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…
NHL Rumors: Datsyuk, Peters, Holland, Brickley, Panthers and Blackhawks
On the Pavel Datsyuk, Bill Peters, Ken Holland, Daniel Brickley, Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Pavel Datsyuk's agent Dan Milstein shoots down the rumors that Datsyuk could be returning to the Detroit for next…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Rangers, Flyers, Lightning and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Matt Grzelcyk has an upper-body injury and he'll be evaluated back in Boston. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: The Sabres assign Justin Bailey to the AHL.…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Rangers, Sens, Leafs, and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy are skating back in Boston. Forward David Backes is working out and isn't that for off according to Cassidy. Jessi Pierce: Rick…