NHL Rumors: Kupari, Senators, Maple Leafs and Stars
On 2018 Draft prospect Rasmus Kupari ... Igor Eronko: Potential 2018 first-round draft pick Rasmus Kupari has said that he'll play in Finland for another two years as he believes it's better for his development. On the Ottawa Senators ...…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Ilya Sorokin and John Tavares
On the New York Islanders and Ilya Sorokin ... Igor Eronko: Islanders goaltending prospect Ilya Sorokin doesn't want to sign with the Islanders while Garth Snow is there. Arthur Staple: Eronko has lots of Russian sources, and there is no…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Hurricanes and Senators
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The acquisition of Marcus Kruger may signal the end of Brad Richardson's tenure with the Coyotes. GM John Chayka didn't rule out re-signing the pending UFA, he knows the market…
NHL Rumors: 2018 Draft Picks In Play and Players Who Could Be Moved This Offseason
On 2018 draft prospect Grigori Denisenko ... Igor Eronko: Draft prospect Grigori Denisenko said that "almost every" NHL team has been in contact with him. He has two years left on his contract. Denisenko said that he will attend the…
NHL Rumors: Blues and Sharks … Evander Kane’s Pending Free Agency
On the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues ... Amar Basi: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet said that at the 2015 NHL draft, the Blues and Sharks were talking trade involving the Sharks 9th overall pick. The Blues were willing to…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers, Canucks and Maple Leafs
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Josh Rimer: Signs are pointing towards Rod Brind'Amour as being the Hurricanes next head coach. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Aivis Kalnins: Salavat traded the rights to forward Anton Slepyshev to CSKA Moscow. Slepyshev is…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild … Plekanec and Canadiens
On the Minnesota Wild ... Chris Hine of Star Tribune: The Wild currently don't have a GM and may not a lot salary cap space to work with this offseason. Thomas Vanek's buyout finally comes off the books. Mikko Koivu's…
NHL Rumors: Canucks Options At Center … John Tavares
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Mike Halford of The Athletic: Centers that the Vancouver Canucks could consider looking at this offseason. Tyler Bozak - The 32-year old and pending UFA has been tied to the Canucks for a while. Bozak…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Philadelphia Flyers
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Stars restricted free agent Mattias Janmark is playing in the World Championships despite not have a contract. Janmark took out insurance so that he could play in the tournament. GM Jim Nill said…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the New York Islanders ... Amar Basi: Bob McKenzie said on Monday that the Islanders have spoken with Dean Lombardi several times, but he won't be offered a position. Amar Basi: Bob McKenzie said that Lou Lamoriello would likely…
Where Do The Toronto Maple Leafs Go From Here?
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a disappointing finish to a franchise-best season (49 wins, 105 points), falling in seven games to the Boston Bruins in the opening round of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. Though the Leafs considerably improved over…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Dubas, Hunter, Matthews, Nylander, Tavares, Tanev and Bozak
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: With the free agent center market pretty thin after John Tavares, so the Maple Leafs could consider bringing Tyler Bozak back. Last offseason the Leafs asked Joe Thornton if…