NHL Rumors: Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Toronto Maple Leafs and first overall pick Auston Matthews still haven't worked out and entry-level contract, with the issue being performance bonuses that GM…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Kreider, Gaudreau and Monahan
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Divver: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman was in Foxboro again last night and was watching Jimmy Vesey. On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: The Rangers and Chris Kreider have an arbitration hearing scheduled…
Rumors and Notes: Richards, Avs and Canucks
On Brad Richards ... Mike Morreale: Brad Richards announced his retirement yesterday. General Fanager: Even though he retired, Richards will get $5,055,556 from the Rangers this year from buying him out. He's is owed $14.55 from now until 2025-26. On the…
Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Avs, Wild, Vegas and Capitals
On the New York Rangers ... Aaron Ward: Chris Kreider is asking for $4.75 million in salary arbitration, with the Rangers offering $3.2 million. Brian Compton: Not sure that the Rangers and Kreider can get a deal done before their…
Rumors and Notes: Wild, Jackets, Leafs, Sharks and Ducks
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild put Jordan Schroeder on waivers yesterday. Schroeder filed for salary arbitration. Craig Button: "Arbitration ploy to demonstrate player should be on a two-way contract." On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (from late last week) Stars GM Jim Nill on RFA Valeri Nichushkin. "We've talked to his agent. We've exchanged offers and just going through the process." Nill on…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blues, Flames and Red Wings
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of NY Daily News: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton indicated that he may not be done trading this offseason . Yesterday's move is the type of deal they would need to make if…
NHL Trade: Rangers Acquire Zibanejad From Senators For Brassard
The New York Rangers trade center Derick Brassard and a 2018 7th round pick to the Ottawa Senators for center Mike Zibanejad and 2018 2nd round pick. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Pierre Dorion is hoping that…
Rink Rumblings: Ten Potential Targets Of Expansion Draft
Las Vegas owner Bill Foley announced this week that George McPhee would be the first general manager in the new expansion club's history. The former Washington Capitals GM will spend the summer and most of next season assembling a managerial…
2016 NHL Free Agency: A Look At The Best Value Contracts
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Free agency generally isn't a route teams should be taking in order to improve their roster. So few difference makers are available each year and the ones that do hit the open market are almost…
NHL Rumors: Blues – Shattenkirk, Sobotka and Schwartz
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (mailbag) The percentage that Blues are able to trade Jay Bouwmeester and re-sign Kevin Shattenkirk is likely between zero and two percent. Before the Edmonton Oilers traded…
Rumors and Signings: Isles, Sabres, Coyotes, Stars and more
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The Islanders and forward Ryan Strome are still talking contract. As of now, there are no issues with either the Isles or Strome. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The deadline…
