NHL Rumors: Eric Staal, Kings, Leafs and Sabres
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... John Shannon on Sportnet on Eric Staal during the 2nd period intermission. "I talked to his agent this afternoon, Rick Curran, I asked, they're suppose to be having discussions, he and Ron Francis. They have had…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Canucks and More
On the Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It's believed the Kings have had preliminary discussions about a contract extension for head coach Darryl Sutter. LeBrun thinks that contract…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Jets, Stars and Canucks
On the Winnipeg Jets, Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Decision time is getting closer for teams with big name pending UFAs. LeBrun thinks the Jets will take another run at re-signing Dustin Byfuglien. One…
Rumors: Kyle Palmieri To Wait For Contract Talks
On Kyle Palmieri of the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of The Record: Pending restricted free agent winger Kyle Palmieri will be looking for a nice raise from his current $1.6 million salary. The Devils and Palmieri don't want…
Rumors: Bernier, Flames, Penguins and Some UFAs
On the Calgary Flames and Jonathan Bernier ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Eric Francis on Sportsnet 590 on Jonathan Bernier and the Calgary Flames. “The Calgary Flames have discussed taking on his contract,” NHL insider Eric Francis told Dean Blundell…
Rumors and Notes: Hawks, Flyers, Wild, Wings, and Lightning
Edward Fraser of The Hockey News: The Blackhawks have Brent Seabrook, Duncan Keith, Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa and Corey Crawford under contract for next year at a combined $44.7 million. That leaves them less than $30 million for…
Top Free Agent Defensemen in 2016: Ranking 1-5
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Top Ten Defensemen Free Agents in 2016: Ranking 6-10
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Top 2016 NHL Free Agents – Part II: Ranking Forwards 1 to 5
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Top 2016 NHL Free Agents – Part I: Ranking Forwards 6 to 10
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
News: Kesler, Schultz, Fast and Miller Get New Deals
Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have signed 30-year old Ryan Kesler to a six-year contract extension ($41.25 million - a $6.875 million cap hit).Kesler on the Ducks priority to sign him to a contract extension. "The feeling was mutual. They wanted…
News: The Stars Sign Johnny Oduya
The Dallas Stars have signed free agent defenseman Johnny Oduya to a two-year deal worth $7.5 million, a salary cap hit of $3.75 million. The 33-year old defenseman was drafted 221st overall in the seventh round of the 2001 draft…