5. Frederik Andersen (Goaltender – Anaheim Ducks)
Frederik Andersen - Goaltender 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $1,150,000 Age: 26 Drafted: 87th overall in 2012 The big Danish netminder was the go-to guy during the Ducks 2015 run to the Western Conference Final, split duties with 22-year-old…
6. Matt Dumba (Defenseman – Minnesota Wild)
Matt Dumba - Defenseman 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $894,167 Age: 21 Drafted: 7th overall in 2012 Minnesota’s 2012 top pick had a breakout offensive season, with 10 goals and 16 assists in 81 games in the final year of his…
7. Andrew Shaw (Forward – Chicago Blackhawks)
Andrew Shaw - Center 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $2,000,000 Age: 24 Drafted: 139th overall in 2011 The Hawks continue to move players out when cap space becomes an issue and that may be the case once again this…
8. Ryan Strome (Forward – New York Islanders)
Ryan Strome- Right Wing 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $863,333 Age: 22 Drafted: 5th overall in 2011 The Isles fifth overall pick in 2011 took a major step back after scoring 50 points two years ago. The 22-year-old Strome…
9. Kevin Hayes (Forward – New York Rangers)
Kevin Hayes - Center 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $900,000 Age: 23 Drafted: 24th overall in 2010 The 24-year-old Boston College product opted for unrestricted free agency instead of signing with Chicago after his senior season. Hayes scored 17 goals…
10. Valeri Nichushkin (Forward – Dallas Stars)
Valeri Nichushkin - Right Wing 2015 - 16 Cap Hit: $925,000& Age: 21& Drafted: 10th overall in 2013 The big Russian winger impressed many with a 34-point rookie campaign as an 18-year-old, but a hip injury and surgery to…
NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban
On the Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban ... Presse Canadienne in the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin once again said he not shopping P.K. Subban around the league, but will listen to any offers that come in. “I do…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Wild, Maple Leafs and Stamkos
On Alexander Radulov ... Aivis Kalnins: Think that the Avalanche are still the frontrunners for Alexander Radulov. Don't think a deal with anyone will happen anytime soon, likely after the World Championships. Matthew Coller of ESPN: Coller looks at seven…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Canucks and Caggiula
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Scott Cullen of TSN: The Maple Leafs could buy out defenseman Jared Cowen. They could still attempt to trade him. The Leafs have lots of options up front, but they are a little thin on…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – RNH and the No. 4 Pick
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staple of the Edmonton Journal: Staples looks at some reasons the Edmonton Oilers should look at trading Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. It's time for a change Trading Jordan Eberle would create a bigger hole than if…
Trades Made Leading Up To Deadline Day
List of trades made in the week leading up to the 2016 NHL trade deadline.
Rangers Acquiring Eric Staal
Eric Staal did a decent job of driving play, but he was far from the missing piece the Rangers hoped they were getting. Staal recorded just six points in 20 regular season games with the Rangers and never seemed to…