NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Alexander Barabanov
The Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in signing KHL free agent Alexander Barabanov. His agent said they are starting to talk with teams and there is no timeline.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Arizona Coyotes
Things haven’t gone as planned for the Arizona Coyotes this year. Taylor Hall could walk after the season, and they don’t have the salary cap space to work with like they once did.
If the NHL were to cancel the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs, it could cost hem upwards of $1 billion in hockey related revenue. HRR is directly tied to the salary cap.
There is some hope within the NHL and NHLPA that they can at least get some playoff hockey in this season. Playoffs could be expanded to include more than the typical 16 teams.
Effect of Lower-Than-Projected NHL Salary Cap Upon Cap-Strapped Clubs
There is a chance that the NHL doesn’t play any more regular season games. This means a big decrease in hockey related revenue and a potential lower salary cap ceiling next season.
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Auston Matthews … Boston Bruins and Torey Krug
An Auston Matthews offer sheet may have been in the Arizona Coyotes plans. Will Torey Krug take less to remain with the Boston Bruins or will he look for greener pastures?