Tag: Auston Matthews

NHL Rumors: Flames, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets, Kings, and Blues

Scouting the Canucks and Flyers on Saturday Jeff Paterson: Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving was one of 13 scouts listed to attend Saturday's Canucks-Flyers game. Scouting Russia Russian Prospects: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland and Columbus Blue Jackets GM…

Mark Easson

Young NHL Stars Due For Big Raises Next Summer

The list of pending restricted free agents coming off their entry-level contracts is impressive.

Lyle Richardson

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Salary Cap Conundrum

The Toronto Maple Leafs months-long contract standoff with William Nylander finally ended on Dec. 1 when the winger agreed to a six-year, $45-million deal. Of course, there was much relief among the denizens of Leafs Nation. Had the Leafs failed…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Matthews To Be Targeted With An Offer Sheet? Senators Will Want A Decision From Duchene

Matthews to be targeted with an offer sheet? Sportsnet: Chris Johnston says that there is a feeling that Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews could become a target for an offer sheet this offseason. “When it comes to Auston Matthews, we’re…

Mark Easson

NHL Numbers: Matthews, Coyotes, Flames, Blue Jackets and Luongo

Auston Matthews over a goal per game so far this season Gord Stellick: Sportsnet reports that Simon Gagne in 2005-06 was the last player to score 15 goals in his first 14 games of the regular season. Auston Matthews scored…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Matthews, Marner and Nylander

Dubas may turn their attention to Matthews and Marner now TSN: Bob McKenzie on Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas turning his attention to pending restricted free agents Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner now that the William Nylander situation is…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Avalanche, Oilers, Kings, Blues, and Maple Leafs

Raanta exits last night's game early Arizona Coyotes: Goaltender Antti Raanta left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Craig Morgan: Have to wonder if Raanta was even 100 percent when he returned to the lineup. Barrie misses last night's…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Maple Leafs, and the Capitals

Foligno meets up with Blue Jackets Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno joined the team in Toronto. Hischier traveling with the Devils Chris Ryan: New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes said Nico Hischier will travel with the team but…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Predators, Lightning, Leafs, and Canadiens

Kings down two goaltenders NHL.com: Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell will be out for four to six weeks after tearing his meniscus on Saturday. The Kings have recalled goaltender Calvin Peterson. Jon Rosen: Kings goaltending Bill Ranford said that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pacioretty Still Denies Trade Request … Maple Leafs Starting To Consider Trading Nylander

Pacioretty still denies he asked to be traded Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: After the Montreal Canadiens traded Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights, GM Marc Bergevin said that Pacioretty "asked for a trade. I will not go into detail.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: UFA Goalies And A Defenseman, And How Matthews Injury Could Help Next Seasons Salary Cap Number

Updating some pending UFA goaltenders and a defenseman Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Nashville Predators and Pekka Rinne's agent Jay Grossman have had some contract discussions over the past week and they are expected to continue. Predators GM David…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries and Notes: Leafs, Canucks, Stars, Knights, Sens, Blues, and Capitals

Matthews out four weeks Leafs PR: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews will about for at least four weeks with a shoulder injury and will be put in the IR later today. Canucks injury updates Ben Kuzma: Vancouver Canucks defenseman…

Mark Easson