NHL Rumors: Salary Arbitration and Mitch Marner
If a player makes it to salary arbitration then lookout Craig Custance of The Athletic: Unfortunately, players make it to arbitration often walk away in the long run. Over the last ten years, 27 players have gone to arbitration. Within…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Fiala, Joel Eriksson Ek, and New York Rangers
What deals could Kevin Fiala and Joel Eriksson Ek receive? Michael Russo of The Athletic: With most of Paul Fenton's offseason done, there are two more pieces of business left. Those would be re-signing Joel Eriksson Ek and Kevin Fiala.…
NHL Rumors: Rasmus Ristolainen, Milan Lucic, Jesse Puljujarvi, and more
What can Edmonton get for Milan Lucic and Jesse Puljujarvi? Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic: It is not automatic that Milan Lucic stays in Edmonton this season. Lucic owed just $16 million of actual money as opposed to $24 million…
NHL Rumors: Charlie McAvoy and Chuck Fletcher
Charlie McAvoy big deal? Maybe not so fast... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: A myriad of arguments is used as to why Charlie McAvoy is not near that level of a Zach Werenski. The one clear aspect is health.…
NHL Rumors: Nikita Gusev. Braden Holtby, RFA/UFA lists
Should Minnesota explore acquiring Nikita Gusev? Michael Russo of The Athletic (mailbag): Minnesota needs to make the playoffs and that is the edict. So, pondering any options to upgrade the forward core has to be considered. That includes looking at…
NHL Rumors: Salary Cap Hell, Pavel Buchnevich, and more
What Boston might do about their salary cap problem Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Alas, the Boston Bruins possess about $8.1 million in cap space. The problem lies in the fact they have Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo to…
NHL Rumors: Potential Islanders Options … Six Players Who Could Be On The Move This Offseason
The NY Islanders could look at free agent options at center. Jason Zucker and Travis Hamonic are two players how could still find themselves on the move this offseason.
NHL Rumors: Blues, Canucks, Rangers, Islanders, Bruins and Devils
Canucks and Goldobin continue to talk. Some NY Rangers and NY Islanders trade candidates. The New Jersey Devils have reportedly kicked tires on David Backes.
NHL Rumors: McKenzie On RFAs And Marner … A Hall Decision Likely Isn’t Coming Anytime Soon
McKenzie on RFAs and Marner Bob McKenzie: Believe that the majority of the main unsigned restricted free agents will still be unsigned come the start of September. Bob McKenzie: "As for Marner, my view from afar is that it’s probably…
NHL Rumors: Brock Boeser, Mikko Rantanen, Patrik Laine, and Kyle Connor
A few more dollars for Brock Boeser? Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: It's all about term and money for the Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser. The intriguing part is the cap comparables that Boeser draws himself to -- Johnny…
NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic, Jesse Puljujarvi, Mike Smith, and more
The moving of Milan Lucic? Ed Duhatschek of The Athletic: With Michael Ferland signing in Vancouver last week, Milan Lucic's chances of going home shrunk to all but zero. A Milan Lucic for James Neal swap makes some sense for…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Stars, Oilers, Canucks, Hurricanes, Kings and Coyotes
The Jets should talk to the Stars and Oilers. Could the Stars be a fit for Eriksson? The Kings and Coyotes talked about a Jeff Carter for Alex Goligoski trade around the draft.