NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba, Winnipeg Jets and the Detroit Red Wings
On the Detroit Red Wings, Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Despite the trade request, Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff still believes Jacob Trouba has a part of the teams future. “We believe that Jacob…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Hawks, Leafs, Lightning and Bold Predictions
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Bob McKenzie: There are no contract talks between the Jets and Jacob Trouba because of his trade request. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Think that Artemi Panarin would be looking for $7 to…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Boston Bruins
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Think that Cam Fowler would be a perfect fit for the Bruins. He has two years left on his deal with a $4 million cap hit. Think it would take a package…
Quick Hits: Kucherov, Waivers, Rosters Moves and Injuries
On Nikita Kucherov ... Bryan Burns: The Lightning and Nikita Kucherov agreed on a three-year deal with a salary cap $4.766 million cap hit. Renaud Lavoie: Contract breakdown: $4.25 million in 2016-17, $4.5 million in 2017-18 and $5.5 million in…
Rumors and Notes: Flames, Oilers, Leafs, Wings, Bruins and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Pierre LeBrun: The Flames and Johnny Gaudreau agree on a six-year contract with a cap hit of $6.75 million. The Flames didn't want to go over $7 million. Bob McKenzie: Gaudreau will get a $3…
NHL Rumors: Kucherov, Gaudreau, Trouba, Ducks and Sabres
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman's 30 Thoughts roundup. On Nikita Kucherov ... Nikita Kucherov's agent, Scott Greenspun, wouldn't comment, but Friedman thinks he's met with at least one team about a potential offer sheet. Friedman notes that there is a big…
NHL Rumors: Kucherov, Frk, Yakupov and Oilers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov ... Bob McKenzie: Of the remaining restricted free agents, McKenzie thinks Nikita Kucherov and the Lightning are most likely to get a deal done before the start of the season. Thinking now that…
Blues and Oilers: Fallout From The Yakupov Trade
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers signed defenseman Kris Russell to a one-year deal. Elliotte Friedman: Word is it will be $3.1 million for one year for Russell. General Fanager: If Russell's deal is for $3.1 million,…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Flyers and Ducks
On the Chicago Blackhawks .... Scott Powers: Coach Joel Quenneville said they could consider a 10 game option for winger Alexandre Fortin. Scott Powers: Coach Quenneville said that they will likely carry eight defenseman to start the season. If Gustav Forsling…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Hampus Lindholm and Rickard Rakell remain back in Sweden as the Ducks continue their training camp. They won't be in camp until they have a new deal. Long-term contract…
NHL Rumors: Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: The Lightning have between $5 and $5.5 million in salary cap space, with Nikita Kucherov probably looking for $6 million or more. Could a team…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Jets and Red Wings
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) The Bruins shouldn't trade 2016 1st round pick Charlie McAvoy. If the cost to acquire Jacob Trouba is either Joe Morrow or Jakub Zboril, a forward like Ryan Spooner and…