of years offered,…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs and Predators
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... The Fourth Period: Pierre McGuire said last week on TSN 690 radio that the Hurricanes might be willing to trade some of their "core talent." Defenseman Justin Faulk and forward Jeff Skinner have been in…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the New York Rangers
On the New York Islanders and Lou Lamoriello ... Steve Simmonds: When first talked Lamoriello about Larry Brooks' initial report linking him to the Islanders he laughed about it. When asked Lamoriello on Saturday about it he didn't laugh and…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs … John Tavares and Max Pacioretty
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmonds of the Toronto Sun: believes the best way for new Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas to make a splash is to sign pending UFA John Tavares. He'll likely have to battle former…
NHL Rumros: Boston Bruins – Free Agency And Areas Of Need
On the Boston Bruins ... Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Bruins GM Don Sweeney isn't saying which free agents he'd like to bring back and which won't be returning to the Bruins next season. “We can afford the salary…