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…
NHL Rumors and ‘Signings’: Leafs and Tavares, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Oilers, Wild and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares ... Elliotte Friedman: There is now official confirmation that John Tavares did not sign last night and is only eligible to sign a seven-year deal. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It appears that…
NHL Rumors: Flames and Ryan, Brodziak, Rieder, Wagner, Bruins, and Blues
On Free Agency ... Ted Starkey: "In free agency, it only takes one overpriced offer to lure a free agent away. This is why teams are loath to get to this point, and will either sign or trade away well…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Panarin, Cole, and Free Agency
On the Columbus Blue Jackets, Artemi Panarin, and Free Agency ... Darren Dreger: Teams that could make sense to trade for Blue Jackets Artemi Panarin include San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders,…