A Look At Some Of The Top 2017 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Every year there are a handful of high-end players scheduled to hit free agency. While most end up re-signing with their current teams beforehand, the occasional big name slips through the cracks and at least tests the…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sharks and the Oilers
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers get trade inquiries on defenseman Dmitry Kulikov all the time. The Panthers don't have him on the trade block. On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area:…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins
On the San Jose Sharks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at what Sharks GM Doug Wilson should focus on this offseason. 1. Sign Brent Burns to a long-term contract - Burns is eligible for a contract extension after July…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Wings, Kings, Rangers, and 2017 UFA Dmen
On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings, LA Kings, and New York Rangers ... TSN: Bob McKenzie: The Lightning's only known offer to Steven Stamkos was believed to be for $8.5 million for five or six year. The Lightning…
Rink Rumblings: The 2016 NHL Awards Outlook (Part 1)
With less than a month to go in the regular season, media members are filling out their ballots for the slate of NHL Awards to be announced in Las Vegas in mid-June. As usual, the perennial contenders for some of…
Not Really Rumors: Stars, Habs, Wild, Kings, Isles and Oilers
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) On if the Stars would try to trade for Dustin Byfuglien, and what would the cost be? The Stars will be interested in high-end defenseman, and they…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Stars and Wild
On the Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Joffery Lupul has been productive under Mike Babcock, scoring seven goals in 18 games. It is still too early to suggest there is a trade market for Lupul. The Maple Leafs…
Rumors III: Richards, Hamilton, Malkin, Sharks and Flyers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Kings are once again talking to teams about Mike Richards, though at this point, nothing is imminent. The Kings would love to move Richards and his $5.75 million cap hit for the next five years.…
Rumors III: Bruins, Sharks, Hurricanes, Leafs and Red Wings
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Peter Chiarelli's firing was about Cam Neely's power, and how he is itching to use it. They will interview candidates like Ray Shero and Predators assistant GM Paul Fenton. Neely and CEO Charlie Jacobs…
Morning Hits: Hurricanes, Isles, Drouin, Fighting, Flames and Sharks
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. said he would entertain offers for the majority stake in the team. “I’m 71 years old, and at 71 you start planning stuff like that,” Karmanos said.…
Morning Hits: Leafs, the “No Sense” Part of Expansion and Burns
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs are considering splitting up Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk as they are concerned that there is too much fire power on their first line and not enough on their second…
NHL Video: State of the San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan and GM Doug Wilson discuss the State of the Sharks. Discussing their goaltending situation, moving Brent Burns back to the blueline and some things going forward. (video from earlier this offseason, but it's…