NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks, Flyers, Sabres, Hurricanes, Coyotes, Kings and Avs

Breaking point soon for Oilers-Blackhawks talks? Flyes may not be able to pull off a Jones trade. Kings could look at more wingers.

NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, and the Colorado Avalanche

Arizona Coyotes need to get younger. Sabres will build around people who want to be there. It’s not going to be an easy offseason for the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Third-Line Help, Heiskanen, Goaltending, Oleksiak and RFAs

The Stars could use some offensive help for their third-line. A three-year bridge deal for Heiskanen makes sense.

NHL Rumors: Will The Edmonton Oilers Go After Ekman-Larsson? Other Potential Targets

The Edmonton Oilers are likely kicking tires on Ekman-Larsson. Coyotes would need to retain salary or take a contact. Some free agent targets for the Oilers.

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Potential Free Agent and Trade Targets

The Oilers could look at pending UFAs Hyman, Saad, Hall or Goodrow. Trade targets could include DeBrusk or Killorn.

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, and the Columbus Blue Jackets

Keys to the offseason for the Colorado Avalanche. Columbus Blue Jackets have options with three first-round picks and cap space.

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Maurice and Cheveldayoff likely safe. Winnipeg Jets need an experienced Dman. Potential options for the Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Injury Notes: Blues, Avs, Penguins, Lightning, Golden Knights and Capitals

MacKinnon expected to be ready for Game 1. Stamkos and Kucherov should be good to go. Malkin a game-time decision.

NHL News and Injuries: Blues, Kraken, Flames, Avalanche, and Maple Leafs

Jake Walman tests positive. Kraken sign their first player. Monahan to have hip surgery. MacKinnon out until playoffs. Foligno returns.

NHL Injury Updates: Flames, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Avs, Rangers, Oilers, Flyers, Sharks, Blues, Maple Leafs and Jets

Hanifin season is done as he needs surgery. Saad out two to four weeks. Trouba day-to-day. Ehlers out for the regular season.

Ongoing Flat Salary Cap Bad News for NHL Free Agents

The NHL salary cap is going to remain flat for likely the next four years of the CBA extension that was agreed upon last summer. This is not great news for any upcoming NHL free agents.

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche Trade Tiers, and Potential New York Islanders Trade Targets

Taking a look at the trade tiers for the Colorado Avalanche. Potential trade deadline targets for the New York Islanders.