1. Justin Williams – Washington Capitals
Justin Williams - Washington Capitals - two years, $3.25 million cap hit For years the Washington Capitals have been an excellent regular season team that has failed to translate their success into the Stanley Cup playoffs. A big reason for that…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Oilers, Canucks, College Free Agents, Expansion and More
Friedman's 30 thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Senators coach Dave Cameron and owner Eugene Melnyk have long history, but ... “Eugene Melnyk loves Dave Cameron,” one opposing NHL executive said Tuesday. “But business is business.” Cameron on the…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche and Predators
On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Another Senators coaching change is needed. Coach Dave Cameron still thinks the players are getting his message, but Brennan is starting to doubt that. If the Senators make a…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, and Stock Up/Down for Free Agents
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma: The Canucks will either buyout Alex Burrows or trade him while retaining salary. On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Losing is not an option for the Oilers next…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Gaudreau, Sens, Leafs, Kovalchuk and Kings
Insider Trading ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Jimmy Vesey could be finished his college career this weekend. The Predators are able to offer him something no team can, the ability to burn a year off his entry level contract…
NHL Rumors: Changes Are Coming To The Ottawa Senators
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators owner Eugene Melnyk spoke to the media today and he's not happy with the team. Changes are coming and "nobody is safe." “I’m looking at all of it,…
NHL Rumors – Would The Coyotes Be Able To Trade Up For Matthews?
On the No. 1 draft pick ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Speculation that is that the Coyotes will look to trade up in the draft if they don't win the draft lottery to select Scottsdale native Auston Matthews. Thinking is they…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, and the Maple Leafs
On Milan Lucic ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Milan Lucic on potential being a UFA on July 1st. “At the end of the day, you are human. It’s in the back of your mind thinking about it,” said…
NHL Rumors: Canucks and Lightning
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Brough: The worst thing that Canucks GM Jim Benning could do this offseason would be to add a big named free agent to improve the team next season. On the Tampa Bay Lightning…
NHL Rumors: Expansion, Jets, Islanders, Stamkos and the Lightning
On NHL Expansion, the Winnipeg Jets, Quebec City, Steven Stamkos and the New York Islanders ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The biggest issue that may come from expansion draft rules talk is players that have no-movement and no-trade…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Flames, and the Goalie Market
On the San Jose Sharks and the Goalie Market ... Craig Custance of ESPN: A couple sources were saying that the Sharks were in on some of the bigger-named rental wingers at the trade deadline. They are a team rebuilding on…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Predators and Red Wings
On the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Canucks GM Jim Benning will continue to try and move to a young, faster team without going the bottoming out route. They have been a rumored destination for…