The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Salary Cap Conundrum
The Toronto Maple Leafs months-long contract standoff with William Nylander finally ended on Dec. 1 when the winger agreed to a six-year, $45-million deal. Of course, there was much relief among the denizens of Leafs Nation. Had the Leafs failed…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Leafs, Blues, Ducks, Hurricanes, Penguins, Bruins, and Flyers
Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Ottawa Senators went all in when they traded for Matt Duchene before last season. They are now going to have to consider trading him before the deadline if he doesn't plan on re-signing with them.…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Karlsson hinting he won't re-sign with the Sharks? Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Teams that are under a lot pressure right now are the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues. Sharks coach Pete DeBoer could be…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Blues, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Kings, Panthers and Blackhawks
Garrioch rumor roundup Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Philadelphia Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher will make decisions on any potential changes after their road trip - four more games after last night's win. Fletcher has already been working the phones…
NHL Rumors: Matthews To Be Targeted With An Offer Sheet? Senators Will Want A Decision From Duchene
Matthews to be targeted with an offer sheet? Sportsnet: Chris Johnston says that there is a feeling that Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews could become a target for an offer sheet this offseason. “When it comes to Auston Matthews, we’re…
NHL Rumors: Eight Teams Leading Trade Talk … Pietrangelo May Not Be An Untouchable
Eight teams leading the trade talk Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman notes that eight teams are leading the trade talk. “Just asking around, the teams that seem to be at the centre of a lot of these conversations: L.A, Philly, Minnesota, Boston,…
NHL Rumors: Should The Senators Trade Anderson Now? Will The Blues Make A Move?
Should the Senators look to move Craig Anderson? Graeme Nichols of The Athletic: Chris Johnston reported back before the draft that Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson showed a desire to be traded. Anderson's two-year extension with a $4.75 million cap…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Jets-Blues, Penguins, Rangers, and Flyers
Scouting the Jets and Blues Murat Ates: Scouts listed to attend last night's Winnipeg Jets - St. Louis Blues game: Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Penguins and Zuccarello a fit Dan Kingerski: New York Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello may be…
Possible Moves By New Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher
Recently named GM of the Philadelphia Flyers, Chuck Fletcher is expected to shake things up quickly.
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks looking to move a defenseman … Should They Trade Keith?
Blackhawks looking to move a defenseman? Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Chicago Blackhawks will be getting defenseman Connor Murphy soon, putting them up to eight defensemen. GM Stan Bowman said they will let things play out and has added…
NHL Rumors: Scouting OTT-MTL and PHI-CBJ … Golden Knights, Ducks, and Hurricanes
Scouting the Senators and Canadiens Murray Pam: Scouts listed to attend last night's Ottawa Senators - Montreal Canadiens game: Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks. Scouting the Flyers…
NHL Rumors: Kessel’s Name Was In The Rumor Mill, But Has Been Pulled Back
Kessel's name was out there but has been pulled back of late Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Elliotte Friedman recently reported that the Pittsburgh Penguins put Phil Kessel's name out there earlier this season. The only way trading Kessel…