NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Kuznetsov, Expansion and Oshie
On the Washington Capitals ... Aivis Kalnins: SKA traded for the rights to Evgeny Kuznetsov for 150 million rubles from Traktor. Isabelle Khurshudyan: Though Kuznetsov's right were traded, it doesn't really mean much other than if he were to sign…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Vegas Golden Knights
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks have spoken with Michael Chaput's camp and let them know after the draft if they are going to qualify him or not. Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks told Alexandre Grenier agent that…
NHL News: Arizona Coyotes Don’t Plan On Bringing Shane Doan Back
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Arizona Coyotes won't be offering Shane Doan a contract for next year. A statement from Coyotes owner Andrew Barroway. “After serious consideration, we have decided to not offer Shane…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Expansion Notes, Wild, Bruins and Islanders
On the Vegas Golden Knights and Expansion Notes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Golden Knights have talked to Kris Russell's reps. There hasn't been anything serious to this point. Vegas will check in with several UFAs. Darren Dreger: Free…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Golden Knights and Maple Leafs
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Source saying the Blackhawks and Dennis Rasmussen's camp have had lots of contract discussions. Both sides want to get a deal done but are waiting on the salary cap info and the expansion…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Islanders, Avalanche, Ducks and Flyers
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: The Red Wings had been trying to trade a goaltender but there were no takers. The Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars have filled their goaltending needs. On the New York Islanders…
NHL News: More on the Jonathan Drouin trade and Signing
Bob McKenzie: The Montreal Canadiens signed Jonathan Drouin to a six-year contract with a $5.5 million salary cap hit. Erik Erlendsson: Drouin's deal amount with the Canadiens was likely a factor in the Lightning trading him. They would have had…
NHL Notes: Expansion Draft, Hurricanes, Avs, Toronto and Doughty
On the expansion draft ... Isabelle Khurshudyan: "If you're exposing an RFA goalie in expansion draft, he needs to have a qualifying offer. Caps have extended one to Grubauer already." John Shannon: "NHL's 1st buyout period has started. Ends June…
NHL Free Agents: Signings By The Flyers, Blue Jackets and Islanders
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Cap Friendly: The Flyers signed Shayne Gostisbehere to a six-year, $4.5 million contract extension. NHL Numbers: Gostisbehere's $4.5 million cap hit ranks him 49th among defensemen - tied with Jason Demers, Anton Stralman and Nikita…
NHL Offer Sheet Draft Compensation For Signing Restricted Free Agents – 2008 to 2017
Though we don't expect to see any offer sheets this offeason, it's a yearly tradition to check out the compensation and dream of someone signing one. Some notes regarding offer sheets Teams have to use their own drafts…
Teams Who Might Need a New Starting Goaltender Next Season
The end of the NHL season is coming and that means that the offseason is almost here for all teams. There's going to be a lot of activity during the offseason not only due to the draft and free agency,…
Buyout Candidates: Metropolitan Division
We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
