NHL News: Watson, Voynov, Schmaltz, Tortorella, Skille, and Key Dates
Austin Watson suspended for 27 games Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean: The NHL has suspended Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson for 27 games after their investigation into his domestic assault charge which he pleaded no contest to earlier this offseason.…
NHL News: Steve Yzerman Steps Down As Tampa Bay Lightning GM
Elliotte Friedman: It's sounding like Steve Yzerman will be stepping down as the GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Julian BriseBois taking over as their general manager. Joe Smith: Yzerman let players know in a meeting today that…
NHL Trade: The Bruins Send Adam McQuaid To The Rangers
The Boston Bruins have traded defenseman Adam McQuaid to the New York Rangers for defenseman Steven Kampfer, a 2019 fourth-round pick, and a conditional 2019 seventh-round pick. The 31-year old McQuaid was drafted 55th overall in the 2nd round of…
NHL News: PTOs, Senators Vision, and Pacioretty Notes
Two teams won't be being anyone in on a PTO John Vogl: Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill said they likely won't have any veterans on PTOs at training camp: "We’ve talked to some players about that possibility, but right now…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Franson To KHL … Stars, Seguin Talking … Dubas On The Maple Leafs
Franson had PTO's but opts for KHL Igor Eronko: Avangard of the KHL has signed defenseman Cody Franson to a two-year deal. Aivis Kalnins: Source is saying that Franson had three PTO offers from NHL teams but decided to join…
NHL Notes: Leafs and Sparks … Pens and Brassard … Bruins Training Camp and Krejci
Garret Sparks requires waivers this season Lance Hornby: Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks on having to clear waivers this season: "If you don’t make the team out of camp, every other NHL team has a chance to lay claim…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Seattle, Minnesota Wild, Matt Duchene and the Ottawa Senators
Seattle will dig more into their GM search next spring NHL Seattle: Seattle's Senior Hockey Advisor Dave Tippett on hiring a GM: "We’ll have a good list of candidates, some might be working through the draft with their team, might…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Isles and Eberle … Jets and Wheeler … Sabres and Reinhart
No extension talks between Jordan Eberle and the Islanders Brian Compton: New York Islanders forward Jordan Eberle said that there have been no contract extension discussions as of yet. Blake Wheeler gets a five-year extension from the Jets Chris Johnston:…
How Off Season Trades Are Impacting 2019 Stanley Cup Odds
Sportsbooks Stanley Cup odds are often a little confused when trades are happening during the NHL off season. We know that adding a key player or two can completely transform a roster and, as a consequence, raise or lower the…
