NHL Rumors: Devils and Yakovlev … Panthers and Mascherin … Coyotes and OEL, Team Needs
On the New Jersey Devils and Yegor Yakovlev ... Igor Eronko: Devils GM Ray Shero said that they haven't officially signed defenseman Yegor Yakovlev, but once the World Championships are over, they'll head back to North America to hopefully get…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Lucic, Sekara, No. 10, And Their Need On The Blue Line
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Oilers fans keep bringing up trade proposals for forward Milan Lucic and defenseman Andrej Sekera. They aren't going anywhere. "A) Both have No Movement Clauses. B) Both have massive negative value due to poor…
NHL Rumors: Kristains Rubins, Nashville Predators, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson
On Kristains Rubins ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that there are a couple teams that are interested in 20-year old Latvian defenseman Kristains Rubins. "6'4" has a good reach and knows how to use his frame" On the Nashville Predators ...…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Oilers, Hurricanes, Kings and Coyotes
On the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Los Angeles Kings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Lou Lamoriello rumor to the New York Islanders won't go away. believes it's possible, and it would be a new…
NHL Rumors: Tkachuk, Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Penguins and Canucks
On Brady Tkachuk ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: There were multiple reports earlier this week that 2018 draft prospect Brady Tkachuk would return to Boston University for his sophomore season. Keith Tkachuk, Brady's dad said yesterday that those reports…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Hurricanes and Senators
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The acquisition of Marcus Kruger may signal the end of Brad Richardson's tenure with the Coyotes. GM John Chayka didn't rule out re-signing the pending UFA, he knows the market…
NHL Rumors: 2018 Draft Picks In Play and Players Who Could Be Moved This Offseason
On 2018 draft prospect Grigori Denisenko ... Igor Eronko: Draft prospect Grigori Denisenko said that "almost every" NHL team has been in contact with him. He has two years left on his contract. Denisenko said that he will attend the…
NHL Trade: Hurricanes Trade Kruger And A Pick To Coyotes For Martinook And A Pick
The Arizona Coyotes have acquired Marcus Kruger and a 2018 third-round pick for Jordan Martinook and a 2018 fourth-round pick. Arizona Coyotes: Coyotes GM John Chayka. "We are very pleased to add Marcus to the Coyotes," said Chayka. "Marcus is…
NHL News: Coyotes, Hurricanes, Oilers, Kings, Senators, Penguins, Sharks and Canucks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes won't renew the contract for assistant GM Chris O'Hearn. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... John Shannon: Rick Dudley signed on as the VP of Hockey Operation for the Hurricanes. Don Waddell…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coytoes – UFA Richardson and the Trade Market
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Forward Brad Richardson is finishing up his three-year, $6.25 million deal, and the 33-year old is looking for a multi-year deal. “We had numerous discussions with him over the last…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders, Hurricanes, Kings, Canucks and Wild
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello's contract is up but it does come with the option of…
Pacific Division Offseason Primer: No. of Contracts, Cap Hit, Draft Picks, UFAs and RFAs
Players under contract (Roster): 17 Positions under contract: 9 forwards, 6 defensemen, 2 goaltenders Total number of contracts: 35 Projected cap hit: $65,758,667 2018 Draft Picks: 1st, 2nd, 3rd (ANA and NJ), 4th, 5th, 6th Unrestricted Free Agents: Kevin Bieksa, Jason Chimera, Antoine Vermette, J.T. Brown, Chris Kelly, Francois…