Top 5 2015 NHL Free Agent Goalies
There isn’t a big premium on goaltending anymore in that 20-25 goaltenders are legitimate starters and the difference between the top-tier and bottom-tier of the 20-25 is about one save per 100 shots (or .10SV%). That said, bad goaltending completely…
Top 12 2015 NHL Free Agent Defensemen
As is the case quite often these days, this free agent class isn’t loaded with difference makers that can significantly alter the makeup of a team. That said, there are quite a few very good defensemen set to become unrestricted…
Rumors: Devils, Red Wings, Canucks, Kings and Hurricanes
Craig Custance of ESPN: Trade speculation hasn't surrounded the Devils much as GM Lou Lamoriello isn't ready to bail on the season just yet. “That’s not even in my vocabulary right now as far as I’m concerned,” Lamoriello said. “Right…
Rumors III: Friedman on Free Agents, Draisaitl, Fisher and Williams
Elliotte Friedman of Sportnet: Teams can start to re-sign players that they signed to one-year contracts on January 1st. Friedman thinks that the Bruins did significant work on Torey Krug and Reilly Smith contracts before they signed their one-year deals…
Rumors II: Airwaves – O’Reilly, Shore, Vermette, Stewart and Leafs
Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 radio on the trade market.Ryan O'Reilly's name is starting to come up. Panthers Drew Shore is a name that has come up recently. After he plays two more games, he's going to…
Rumors: Bruins, Lightning, Wild, Maple Leafs and Kings
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins Milan Lucic has one year left on his deal, with a $6 million cap hit. He's been inconsistent this season. The Bruins will have to decide this they'll want to extend him or…
Rumors: O’Reilly, Stewart, Brower, Habs, Coyotes, Kings and more ….
Adrian Dater: Avs Ryan O'Reilly is being offered around the league for a good defenseman. The Panthers, Jets, Maple Leafs and Canadiens are showing some interest. People will publicly deny that he is available, but he's definitely in play, Bruce…
Rumors: Coyotes, Oilers, Senators and Devils
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Changes could be coming to the Coyotes roster. "A lot of teams look at the trade deadline as sort of the key time to shuffle your roster," General Manager Don Maloney said. "You're either…
Rumors: Bruins, Blues, Canadiens and Coyotes
DJ Bean of WEEI: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has said that he doesn't have the framework for any potential trades yet. “I’ve been trying to bolster the forward group, and players are hard to come by,” he said. “Certainly I’m…
Top 10 2015 NHL Free Agent Centers
Our first expanded look at unrestricted free agency by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. The 2014 NHL free agency class was less than inspiring, but, even with all of the top centers remaining unsigned, the 2015 class looks…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Stars, Kings and Draisaitl
The Fourth Period: Contract talks between the Hurricanes and pending UFA defenseman Andrej Sekera are non-existent. It is unclear when they will discuss an extension. It was thought that the Hurricanes reached out the Sekera's camp, but a team source…
Rumors I: Smith, Krug, Vermette, Franson and Hall
Dan Tencer: Tencer wonders that since the Coyotes are a budget team, and if Mike Smith has lost his starters job, would they consider trading him? Could be a smart gamble for someone. Jason Brough: Asks Joe Haggerty if the…