NHL Rumors: Ducks, Canucks, Islanders, Jets, European UFAs, Sharks and Maple Leafs
On the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, European Free Agents, San Jose Sharks and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Things weren't right for Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler all season. He battled…
2018 NHL Free Agents: Restricted Free Agent Goalies
The offseason is close at hand. Three of the more prominent restricted free agent forwards from the Pacific Division were under the spotlight here. Now, we continue with a forgotten position. The goalies take center stage. There are quite a…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Looking To Trade Kessel? RFA Rust And Their Needed Depth
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Tim Benz of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Mark Madden of Pittsburgh's 105.9 FM said yesterday that the Pittsburgh Penguins are trying to trade forward Phil Kessel, and that "Kessel is OK with that." Madden's says…
NHL Free Agent Signing Analysis: Evander Kane Stays In San Jose
The San Jose Sharks eliminated in the second round by the Vegas Golden Knights had a decision to make. Would they re-sign Evander Kane or let him walk? It is an answer that would come quickly. Evander Kane Re-Signs in…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, van Riemsdyk, Kulemin, Islanders and Tavares
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Backup goaltender Anton Khudobin made $1.2 million the past two seasons. Would guess he'd sign a one- or two-year deal at around $1.5 million. Jimmy Murphy: Source is saying that the Bruins…
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…
