Tag: Blake Wheeler

NHL Rumors and Notes: Isles and Eberle … Jets and Wheeler … Sabres and Reinhart

No extension talks between Jordan Eberle and the Islanders Brian Compton: New York Islanders forward Jordan Eberle said that there have been no contract extension discussions as of yet. Blake Wheeler gets a five-year extension from the Jets Chris Johnston:…

Mark Easson

2019 NHL Free Agents: Early Look At Top Tier Forwards

Time moves quickly and it is never too early to peak into what the 2019 NHL Free Agency class may look like. Our first look presents the top tier forwards that could be available next July 1st. Order does not…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Laine, Trouba and Stastny

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sara Orlesky: Forward Patrik Laine was asked about signing a contract extension, and he said he'd like to stay in Winnipeg as long as they want him. Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Pending restricted free…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Hellebuyck, Laine, Stastny and Pending Free Agents

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Emily Kaplan: Looking the keys to the offseason for the Winnipeg Jets. 1. Connor Hellebuyck - The Jets have Steve Mason for another year at $4.1 million, but the Jets need to commit long-term to pending…

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NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of February

February is over, and there is a new rookie of the month. Furthermore, it is a first year player from Tampa Bay that has burst onto the scene and took it to new heights. Other rookies performed well but only…

Chris Wassel

NHL Trade Analysis: Paul Stastny Traded To The Winnipeg Jets

The St. Louis Blues traded Paul Stastny on Monday and that was unexpected. Winnipeg acquired the center for a 2018 first round pick, prospect Eric Foley, and a conditional 2020 pick. Admittedly, St. Louis was ninth in the Western Conference…

Chris Wassel

NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Avs, Jackets, Rangers, Flyers, Jets, Lines and Pairings

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Ryan Getzlaf confirms that he will return to the lineup tonight. Pierre LeBrun: Jared Boll cleared waivers. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu is still day-to-day with an…

Mark Easson

Olympic News Fallout: Thoughts From The Players

Some thoughts from the players on the NHL not going to the 2018 Winter Olympics ... TSN: Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin said today that he's going to compete for Russia at the Winter Olympics no matter what the NHL says.…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers Still Need To A Puck-Moving Dman

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers really need to bring in a puck-moving defenseman this offseason. GM Peter Chiarelli will be looking to make a trade a draft, and it might cost him…

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Injuries: Giordano, Zetterberg, Kane, Phaneuf And Many More

Derek Willis: Flames coach Bob Hartley said that Mark Giordano is still being evaluated and hasn't been ruled out for tomorrow. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg skating for the first time since Saturday. Andy Strickland: Some doctors feel that…

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Injuries: Kane out 12 weeks, Miller 4-6 weeks, Plus Lots of Updates

Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Patrick Kane will be out 12 weeks after breaking his left clavicle. Chris Kuc: The Blackhawks put Patrick Kane on the LTIR and recall Teuvo Teravainen. Iain MacIntyre: Canucks Ryan Miller will be out four to six…

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