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Here at NHLRumors.com, we’ll keep you updated daily on all free agent and trade rumors from around the NHL.

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NHL rumors hits involving the Avs, Brady Tkachuk, Vitali Kravtsov, Evander Kane, Jack Eichel, Travis Koneckny, Dylan Strome and Bobby Ryan
Andre Burakovsky

NHL Rumors: Avs, Tkachuk, Kravtsov, Kane, Bergevin, Eichel, Koneckny, Strome and Ryan

NHL rumors hits from around the league involving the Avs, Tkachuk, Kravtsov, Kane, Bergevin, Eichel, Koneckny, Strome and Ryan

Mark Easson
Vitali Kravtsov didn't make the New York Rangers opening day roster. Agent Dan Milstein now has permission to seek a trade for Kravtsov.
New York Rangers

NHL Rumors: Vitali Kravtsov Gets Permission From The New York Rangers To Seek A Trade

Vitali Kravtsov didn't make the New York Rangers opening day roster. Agent Dan Milstein now has permission to seek a trade for Kravtsov.

Mark Easson
Rangers trying to trade Libor Hajek. Blackhawks looking to move Dylan Strome? Are the Anaheim Ducks the best landing spot for Jack Eichel?
Adam Henrique

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Anaheim Ducks

Rangers trying to trade Libor Hajek. Blackhawks looking to move Dylan Strome? Are the Ducks the best landing spot for Jack Eichel?

Mark Easson
Alexandar Georgiev never asked for a trade. Jack Eichel to the New York Rangers seems unlikely. Evander Kane status still unknown.
Adam Fox

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the San Jose Sharks

Georgiev never asked for a trade. Eichel to the Rangers seems unlikely. Rangers have to watch their pennies. Kane status still unknown.

Mark Easson
No contract for Jack Johnson yet Adrian Dater: Though there is still no contract from the Colorado Avalanche for Jack Johnson, believe that he'll still get one from the team. Lamoriello still working the phones Arthur Staple: New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz said that GM Lou Lamoriello "isn't quite finished assembling the roster." The Islanders could be looking trade some of their extra players. 5:00 PM on Monday is the deadline for teams to submit their rosters. Andrew Gross: Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello is still working the phones to finalize their roster. Canucks shopping defenseman Olli Juolevi Thomas Drance and Rick Dhaliwal of The Athletic: Vancouver Canucks defenseman Olli Juolevi hasn't been skating with the main group and has only played in one of their last four pre-season games. The Canucks have spoken with several teams about a potential trade according to several sources. They are trying to give him a change of scenery. His trade value is minimal at this point. He'll looking be put on waivers if a trade can't be found, and assigned to the AHL if he's not claimed. Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province: Have also confirmed that the Canuck are actively shopping Olli Juolevi around the league. On the left side of the Canucks blue line he's now below Quinn Hughes, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jack Rathbone and Brad Hunt. If they don't put him on waivers today, they could keep him on their opening day roster to get closer to the salary cap before they place forward Micheal Ferlund on the LTIR. Cam Robinson: If the Canucks are shopping defenseman Olli Juolevi, they are doing so with a low trade value. The best case scenario for them maybe trading for another "bust-appearing former top prospect" who is under contract for another season.
Colorado Avalanche

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders, and the Vancouver Canucks

No contract for Jack Johnson yet. Lamoriello is still working the phones. Canucks shopping defenseman Olli Juolevi.

Mark Easson
The Ottawa Senators keep pushing for a long-term deal and Brady Tkachuk wants a bridge deal. If he signs a bridge deal would that lessen his time with the team?
Brady Tkachuk

NHL Rumors: How Long Would Brady Tkuchuk Be In A Senators Jersey If He Signs A Bridge Deal?

The Ottawa Senators keep pushing for a long-term deal and Brady Tkachuk wants a bridge deal. If he signs a bridge deal would that lessen his time with the team?

Mark Easson
Jack Eichel's agent is sharing medical information with teams to help move a trade along. The Sabres are okay with putting conditions on Eichel's future health.
Anaheim Ducks

NHL Rumors: Is Progress Being Made on the Jack Eichel Trade Front?

Jack Eichel's agent is sharing medical information with teams to help move a trade along. The Sabres are okay with putting conditions on Eichel's future health.

Mark Easson
A quick looking into some players, and one GM, who are entering the final year of their contracts.
Boston Bruins

NHL Rumors: Kris Letang, Morgan Rielly, John Klingberg, Evgeni Malkin, Patrice Bergeron and Marc Bergevin

A quick looking into some players, and one GM, who are entering the final year of their contracts.

Mark Easson
Mattias Ekholm will shelve extension talks with the Nashville Predators during the season. Filip Forsberg not a rush to sign an extension
Filip Forsberg

NHL Rumors: Mattias Ekholm Will Shelve Talks During the Season, and Filip Forsberg In No Rush

Mattias Ekholm will shelve extension talks during the season. Filip Forsberg is not in a rush to sign an extension.

Mark Easson
Jack Eichel's agent continues to talk with Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams and interested teams as they hope to have a resolution soon.
Anaheim Ducks

NHL Rumors: Some Movement in the Jack Eichel Situation but Still Lots of Work to be Done

Jack Eichel's agent, Pat Brisson, continues to talk with Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams and interested teams as they hope to have a resolution soon.

Mark Easson
NHL investigates Evander Kane's fake vaccination card. Tomas Hertl would be the San Jose Sharks biggest asset at the trade deadline.
Evander Kane

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Evander Kane and Tomas Hertl

Kane's future is unknown with the Sharks as the NHL investigates a fake vaccination card. Tomas Hertl would be the Sharks biggest asset at the trade deadline if he's not extended.

Mark Easson
2025 is when the NHL salary cap could jump. Free agent notes on Nick Suzuki, Morgan Rielly, Johnny Gaudreau and Brady Tkachuk.
Brady Tkachuk

NHL Rumors: 2025 salary cap, Nick Suzuki, Morgan Reilly, Johnny Gaudreau and Brady Tkachuk

2025 is when the NHL salary cap could jump. Free agent notes on Nick Suzuki, Morgan Rielly, Johnny Gaudreau and Brady Tkachuk.

Mark Easson

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