NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Matt Hunwick and Phil Kessel
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Matt Gajtka of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Defenseman Matt Hunwick was a healthy scratch for 35 of the Penguins final 44 games. He was two years left on his contract. The Penguins could see if they…
NHL Rumors: Potential Offseason Trade Targets
Looking at 24 players who could be trade candidates this offseason ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Taking a look at some players who could be dealt this offseason if the right offer comes in. Oscar Klefbom - Edmonton Oilers -…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the New York Rangers
On the New York Islanders and Lou Lamoriello ... Steve Simmonds: When first talked Lamoriello about Larry Brooks' initial report linking him to the Islanders he laughed about it. When asked Lamoriello on Saturday about it he didn't laugh and…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers and Flames
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... @Prospects_Watch: Bob McKenzie on his podcast: "The Carolina Hurricanes would be prepared to entertain offers for no.2." On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dhiren Mahiban of the Sporting News: Defenseman Darnell Nurse is a pending restricted…
NHL Rumors: 2018 Draft Picks In Play and Players Who Could Be Moved This Offseason
On 2018 draft prospect Grigori Denisenko ... Igor Eronko: Draft prospect Grigori Denisenko said that "almost every" NHL team has been in contact with him. He has two years left on his contract. Denisenko said that he will attend the…
NHL News: Sabres, Bruins, Flames, Avs, Stars, Wild, Rangers, Capitals and Jets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have signed defenseman Casey Nelson to a two-year contract with an AAV of $812,500. On the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: The Bruins and Flames will play two…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Blue Jackets, Stars, Devils, Flyers and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames ... Pierre LeBrun: "Interesting to look back at summer of 2016 when the Leafs acquired Frederik Andersen from Anaheim. The Ducks deliberated long and hard about which goalie to move. They felt both…
Pacific Division Offseason Primer: No. of Contracts, Cap Hit, Draft Picks, UFAs and RFAs
Players under contract (Roster): 17 Positions under contract: 9 forwards, 6 defensemen, 2 goaltenders Total number of contracts: 35 Projected cap hit: $65,758,667 2018 Draft Picks: 1st, 2nd, 3rd (ANA and NJ), 4th, 5th, 6th Unrestricted Free Agents: Kevin Bieksa, Jason Chimera, Antoine Vermette, J.T. Brown, Chris Kelly, Francois…
NHL Rumors: Flames and Sabres … Capitals and Carlson
On the Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 960 and Sabres Ryan O'Reilly was brought up with the possibility of the Flames being able to acquire him and having Sean Monahan,…
NHL News: Peters Opts Out, Avs, Wild, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning, Capitals and Jets
On Bill Peters ... Pierre LeBrun: Source is saying that the Flames called the Hurricanes yesterday and asked for permission to speak with head coach Bill Peters. The Hurricanes had no issue. Peters opted out of contract with the Hurricanes…
NHL Rumors: Coaches – Rangers, Stars, Flames and Hurricanes
On the New York Rangers ... Darren Dreger: College coaches who are in the mix for Rangers vacant head coaching position: Jim Montgomery (U of Denver), David Quinn (Boston U) and Scott Sandelin (Minnesota-Duluth). On the Dallas Stars ...…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames Coaching Candidates
On the Calgary Flames ... Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: A quick look at some coaching options for the Flames: Dave Tippett, Bill Peters, Ryan Huska, Alain Vigneault, and Darryl Sutter. Eric Duhatschuk of The Athletic: Four potential coaching candidates for the…