Bring Out Your Bad: Free Agent Under Performers
December is normally a time of good tidings. However, that is not the reality for all. There has to be a naughty list along with the list of nice right? Exactly! It is even worse when it comes to free…
NHL Trade Deadline Could Be A Dud With Thin Free Agent Class
With NHL clubs locking up many of their key players to long-term contracts, the amount and quality of free agents that hit the market every summer continues to be on the decline. That shrinking market is having a corresponding effect…
NHL News: Winnipeg Jets Sign Jacob Trouba To A Two-Year Deal
On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Craig Custance: The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenseman Jacob Trouba to a two-year contract worth $6 million - $2.5 million this season and $3.5 million next year. Some thoughts from the media on…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Ducks and Scouting the Devils-Panthers
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: When asked before last night's game if he considered trading or suspending Evander Kane, Sabres GM Tim Murray said that many options went through his mind. Paul Hamilton: Murray added that even though…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Bruins and Jets
On the Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks and Cam Fowler ... Jimmy Murphy: The Boston Bruins have recently inquired about Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: (from Tuesday) Hampus Lindholm was looking for…
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…
