Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

2019 NHL Free Agents: Early Look At Top Tier Forwards

Time moves quickly and it is never too early to peak into what the 2019 NHL Free Agency class may look like. Our first look presents the top tier forwards that could be available next July 1st. Order does not…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and the Winnipeg Jets

No hurry for Aho and Teravainen ... Luke DeCock: The Carolina Hurricanes and Sebastian Aho's agent have spoken about a potential long-term contract extension, but there is no rush to get it done. Same for Teuvo Teravainen. It may be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, and Senators

Blackhawks looking to add up front ... David Pagnotta: Have been informed that the Chicago Blackhawks have been in trade talks with the Montreal Canadiens about Max Pacioretty and the Carolina Hurricanes about Jeff Skinner. The Blackhawks will have around…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: A Collection Of Signings Over The Past Day Or Two

  On the Anaheim Ducks ... Cap Friendly: The Ducks have re-signed RFA Chase De Leo to a one-year, two-way deal - $650,000 in the NHL, $70,000 in the AHL with $80,000 guaranteed. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Cap Friendly: The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Chicago Blackhawks Have Some Cap Space, And Could Create More If They Wanted

The Chicago Blackhawks have some salary cap space to worth with ... Jay Zawaski: A source has said that the Blackhawks have talked about Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner, but it's not known as to the extent of those talks. The…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Hellebuyck, Schneider, McKegg, Gauthier, and Despres

Jets lock up Connor Hellebuyck ... NHL.com: The Winnipeg Jets avoided salary arbitration with goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and locked him up to a six-year contract worth $37 million - a $6.167 million salary cap hit. The 25-year old Vezina finalist…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Four of the best NHL free agent signings

There are still a handful of useful players available but, for the most part, all the best talent has been scooped up. With that in mind, let’s look at a few of the best signings made thus far. I should…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Edmonton Oilers

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: After getting defenseman Dylan DeMelo re-signed, it wouldn't be a surprise if they considered trading defenseman Tim Heed. Heed will be a UFA after next season and may welcome a move to…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Canadiens, Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Blues, And Players Who Filed For Salary Arbitration

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens announced yesterday that defenseman Shea Weber will be out for five to six months after having surgery on his right knee to repair a meniscal tear. "With Shea currently rehabilitating from…

Mark Easson