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.

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche, and the Montreal Canadiens

The plan still remains for Podkolzin to stay with SKA. Landeskog wants to remain in Colorado, but a deal may take some time. Byron ignoring trade rumors.

NHL Notes: Unfit to Participate, Laine Downplays Rumors, and Immigration Issues

The list of players that are unfit to play is growing. Patrik Laine tries to downplay trade rumors. A couple of players are dealing with immigration issues.

NHL Rumors and Notes: Brent Seabrook, Brandon Saad and Kasperi Kapanen

Seabrook is back on the ice. No extension talks between the Avs and Saad yet. Kapanen will start on the Penguins top line.

How Will The Chicago Blackhawks Rebuild Affect Their Veteran Core?

The Chicago Blackhawks wrote a letter to their fans this week to let them know about their rebuild. They have a veteran core that has been around for a while. How far will the rebuild go?

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, and the Top Remaining NHL Free Agents

Toews could cost the Avs $5 million. Saad may not be with the Avs long-term. Top remaining NHL free agents.

NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Calgary Flames

Coyotes to re-sign Fischer. Blackhawks may not be done. The Flames are still looking to improve their roster

NHL Trade: Chicago Blackhawks Trade Brandon Saad To The Avalanche

The Chicago Blackhawks trade Brandon Saad and defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the Colorado Avalanche for defensemen Nikita Zadorov and Anton Lindholm.

NHL Rumors: Wild, Sharks, Lightning, Flyers, Jets, Penguins, Blackhawks, and Panthers

Wild and Sharks working on two trades. Tyler Johnson not interested in moving. Flyers making a push for Patrik Laine. Blackhawks trying to trade Brandon Saad.