NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Predators, Penguins, Blues and Lightning
Shaw out with a concussion. Merzlikins activated from the IR. Ekholm week-to-week. Stamkos out with a lower-body injury. Cirelli leaves early.
Assessing Five Recent Notable NHL Player Moves
Taking a look at five moves involving the St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, Arizona Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Nashville Predators and the Florida Panthers.
NHL News: Lightning Re-sign Cirelli, NHL Still Talking to Provinces, and the St. Louis Blues
The Lightning re-sign Anthony Cirelli. The NHL continues its talks with five Canadian provinces. The Blues hope to have some fans in the stands.
NHL News: Nikita Kucherov Out For The Regular Season and What It Means For The Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov will have season-ending hip surgery to repair a torn labrum. The Lightning will put his $9.5 million cap hit on the LTIR.
Expect Creativity By NHL Clubs Trying To Shed Salary
There are at least 10 teams heading into Christmas that are over the salary. They have until the start of the season become cap compliant.
NHL Rumors: Quick Hits on Some Remaining Restricted and Unrestricted Free Agents
Salary cap space for many is limited to non-existent. There are still some intriguing unrestricted free agents unsigned and some RFAs that need to be signed.
Laine, Marchessault, Perry Featured in NHL Rumor Roundup
Could the Flyers and Jets revisit Patrik Laine talks? Will the Red Wings and Lightning become trade partners? Marchessault may be the Golden Knights best trade candidate. Could the Maple Leafs have interest in Corey Perry?
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Golden Knights, Jets, Islanders and Coyotes
There are some teams that need to do some housecleaning before the season starts. A look at some situations that could be addressed in the upcoming weeks.
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning
Will the Bruins PTO anyone? The trade route is more likely than the free agent route. Should the Predators try to offer sheet Anthony Cirelli?
NHL Trade and Free-Agent Markets Could Soon Stir to Life
It's been almost two full months since the last NHL trade and over a month and a half since the last noteworthy UFA signing. Thankfully these quiet times may be nearing an end soon.
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs notes heading into next season. Should the Nashville Predators try to offer sheet Anthony Cirelli?
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Nashville Predators 2.0
The Tampa Bay Lightning need to shed some salary. The Nashville Predators have the cap space and could use a winger. Is there a fit?