NHL Rumors: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and Flyers
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle: The Sharks continue to have contract talks with free agent Dylan DeMelo. GM Doug Wilson did say that they are comfortable going forward with Tim Heed, Joakim Ryan and Radim Simek if need be.…
NHL Rumors: de Haan, Maroon, Hurricanes, Penguins, Canadiens, Sharks, Blues and Maple Leafs
On Calvin de Haan ... Pierre LeBrun: Calvin de Haan was still undecided and they are being patient. Some of the teams that were in on John Tavares showed interest in de Haan. Has other interest as well. Brian Lawton:…
NHL News and Notes: KHL, Voynov, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Islanders, Sharks, Blues and Golden Knights
On KHL Signings ... Aivis Kalnins: Viktor Antipin signs with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. Aivis Kalnins: Antipin will make around $2 million a season. Aivis Kalnins: Nikolai Kulemin sign with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. On Slava Voynov ... Aivis…
Best Players Still Available in 2018 NHL UFA Market
The opening day of the NHL free-agent market sees a frenzy of signings as general managers attempt to outbid their rivals for the best available talent. This year was no different, as most of the top talent was quickly snapped…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators And Erik Karlsson – Golden Knights, Lightning, Rangers, and Avalanche
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... ** Bruce Garrioch: (4:53 PM) "Dorion says he made an offer to Karlsson today." Bruce Garrioch: "Dorion says "we start Oct. 4th. We've got lots of time" when asked if there's a…
NHL Rumors: Grabner, de Haan, Rieder, Blackhawks, Islanders, Wild, Blues and More
On Michael Grabner ... Bob Stauffer: "I believe the Oilers are in the mix on Grabner...but a longshot. Many have suggested a NY-area team. But hearing Arizona pursuing hard." On Calvin de Haan ... David Pagnotta: "Calvin de Haan continues…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Slepyshev, Aaltonen, Kovalchuk, Maroon, Blackhawks, Jackets, Wild, Lightning, Leafs, and Knights
On Anton Slepyshev ... Aivis Kalnins: "CSKA Moscow is also expected to announce the signing of Anton Slepyshev to a two-year deal." On Miro Aaltonen ... Aivis Kalnins: "Miro Aaltonen has signed with Podolsk Vitjaz of the KHL" Aivis Kalnins:…
NHL Rumors: Ryan O’Reilly – Sabres, Blues, and Sharks
On the Buffalo Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly ... Pierre LeBrun: "Was just emailing with a source from league head office on this. Sabres got clarification from the NHL that while ROR bonus was payable today, they've got until midnight tonight…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Grabner, Rieder, Oilers, Habs, Wild, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Pens, and Blues
On Michael Grabner ... Craig Custance: "Nothing done yet on Grabner. He'll be an interesting one to watch as the dominos fall." On Tobias Rieder ... Darren Dreger: "Darren Ferris, agent for Tobias Rieder will present his final 3 options…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Detroit Red Wings, Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Darren Dreger: "Vanek has agreed to a 1 year deal with Detroit. Believed to be $3 million." Craig Custance: "Detroit setting up to have lots of cap space for 2019 free agency. Vanek, Howard,…
John Tavares Rumors and Notes: Tavares Not Into Signing A One-Year Deal Then A Long-Term Deal Later On
On John Tavares ... John Shannon: "At the risk of blowing twitter up... John Tavares has no deadline to sign a deal. The June 30 mark was only for the NYI. And that was only for an 8 year term."…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Tavares, Sabres, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Blues and Golden Knights
On John Tavares ... Bob McKenzie: "If you think you’re frustrated by the lack of news/clarity on John Tavares, imagine being one of the teams who pitched him not having heard anything yet. Brian Lawton: "I was told final @NYIslanders…