NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Stars, Devils, Lightning, Canucks, Capitals, Jets and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... John Shannon: Defenseman Zdeno Chara returned to the Bruins lineup yesterday. Joe Haggerty: Coach Bruce Cassidy said they hope that Rick Nash would be able to return to the lineup before the end of the regular…
NHL Rumors: Avs and Makar … Sens and Karlsson … Edmonton Oilers Options
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Jeff Cox: NHL sources are saying that the 2017 first-round pick Cale Makar is leaning to remaining at UMass for his sophomore season. Jesse Montano: (going off the above Makar report) "To everyone saying to…
NHL Rumors: Avs In On Karlsson and Ryan … Blue Jacket GM On Deadline Day
Avs in on Erik Karlsson and Bobby Ryan? Jonathan Davis: Hearing that the Colorado Avalanche are in on Erik Karlsson and Bobby Ryan talks. AJ Haefele: Hearing the same thing in Denver. Don't have any expectations of it getting done,…
World Junior Championships: Top Performers – Necas, Bellows and Kostin
After an exciting conclusion to the 2018 World Junior Championships with Team Canada reclaiming the gold in a tense final game against Team Sweden, it’s time to look at some of its participants’ best performances. While their teams didn’t take…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Devils, Ducks and Sabres
On the Montreal Canadiens and Alexander Radulov ... Eric Engels: "Been told the highest offer made to Radulov was 3 years. @PierreVLeBrun reported he asked for 6 years at $7M." L.A. Lariviere: "There's no way #Habs will give him both…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Calgary Flames
On the Vancovuer Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks trading defenseman Chris Tanev and somehow landing the No. 3 pick from Dallas is gaining little traction. Both Cale Makar and Miro Heiskanen could both be gone…
NHL Rumors: Draft Notes – New Jersey Devils, Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres
On the New Jersey Devils ... Kurt BSH: Corey Pronman: " has been indicated to me from several NHL sources that the Devils are leaning towards selecting Makar first overall." Grant McCagg: There are rumors that the Devils could be…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Blues, Blackhawks, Flyers and Avalanche
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun: Before they acquired defenseman Nathan Beaulieu, the Sabres were also talking with the Sharks about Mirco Mueller, who was later traded to the Devils. On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Now…
NHL Rumors: Top Four Draft Notes – Devils, Flyers, Stars, and Avalanche
On the New Jersey Devils and the No. 1 pick ... Steve Politi of NJ.com: The New Jersey Devils hold the first overall pick in this year's draft, with divisional rivals the Philadelphia Flyers picking at No. 2. "Look, whoever…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and New Jersey Devils
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Shane Doan's agent, Terry Bross, thinks Doan wants to come back for his 22nd NHL season. “He hasn’t made a final decision, but I think he’s leaning toward playing one…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues forward Jori Lehtera has two years left on his deal at a $4.7 million salary cap hit. Lehtera might be the type of player that the…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Canucks and Stars
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Several teams have contacted the New York Rangers about goaltender Antti Raanta. If the Rangers were to trade Raanta, it would mean they would lose someone else in…