How The Senators Could Reach the Salary-Cap Floor in 2019-20
Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk recently pledged he'll spend close to the salary cap in every year from 2021 to 2025 once the current roster rebuild is completed, at least by his estimate. Melnyk won't be spending to the cap…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, and the Chicago Blackhawks
The Oilers may not have asked Russell about his no-movement clause Ryan Rishaug: While there is still time for things to change, it's not sounding like there have been any talks about between the Edmonton Oilers and Kris Russell's reps…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, New York Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks
Sweeny still going to make calls Marisa Ingemi: Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney: "I don't know if we're necessarily going to do anything else. We'll continue to make calls." Gusev to hit Vegas? Igor Eronko: Spoke with Nikita Gusev's first coach…
NHL Rumors: Scouting ANA-WSH, MIN-STL, Canadiens, Oilers, Buyer Beware and Top 12 UFAs
Scouting the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals Helene Elliott: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Ducks-Capitals game include St. Louis Blues (2), Arizona Coyotes (2), Vegas Golden Knights (2), Florida Panthers (2), Montreal Canadiens (2), New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Calgary…
Players Least Likely To Be Moved Before 2019 NHL Trade Deadline
As the NHL's Feb. 25 trade deadline draws nearer, media speculation keeps growing over which players could be on the move. Some, such as Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin, Ottawa Senators forwards Matt Duchene and Matt Stone, and…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Ducks, Leafs, Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Kings
Avalanche not interested in trading first-round draft picks or their top prospects Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: (mailbag) There is a good chance that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie is traded before the trade deadline or in the offseason.…
Expect Another Trade by the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford has a well-earned reputation for wheeling and dealing during an NHL season. Justin Schultz, Trevor Daley, Carl Hagelin, and Ron Hainsey were in-season acquisitions crucial to the Penguins' Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and…
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Wild and Islanders
Pilut to the IR Howard WGR: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said that defenseman Lawrence Pilut was put on the IR retroactive to Friday. He's eligible to play against the Capitals on Friday. Bennett out with an upper-body injury Pat Steinberg: Calgary…
NHL Injuries and Notes: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Golden Knights and Maple Leafs
Miller leaves in the third Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller left in the third period after a collision with teammate Josh Mahura. Mahura crashed into his left leg. Raanta could be done for the season Craig Morgan: Arizona…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Blues, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Kings, Panthers and Blackhawks
Garrioch rumor roundup Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Philadelphia Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher will make decisions on any potential changes after their road trip - four more games after last night's win. Fletcher has already been working the phones…
NHL Western Conference Trade Candidates for 2018-19
The curtain rose Wednesday on the NHL's 2018-19 season. While fans will be following their favorite players and teams, they'll also be monitoring the media for the latest trade speculation. Most of the conjecture will involve players eligible to become…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks Have Cap Space But Not Able To Use It Yet
The Chicago Blackhawks have some salary cap space and a couple areas of need but are not close to anything .. Emily Kaplan: The Blackhawks now have some salary cap space, but it's usually a quiet period for the next…