NHL Rumors: Jesse Puljujarvi, Zach Werenski, and the RFA Standstill
Jesse Puljujarvi and the Edmonton Oilers again... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers ruined many a young prospect in their time. Jesse Puljujarvi remains far from an exception. Nail Yakupov appears to be the closest comparison as he…
NHL Rumors: Juuso Valimaki, Detroit’s defense, , and David Poile
Jusso Valimaki Tears ACL; Calgary Flames Regroup Scott Cruickshank of The Athletic: Calgary deals with a devastating blow to their defense as Jusso Valimaki tore his ACL. This means Valimaki may miss the entire 2019-20 season or a good portion…
NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and Shayne Gostisbehere
Joe Thornton will sign with the San Jose Sharks eventually but it may not happen for Patrick Marleau. Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere knows the trade rumors are out of his control.
NHL Rumors: Taylor Hall, Mitch Marner, and the Calgary Flames
Taylor Hall could look for Artemi Panarin money. RFAs should fall in line after Mitch Marner re-signs. The Calgary Flames will look at the market for a defenseman.
NHL Rumors and Notes: Maroon, Barbashev, Guerin, Lemieux, Seattle, and Carolina
Patrick Maroon still getting interest. No update on Ivan Barbashev. NY Rangers and Brendan Lemieux not close on a deal. Seattle team name by early 2020.
NHL Rumors and Notes: Minnesota Wild – Ownership Wants To Win Now, GM Candidates, and Potential Line Combinations
Minnesota Wild ownership wants to win now, top general manager candidates and potential line combinations according to head coach Bruce Boudreau.
NHL Rumors: Brendan Perlini, Mikko Rantanen, and David Krejci
Avs prefer signing Mikko Rantanen long-term but okay if a short-term deal. It doesn't really make sense for the Boston Bruins to trade David Krejci.
NHL Rumors: Offer Sheets, Justin Williams, Calgary Flames, and the Detroit Red Wings
Justin Williams is still undecided. The Calgary Flames to look at the trade market for a defenseman. Anthony Mantha could get a nice raise. Mike Green could be dealt at the trade deadline.
NHL Rumors: The Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators
Sergei Bobrovsky is the perfect comparable for Braden Holtby. Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion on Colin White, Thomas Chabot, and their payroll.
NHL Rumors and Notes: Rasmus Ristolainen, Patrick Marleau, and John Tavares on Mitch Marner
Sounds like Rasmus Ristolainen is looking to get out of Buffalo. A Patrick Marleau-San Jose Sharks reunion seems unlikely. John Tavares on the Mitch Marner-Maple Leafs situation.
NHL Rumors: Kevin Labanc fallout, Yaroslav Askarov, and Charlie McAvoy
Digging into the Kevin Labanc signing... Adam Kimelman of NHL.com: Alas, the quotable quotes expected to come out from San Jose at some point. Here is one from Kevin Labanc. “I did [GM Doug Wilson] a big favor ... taking…
NHL Rumors: All About the Washington Capitals
Back into the Braden Holtby dilemma and more Washington Capitals... Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic recently wrote (mailbag): Again, Braden Holtby gets asked about frequently and for good reason. The goalie won a Stanley Cup and has been such an…