NHL Rumors: Zach Werenski, Patrik Laine, Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski to talk soon. The Washington Capitals will be talking extensions with Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby.
NHL Rumors: Jesse Puljujarvi – Edmonton Oilers and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Could the Pittsburgh Penguins still be interested in Edmonton Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi? Holland could give pause on moving Puljujarvi though.
NHL Rumors: Jake Gardiner, Toronto Maple Leafs, and RFAs Holding Up Moves
Jake Gardiner may not be waiting on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Teams getting more vulnerable to offer sheets. RFAs limiting what some teams can do.
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Jake Gardiner, Ken Holland, and more
The Arizona Coyotes avoided the RFA meltdown BUT..... Craig Morgan of The Athletic: John Chayka avoided the logjam by signing players like Christian Dvorak, Jacob Chychrun, and Nick Schmaltz to longer deals early in the process. This was to avoid…
NHL Rumors: Charlie McAvoy, Loui Eriksson, and Mitch Marner
The Charlie McAvoy waiting game... Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic: No player wants to wait and play the "chicken game" with management. Unfortunately, the RFA jam-up has caused too many players to have to sit and wait until September at…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Rasmus Ristolainen … Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner
Will the Sabres move Ristolainen before the start of the season? The Maple Leafs and Marner may not be far apart on a short-term deal but...
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Vancouver Canucks
The Wild could trade Jared Spurgeon this season. Penguins in no rush to find a new AGM. The Canucks and Brock Boeser continue to talk.
NHL Rumors: Loui Eriksson, Brock Boeser, and Torey Krug
Vancouver Canucks GM talks Loui Eriksson, salary cap, and Brock Boeser. No new extension talks between the Boston Bruins and Torey Krug.
NHL Rumors: Mitch Marner’s Agent Talks To Zurich … Stalemate With The Maple Leafs Continues
Darren Dreger: "Reports are accurate the Marner camp has had discussions with Zurich. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him go there to train in early Sept. Dubas and Ferris met last week. Positive talks, but no progress." ZSC Lions: Mitch…
NHL Rumors: Niklas Kronwall, Jim Benning, and the Minnesota Wild
The Niklas Kronwall indecision in the decision... From Abel To Yzerman (Paul Kukla and George Malik): As August rolls along, it has become clear that Niklas Kronwall will take his sweet time in any decision made. The information has been…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Mathew Tkachuk, Sebastian Aho, and some signings
Mathew Tkachuk and Sebastian Aho made headlines in different ways. Aho has his deal while Tkachuk waits. There are also a few signings yesterday.
NHL Rumors: Travis Konecny, Jake Gardiner, Zach Parise, and Justin Schultz
The Flyers and Konecny could be close to a bridge deal. Gardiner won't talk about his FA status. Would have been a "disastrous" trade for the Wild. What will the Penguins do with Schultz?