NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey and Matt Duchene
On Jimmy Vesey ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Jimmy Vesey's agent, Peter Donatelli, said yesterday that the Chicago Blackhawks will be on Vesey's shortlist of teams when he becomes a free agent on August 15th. “Chicago will be a…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, and the Top 10 Remaining UFAs
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: He has off-ice issues, but the timing for the Canucks to land a second-line left-winger in Evander Kane may not be better. Kane has a August 1st court date…
NHL Rumors – Detroit Red Wings: DeKeyser and Mrazek
On the Detroit Red Wings, Danny DeKeyser and Petr Mrazek ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Defenseman Danny DeKeyser and the Detroit Red Wings have an arbitration hearing scheduled for Thursday, but the sides continue to work…
2016 NHL Free Agency: Examining The Worst Contracts Handed Out
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Every year NHL general managers line up to pay everyone and anyone they can get their hands on to try and improve their team via free agency. While there are always a handful of players…
NHL News: Philadelphia Flyers, Brayden Schenn Avoid Arbitration
The Philadelphia Flyers and Brayden Schenn avoided salary arbitration this morning. They agreed on a four-year deal with a $5.125 million salary cap hit according to Bob McKenzie. Schenn set career highs with 26 goals and 59 points last season.…
Rumors and Notes: Flyers, Leafs, Versteeg, Scrivens and Stars
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Though things can change, as of late last night, Brayden Schenn's camp didn't think they would get a deal before their arbitration hearing today. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers and Brayden…
Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Coyotes and Preds
On the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins have about $66 million committed towards the cap, and could they be looking to build some space for Jimmy Vesey when he becomes…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Islanders and Coyotes
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: Brayden Schenn and the Flyers have their arbitration hearing set for tomorrow morning. They are $1.19 million apart with their offers. Reports are that Schenn asked for a one-year…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Vesey, Sabres, Avs and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and performance bonuses ... Alan Strachan: It was Lou Lamoriello's philosophy to not give out performance bonuses, not the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lamoriello got overruled with Auston Matthews - Lou doesn't shift voluntarily. Alan Strachan:…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Blackhawks and Las Vegas
On Kris Russell ... Andy Strickland: There are a few teams still looking at free agent defesneman Kris Russell, but they would need to move out some salary before they would be able to sign him. On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Leafs, Versteeg, Kreider and Moore
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs have put Peter Holland on waivers today. He has an arbitration hearing on Monday. James Mirtle: Don't think that Holland will be back with the Maple Leafs next year.…
Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Canucks, Sabres, Oilers and Avs
On the New York Rangers ... Aaron Ward: The Rangers and Chris Kreider agree on a four year contract with a salary cap hit of $4.625 million before their arbitration hearing. On Brad Richards ... Nick Cotsonika: Brad Richards said…