NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Kravtsov, Rykov and Shattenkirk
A Rangers pick or two looking to come to North American Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers are trying to bring 2018 first-round draft pick Vitali Kravtsov to North America. Kravtsov is still under KHL contract…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Colorado Avalanche
Oilers not in a rush to name a GM Sportsnet: The Edmonton Oilers are not in a rush to name their next general manager according to Chris Johnston as Bob Nicholson is taking his time. “The best way to put…
NHL Rumors: Canucks and Edler … Offer Sheet Talk
Vancouver Canucks and Alex Edler Rick Dhaliwal: Mark Stowe, the agent for Vancouver Canucks pending UFA defenseman Alexander Edler on Sportsnet 650: "We have till July 1 to get a deal so we aren't in a rush as of now.…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Red Wings, Lightning, Devils, Rangers, and Sabres
Future decisions for the Sharks Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: (mailbag) If the San Jose Sharks were to sign Erik Karlsson to an eight-year contract it would likely cost them between $11 and $13 million per season. That would…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Ottawa Senators, and Head Coaching Searches
Kings front office talk Dennis Bernstein: Some talk involving the Los Angeles Kings. Mike Futa is on the Edmonton Oilers list as a potential GM. Names to keep an eye on with regards to the coaching: Sheldon Keefe (Toronto Marlies…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Florida Panthers
If only the Maple Leafs had known Michael Traikos: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas said that had they known they'd be without injured defenseman Travis Dermott and Jake Gardiner before the deadline, they might have traded for some added…
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, and More Mark Stone Fallout From Last Week
Predators may want to bring Boyle back Paul Skrbina of the Nashville Tennessean: (mailbag) Can see Brian Boyle returning to the Nashville Predators next season. He shouldn't cost them too much as he'll be 35 next year. He fits a…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Kronwall … Stars and Zuccarello
Kronwall still undecided on his future but happy to remain with the Wings Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall lost a good friend in Gustav Nyquist at the trade deadline as the Wings moved…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Seattle, and the GM Meetings
Oilers GM search Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Darren Dreger on TSN 1260 on the Edmonton Oilers GM search which is entering the "next phase." "I expect that the timeline is probably the next 10-14 days where Nicholson starts…
How The Senators Could Reach the Salary-Cap Floor in 2019-20
Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk recently pledged he'll spend close to the salary cap in every year from 2021 to 2025 once the current roster rebuild is completed, at least by his estimate. Melnyk won't be spending to the cap…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Red Wings, Wild, Jets, Flames and Flyers
Teams were interested in Gaunce Rick Dhaliwal: Had heard that teams were calling the Vancouver Canucks about pending restricted free agent Brendan Gaunce ahead of the trade deadline. Red Wings Ilitch on Yzerman Anthony Fenech: Ilitch on Steve Yzerman: "There's not…
NHL Rumors: Senators Coaching Candidates and More On Mark Stone At The Deadline
Ottawa Senators coaching candidates Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators have a list of traits they want to have in their next head coach. A teacher who will focus on the development and growth of each player…