Tag: Antti Niemi

NHL Rumors: Anders Lee, Cody Ceci, Brett Connolly, and the Edmonton Oilers

The Islanders haven't moved on from Anders Lee. Blackhawks also interested. Cody Ceci talks not progressing. Capitals back in on Connolly? Oilers options up front and in net.

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Bruins Injuries, Coaching Notes, McDavid, NHL and KHL Signings

Injury notes on Zdeno Chara, Matt Grzelcyk and Connor McDavid. Some recent NHL and KHL signings.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the New York Islanders

The Montreal Canadiens need to find a reliable backup. Looking at some New York Islanders free agents that they will need to make decisions on.

Mark Easson

A Busy Summer Ahead For The Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens just missed the playoffs this season. They have some holes to fix but they enough cap to address those areas.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, and the Buffalo Sabres

Spurgeon on an extension Michael Russo: Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon on the possibility of signing a contract extension this offseason: "Obviously my family loves it here. We love it here. I want to win here so you can just…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Salary Cap, Free Agency And Goaltending

Canadiens can spend to the salary cap next year Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens were $8 million under the salary cap ceiling for a second consecutive season. GM Marc Bergevin has the go-ahead from ownership to…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Predators, Islanders, Rangers and Senators

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have signed 2017 second-round draft pick Alexandre Texier to an entry-level contract. He will play in Finland again next season. On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: The Canadiens…

Mark Easson

The Montreal Canadiens Are Facing A Crucial Off-Season

A year after finishing atop the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They're one of the league's lowest-scoring teams and among the worst defensive clubs. Injuries to key players, such as goaltender Carey…

Lyle Richardson

NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Kalman: If goaltender Tuukka Rask's injury is indeed "very minor," it may be a good idea to let Anton Khudobin get the next three starts and give Zane McIntyre a start and then bring…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Anisimov, Hartman, Wingels, and Saad

More on the Chicago Blackhawks selling... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times:  A significant sale of players seems to be the plan. However, what will be the return? Artem Anisimov seems more like a summer deal as opposed to…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens

Pittsburgh addressing wants and not needs Shelly Anderson of Pittsburgh Hockey Now:  Jim Rutherford can afford to go after wants and not needs at this point. Pittsburgh is on a 16-4-1 stretch as they have steamrolled to around the top…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Jets, Bruins, Flyers, Canucks, and the Sabres

On the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks, and Buffalo Sabres ... TSN Insider Trading:  Pierre LeBrun: The Oilers could get a low first-round pick for Patrick Maroon. "However, I think if there is a preference or…

Mark Easson