NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Karlsson, Tavares and Seguin
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Arizona Sports is reporting that the Coyotes have signed goaltender Antti Raanta to a three-year contract extension worth about $4 million. Raanta entered last night…
NHL Rumors: Canucks … Stars and a Backup … Islanders and John Tavares
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks GM Jim Benning on free agency: "We want to be thoughtful with the use of money. We want players who will help our young kids." Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks goaltending prospect Michael DiPietro on…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Evander Kane … Who Could Be In On Erik Karlsson?
On the San Jose Sharks and Evander Kane ... David Pollak of The Athletic: San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson has said in the past and continues to say: “If you're going to give up assets,” he repeated in a…
NHL Rumors: Coaching Hot Seat, Tyler Seguin, and the Buffalo Sabres
On coaches who could be on the hot seat this offseason ... TSN: Bob McKenzie: Coaches who could be on the hot seat include: Glen Gulutzan (CGY), Bill Peters (CAR), Joel Quenneville (CHI - could start a ripple effect if fired),…
NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson and the Ottawa Senators
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Karlsson when asked about why he picked the puck out of the net after their last home game of the season. “I don’t know why I…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Winnipeg Jets
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks now have more cap space available for next season and agents for scoring forwards will be happy. Will the Canucks 'overspend' to replace the offense lost by the Sedin's retiring? Rick…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Erik Karlsson And Their First-Round Pick Decisions
On the Ottawa Senators Ken Warren of the Ottawa Sun: Will tonight's home game be Erik Karlsson's last in a Senators jersey? The Senators can start negotiations and sign Karlsson after July 1st. GM Pierre Dorion as said that he's…
NHL Rumors: A Carlson Sign-and-trade … Rangers and Zuccarello … Canucks and Sedin’s
On a sign-and-trade involving John Carlson ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Looking a potential sign-and-trade involving Capitals pending unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson. The eighth-year would have to mean a lot to Carlson, and the extra year may…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Looking at three areas of need for the Oilers this offseason, and the top free agents at that position. Right-handed defenseman - one that can play on the power-play. John…
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…