NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the Calgary Flames
Being a healthy scratch is "horrible" for Kovalchuk Curtis Zupke of the LA Times: Los Angeles Kings coach Willie Desjardins has made forward Ilya Kovalchuk a healthy scratch of late. Kovalchuk said that "it's horrible" and adds: “But they’re not…
Is 2019 Finally The Year of the NHL Offer Sheet?
Since 2005 there has only been eight players to sign an NHL offer sheet, six years since the one. Will all of that change this year?
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Kings, Brazeau, and Playoff Format
Quick Hits on the Maple Leafs, Canucks and Kings Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs are close to signing AHL head coach Sheldon Keefe to a contract extension. There have been no contract extension talks between the Vancouver…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the New York Rangers
Nicholson on Rieder Bruce McCurdy: Edmonton Oilers Bob Nicholson on pending free agent Tobias Rieder during a season ticket holder event. "Toby Rieder will not be signed by the Edmonton Oilers at the end of the year. Toby Rieder was…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Babcock and Dubas
Luke Fox: Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock on Monday: "You're supposed to build the best program you can so you have as much depth so you don't miss people. If you have enough, you dn't miss a beat and…
NHL Rumors: Justin Brazeau, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Vancouver Canucks
Teams interested in Brazeau TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are at least five to seven teams that are in the mix for the undrafted Justin Brazeau. The Toronto Maple Leafs have expressed some interest. Boston, St. Louis, Nashville, Vegas,…
NHL Rumors: Keys To The Offseason For the Los Angeles Kings and Ottawa Senators
Keys to the Los Angeles Kings offseason Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Keys to the Los Angeles Kings offseason. Find a head coach - The LA Kings winning percentage is basically the same under interim head coach Willie Desjardins as it…
NHL Rumors: Nail Yakupov, Blackhawks Prospects, and Quinn Hughes
Yakupov getting some interest? Patrick C: (through google translate of an AllHockey.ru post) There are reports that the Arizona Coyotes and two other teams in the Western Conference have shown some interest in possibly signing Nail Yakupov this offseason. Some…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – What The Offseason May Bring
What the Buffalo Sabres may be looking at this offseason Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News: (mailbag) The Buffalo Sabres could use some more size and physical presence on their roster for next season. Jeff Skinner won't be going anywhere,…
The Detroit Red Wings Are Facing Pivotal Offseason
Over the past three seasons, the Detroit Red Wings have been rebuilding their roster. During that period, they've placed emphasis on restocking with promising young talent. Questions abound regarding the future of general manager Ken Holland. Currently under contract through…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Golden Knights, Devils and Sabres
Golden Knights weren't interested in Talbot Jim Matheson: Before the trade deadline the Edmonton Oilers tried to trade goaltender Cam Talbot to the Vegas Golden Knights to give them a more experienced, veteran backup. The Golden Knights weren't interested. Offseason…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Edmonton Oilers
DeBoer to get an extension from the Sharks Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that the San Jose Sharks are expected to sign head coach Pete DeBoer to a multi-year deal. He's in the last year of his deal.…