NHL Rumors: Coyotes, UFAs, Canucks, Knights, Kovalchuk and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Jim Matheson: The Coyotes plan on talking with former Oilers coach Todd Nelson about a head coaching position. Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said that reports that they will interview Todd Richards for their…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Wild and Coyotes
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on if they were close to making any trades the past couple days: "You never come close to anything unless you get it done" David Pagnotta: Don't get…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Looking For A Goalie … Not Rebuilding
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers management will be returning back to Philly with the draft over and still without a veteran goalie to go with Michal Neuvirth. The draft is usually the place…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Knights, Capitals and Flyers
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: "Some talk the Hurricanes are dangling defenseman Noah Hanifin as trade bait. Carolina wants top-line guy." AJ Haefele: "All joking aside, Hanifin has been Colorado's top target in a Duchene deal for ages.…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Flames
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: "There are whispers that it's going to be $14 million for Connor McDavid." Darren Dreger: (comment on the above tweet) That could be their asking price but it doesn't mean it's going…
NHL Trade: Vegas Trades Trevor van Riemsdyk To Carolina
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk and a seventh round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2nd round pick. The 25-year old van Riemsdyk was selected by Vegas in the expansion draft last night from…
NHL Rumors: Trade Market Notes and Rumors From McKenzie
Bob McKenzie tweet storm Thursday morning on the trade market ... Bob McKenzie: "FWIW, this coming from someone with no sleep who's ready for a snooze, I think there'll be more trades Friday than today." Bob McKenzie: "As of last…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, and Predators
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Bob McKenzie: There is lot of speculation that Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk could be heading to Carolina. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Frank Seravalli: The Marcus Kruger to Vegas trade wasn't announced.…
NHL Expansion Draft: Carolina Hurricanes Primer
The Carolina Hurricanes can go a couple different directions with the decisions they have to make. It looks like the Hurricanes would go with the 7F-3D-1G setup, allowing them to protect their more of their depth upfront. Carolina benefits from…
NHL Notes: Expansion Draft, Hurricanes, Avs, Toronto and Doughty
On the expansion draft ... Isabelle Khurshudyan: "If you're exposing an RFA goalie in expansion draft, he needs to have a qualifying offer. Caps have extended one to Grubauer already." John Shannon: "NHL's 1st buyout period has started. Ends June…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Shattenkirk, Stars, Rangers and Golden Knights
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith of NHL.com: The Hurricanes have 10 picks in the draft, six in the top 73. GM Ron Francis has told his scouting staff that he is open to moving some picks for assets.…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Blackhawks, Penguins, Senators, Flyers and Ducks
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: There is lots of stuff going on around the Golden Knights. Hearing that they could get a first round pick from a team to take on a bad contract. It will be…