NHL Rumors: More Free Agents, Trade Talk, and Paul Stastny
Free agent questions to ponder Tom Gulitti of NHL.com answers some important questions as free agency approaches. While John Tavares weighs his options, and Erik Karlsson waits for Ottawa, there is still news. Where does James van Riemsdyk sign? Will…
NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson, John Tavares, John Moore, and Carter Hutton
More on John Tavares plus musings Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports that the sweepstakes are underway. Pat Brisson and CAA determined to funnel the applicants through this week. There are five teams making pitches in person with another 2-3…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins
On the New York Islanders ... Andrew Gross of Newsday checks in with the New York Islanders. The makeover continues as New York needs defense and even goaltending help. Likely, defensive needs can be addressed in this draft. There exists…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings Looking For Offense … Do The Philadelphia Flyers Trade Wayne Simmonds?
On the Los Angeles Kings... Curtis Zupke of the L.A. Times: Rob Blake constantly is working the phones while exploring draft options. Contrary to last night, Gabe Vilardi expects to crack the lineup this year or next and will likely…
Analysis of Trades Leading Up to 2018 NHL Draft
The days leading up to the NHL Draft weekend usually brings about some notable activity in the trade market. This year is no exception. There's already been a notable player-for-player swap between the Montreal Canadiens and Arizona Coyotes, followed by…
Into The Fantasy: The Vezina Trophy
The Vezina Award is given to the league's best goaltender. It is voted on by the 31 general managers of the NHL. However, as always, there are different ways to interpret the award. What if this was looked at from…
NHL Rumors: Diving Into The Top NHL Free Agents
With the salary cap heading upward to maybe as high as $82 million, expect general managers to spend. That is the silly season known as the NHL Free Agent Frenzy. The negotiation window starts next week and there are a…
Notable Trade Bait Approaching the 2018 NHL Draft
The 2018 NHL Draft takes place on Friday and Saturday in Dallas, TX. As the draft weekend approaches, a number of notable players are considered prime trade candidates The first domino has already dropped in the trade market. Last Friday,…