NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Hurricanes, Wild, Islanders and Capitals
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Igor Eronko: Ilya Kovalchuk tell @rsportru that he'll be heading to the U.S. for contract talks. He'll be heading back to Russia by May 7th for Putin's inauguration. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing that…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders, Hurricanes, Kings, Canucks and Wild
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello's contract is up but it does come with the option of…
NHL News: Draft Lottery, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Predators, Devils, Flyers and Penguins
On the Draft Lottery ... Bob McKenzie: "Just saw the NHL’s format/timing for Saturday’s draft lottery. Picks 15 thru 4 between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. ET, picks 3 thru 1 in the second intermission of an 8 p.m. ET game.…
Metropolitan Division Offseason Primer: No. of Contracts, Cap Hit, Draft Picks, UFAs and RFAs
Players under contract (Roster): 11 Positions under contract: 7 forwards, 3 defensemen, 1 goaltenders Total number of contracts: 28 Projected cap hit: $47,597,499 2018 Draft Picks: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th (CAR and VGK) Unrestricted Free Agents: Cam Ward, Lee Stempniak, Derek Ryan, Jeremy Smith, Brenden Kichton, Andrew Miller, Philip…
NHL Rumors: Desharnais, Ducks, Avalanche and Hurricanes
On David Desharnais ... Igor Eronko: Have heard that David Desharnais could be heading over to the KHL next season. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Jim Matheson: Ducks GM Bob Murray was happy with the work of center Derek Grant…
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: 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…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Hurricanes, Avs, Wings, Preds, Devils, Lightning, Caps and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Cam Fowler isn't with the team in San Jose and head coach Randy Carlyle said: "he's a ways away." On the Boston Bruins ... Dave McCarthy: Forward Riley Nash on his cut that…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Expansion, Senators, Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Stars, Hurricanes and Rangers
On Toronto Expansion, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: During the Vegas expansion process, a Toronto group created by Pasquale Paletta approached the…
NHL News: Ovechkin, Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Islanders, Rangers, Blues, Capitals, and Eastern Conference Race
On Alex Ovechkin ... David Pagnotta: Ovechkin has led the league in goal scoring for seven seasons now, tieing Bobby Hull for the most seasons leading. Phil Esposito lead the league in goals for six seasons, all were in a…
NHL Rumors: Coaching Hot Seat, Tyler Seguin, and the Buffalo Sabres
On coaches who could be on the hot seat this offseason ... TSN: Bob McKenzie: Coaches who could be on the hot seat include: Glen Gulutzan (CGY), Bill Peters (CAR), Joel Quenneville (CHI - could start a ripple effect if fired),…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks and Hurricanes
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Michael Traikos of the National Post: A year ago you may move used William Nylander as a potential contract comparable for Mitch Marner, but this year Auston Matthews may be a better comparable. Entering Wednesday's…