NHL News and Notes: Wilson, Habs, Alzner, Plekanec, Pickard, Bobrovsky, and Nylander
Wilson expected to appeal his suspension John Shannon: The NHLPA is reviewing Tom Wilson's 20 game suspension decision and will be speaking about it with Wilson. Tom Gulitti: Washington Capitals coach Todd Reirden said that he expects that Wilson will be…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Ritchie, Pickard, and Yzerman
Oilers gain some cap space to use for help on the blueline Mark Spector: With the Anaheim Ducks claiming Pontus Aberg and with the trade of Jakub Jerabek to the St. Louis Blues, the Edmonton Oilers moved two contracts and…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Washington Capitals
Lightning looking to trade a defenseman Joe Smith: Have been hearing that the Tampa Bay Lightning are open to the idea of moving defensemen Slater Koekkoek or Brayden Coburn and have been calling teams to see if there is any…
NHL Rumors and Notes: St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs
St. Louis Blues blue line notes Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) Trading defenseman Carl Gunnarsson, if he's healthy, wouldn't be easy. He's at $3 million a season and is coming off ACL surgery. The St. Louis Blues also don't…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers
Stars still have time to make a big move Mike Heika: (asked about the lack of moves from the Dallas Stars this past offseason) The Stars committed a lot of salary cap space last season with the additions of Alexander…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Could the Oilers call on Krug? Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: The Boston Bruins have eight NHL defensemen under contract for next season, with the signing of John Moore to a long-term deal increased the trade speculation that someone could…
NHL Rumors: JVR-Flyers, Komarov, Senators, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Knights and Jets
On James van Riemsdyk and the Philadelphia Flyers ... Frank Seravalli: The Flyers and James van Riemsdyk have agreed on a deal that will be official today. John Buccigross: James van Riemsdyk will be signing a five-year deal with a…
NHL Free Agent Period: New Jersey, Toronto, and more
New Jersey: Who stays and who goes? Abbey Mastrasco of NorthJersey.com: Free agency begins July 1st and one of the bigger names New Jersey has in the UFA market is Patrick Maroon. No true consensus exists but the feeling is…
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Burrows, JvR, Ennis, Kempny, de Haan, Pateryn, Faulk, Hutton, Sparks, and Pickard
On Artemi Panarin ... Dan Milstein: (Panarin's agent) "Rumors that Artemi Panarin is looking to move to a big city so girlfriend can have more modeling opportunities is absolutely not true. She hasn’t modeled in over 3 years. No plans…
NHL Rumors: Canucks … Stars and a Backup … Islanders and John Tavares
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks GM Jim Benning on free agency: "We want to be thoughtful with the use of money. We want players who will help our young kids." Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks goaltending prospect Michael DiPietro on…
Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason
The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…