NHL Free Agent Analysis: John Carlson Re-Signing With The Washington Capitals
John Carlson re-signed with the Washington Capitals over the weekend. This contract pays him $64 million over eight years. There exists some interesting signing bonuses including the lockout proof year. Carlson comes off a career year and an excellent playoff…
NHL Buyout Candidates: Central Division – Practical And Not Practical For Each Team
Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks have 15 forwards signed or under control for next season, with five not needing to clear waivers. They may look to add another experienced veteran to the mix…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and the Chicago Blackhawks
On the New York Rangers ... Andy Strickland: There has been speculation that Rangers pending free agent Michael Grabner could re-sign in the offseason, but there has been no talks. On the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and John…
No Season-Saving Trade Coming for the Chicago Blackhawks
Coming out of the 2018 NHL All-Star weekend, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in an unusual position. With 53 points, they're sitting four points out of a wild-card berth in the Western Conference. While the Blackhawks' goal is to remain in…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sabres, Flames, and Blackhawks
On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Ray Ferraro on pending RFA Erik Gudbranson: "The one thing I keep coming back to with Gudbranson is you're basically renting a player. I'm not 5x$5m for Gudbranson. I don't think that…
NHL News: Blackhawks, Senators, Lightning, Canucks, Lines and Pairings
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks will make defenseman Brent Seabrook a healthy scratch tonight. Coach Joel Quenneville didn't give Seabrook specific reasons as to why he was being scratched, only told him he has to be…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Golden Knights, Penguins and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: (mailbag) Think that GM Stan Bowman will eventually make a trade at some point to take advantage of the LTIR cap space (Marian Hossa). A top-nine center might be one…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Arizona Coyotes
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Dion Phaneuf wouldn't waive his no-movement clause and the Senators weren't able to move him or Marc Methot before the trade freeze. Methot will be left unprotected for the…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Avs, Wild, Jets, Islanders and Blackhawks
On the trade front and speculation ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 talking about the trade front and speculation that is out there. “But when it comes to defense, this year more than any…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Senators, Panthers, Flyers and Blackhawks
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Renaud Lavoie: The Penguins asked Marc-Andre Fleury to waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft back in February and he agreed too. Only waived it for Vegas. Renaud Lavoie: Any player who has a…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and Salary Cap Notes
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Michael Augello: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 said that if the trade rumors surrounding the Blackhawks defensemen are true, it is more likely they'd move Niklas Hjalmarsson than Brent Seabrook. Chris Hine: Source saying the…