NHL News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Predators, Islanders, Rangers and Senators
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have signed 2017 second-round draft pick Alexandre Texier to an entry-level contract. He will play in Finland again next season. On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: The Canadiens…
The Boston Bruins Could Shop For A Blueline Upgrade
In the two weeks since the Boston Bruins elimination by the Tampa Bay Lightning from the 2018 NHL playoffs, there's growing speculation over general manager Don Sweeney's plans to improve his roster. The Bruins could use a big, physical forward…
NHL News: Toronto Maple Leafs and Mark Hunter Part Ways
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Leafs PR: Brendan Shanahan: “Following extensive discussions with Mark, he and @MapleLeafs have mutually agreed to part ways,” ... “I’d like to sincerely thank Mark for everything he’s done for this organization over the last…
NHL News: Kings, Maple Leafs, Knights, Capitals and Jets
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Curtis Zupke: The Kings have signed defenseman Oscar Fantenberg to a one-year contract extension at $650,000. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: The Maple Leafs made four signings yesterday. Forward Pierre Engvall…
NHL News: GM of the Year, Quebec City, Oilers, Wild, Flyers, Knights and Byfuglien
On the GM of the Year ... Steve Carp: Finalists for GM of the Year: George McPhee (Vegas), Kevin Cheveldayoff (Winnipeg) and Steve Yzerman (Tampa Bay). On Quebec City expansion/relocation ... Jimmy Murphy: Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs doesn't believe that…
NHL News: Sabres, Avalanche, Ovechkin, Stralman and Wilson, Kempny and Johnson
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have signed defenseman Lawrence Pilut to a two-year entry-level deal. John Vogl: Source saying that Pilut will get the rookie max of $925,000. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Ryan Boulding: The Avalanche have signed…
NHL News: Offer Sheet Compensation, Predators, Golden Knights and Capitals
On RFA offer sheet draft compensation ... Cap Friendly: The AAV for an Offer Sheet, so as to determine the above compensation required, is derived by dividing the total contract value amount by the less of A) number of years offered,…
NHL News: Remaining Schedule, Predators, Lightning, Canucks and Capitals
On the remaining conference finals schedules ... Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals - 2-0 series lead for the Capitals Tuesday, May 15, 8 p.m.: Lightning @ Capitals Thursday, May 17, 8 p.m.: Lightning @ Capitals *Saturday, May 19, 7:15…
NHL News: Conference Finalists, Bruins, Hurricanes, Avalanche, Predators and Capitals
On the Conference Finalists ... John Shannon: The conference finalists, a year ago ... Washington: Out after 2 Rounds. Tampa Bay: Missed the Playoffs. Winnipeg: Missed the Playoffs. Vegas: Prepping for the Expansion Draft. On Presidents Trophy winners ... Steve…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Islanders and Capitals
On Milan Hejduk ... Mike Grinnell: Milan Hejduk is selling his $5.2m mansion that comes with a full sized rink/zamboni. This place actually looks like heaven. pic.twitter.com/1LTxK63bfB — Mike Grinnell (@MikeGrinnell_) May 9, 2018 On the Anaheim Ducks ... L.A.…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Avs, Preds, Devils, Sens, Sharks, Lightning and Knights
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have named Rod Brind'Amour as their new head coach. Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have named Don Waddell their president and general manager. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Denver Posts Avs News:…
Minnesota Wild Could Face a Summer of Change
The Minnesota Wild wasted little time getting started on offseason changes following their early exit from the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. Three days after their first-round elimination in five games by the Winnipeg Jets, the Wild fired general manager Chuck…