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…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and RFAs
On the New York Rangers ... Andy Graziano: The Rangers may not be finished after the Derick Brassard - Mika Zibanejad trade. Hearing that they are back in on Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. EJ Hradek: Though it's possible, don't see the…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Kreider, Gaudreau and Monahan
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Divver: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman was in Foxboro again last night and was watching Jimmy Vesey. On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: The Rangers and Chris Kreider have an arbitration hearing scheduled…
Rumors and Notes: Richards, Avs and Canucks
On Brad Richards ... Mike Morreale: Brad Richards announced his retirement yesterday. General Fanager: Even though he retired, Richards will get $5,055,556 from the Rangers this year from buying him out. He's is owed $14.55 from now until 2025-26. On the…
Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Avs, Wild, Vegas and Capitals
On the New York Rangers ... Aaron Ward: Chris Kreider is asking for $4.75 million in salary arbitration, with the Rangers offering $3.2 million. Brian Compton: Not sure that the Rangers and Kreider can get a deal done before their…
Rumors and Notes: Wild, Jackets, Leafs, Sharks and Ducks
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild put Jordan Schroeder on waivers yesterday. Schroeder filed for salary arbitration. Craig Button: "Arbitration ploy to demonstrate player should be on a two-way contract." On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (from late last week) Stars GM Jim Nill on RFA Valeri Nichushkin. "We've talked to his agent. We've exchanged offers and just going through the process." Nill on…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning have now locked up Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman and Alex Killorn to long-term deals. GM Steve Yzerman is trying to keep their core together as…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blues, Flames and Red Wings
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of NY Daily News: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton indicated that he may not be done trading this offseason . Yesterday's move is the type of deal they would need to make if…
NHL Rumors: Hoffman, Johansson, Vrbata, Top Remaining UFAs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ryan McKenna of the Globe and Mail: The Senators and Mike Hoffman have an arbitration hearing set for August 4th. “We’re in the midst of trying to sign a new contract here,” Hoffman said, whose…
2016 NHL Free Agency: A Look At The Best Value Contracts
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Free agency generally isn't a route teams should be taking in order to improve their roster. So few difference makers are available each year and the ones that do hit the open market are almost…