NHL Rumors: John Tavares and the New York Islanders
On John Tavares and the New York Islanders ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1050 and was asked if the John Tavares - New York Islanders situation has changed in the past few weeks. McKenzie…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) Jake Allen has had a couple rough stretches the past two seasons. GM Doug Armstrong may want to upgrade in net, but he may not be able…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Islanders, Rangers and Canadiens
On the Washington Capitals ... Bob McKenzie: Believe that defenseman John Carlson will get between $7 and $8 million per season on a six- to eight-year deal. If the Capitals hope to re-sign him, they are going to have to…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks and Hurricanes
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Michael Traikos of the National Post: A year ago you may move used William Nylander as a potential contract comparable for Mitch Marner, but this year Auston Matthews may be a better comparable. Entering Wednesday's…
NHL Rumors: Kings and Dergachyov … Where John Tavares Could End Up
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Kings 2016 third-round pick Alexander Dergachyov's KHL contract has expired. The Kings have internally discussed him but don't think it will be a quick decision for them. Negotiating a deal would be…
NHL Rumors: Datsyuk, Peters, Holland, Brickley, Panthers and Blackhawks
On the Pavel Datsyuk, Bill Peters, Ken Holland, Daniel Brickley, Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Pavel Datsyuk's agent Dan Milstein shoots down the rumors that Datsyuk could be returning to the Detroit for next…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers
On the Detroit Red Wings ... George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press: Sources are saying that Red Wings GM Ken Holland will be back next season. "He's going to be back as the GM," a person familiar with the…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes and Hickey … Blackhawks and Quenneville … Senators and Duchene
On the Arizona Coyotes and Brandon Hickey ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Elliotte Friedman reported that would look to trade prospect Brandon Hickey “not seeing a fit to sign.” Coyotes GM John Chayka on Monday. “There’s a fit for everything. It…
NHL Rumors: Capitals and Carlson … Daniel Brickley … Eeli Tolvanen
On the Washington Capitals and John Carlson ... TSN: On the possibility of there being a sign-and-trade - John Tavares or someone else - this offseason. Pierre LeBrun responds with: "I would say that whatever remote chance there is of John Tavares doing…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks have 15 forwards signed or under control for next season, with five not needing to clear waivers. They may look to add another experienced veteran to the mix…
The Montreal Canadiens Are Facing A Crucial Off-Season
A year after finishing atop the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They're one of the league's lowest-scoring teams and among the worst defensive clubs. Injuries to key players, such as goaltender Carey…
NHL Rumors: Predators and Tolvanen … Brickley Visits … Capitals and Carlson
On the Nashville Predators and Eeli Tolvanen ... Aivis Kalnins: A Jokerit source said in an email that the team wouldn't comment on Eeli Tolvanen as "the matter is private." There isn't a timeline on when the release will be…