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…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Carolina Hurricanes
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: (mailbag) The Sharks will likely be looking to boost their offense this offseason and it might have to cost them a defenseman or two. The Sharks blueline is…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Vegas, Hurricanes, Leafs, Panthers
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: After re-signing Richard Panik to a two-year deal, it was obvious that the Chicago Blackhawks need to make some moves for salary cap purposes. It's not going to be…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Teams That Could Be Interested
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at eight potential landing spots for Ilya Kovalchuk in a sign and trade with the New Jersey Devils. Montreal Canadiens - Need offense. They have three 2018 second round picks and could…
NHL News: Carolina Hurricanes Sign Scott Darling To Four Year Deal
Terrell Williams of the Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have signed recently acquired goaltender Scott Darling to a four-year, $16.6 million contract - a $4.15 million salary cap hit. "Obviously Scott could have waited until July 1, to see what other…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Time For Francis To Make A Big Move?
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith of CarolinaHurricanes.com: Assuming the Hurricanes are able to sign recently acquired goaltender and pending free agent Scott Darling, it would give them three goalies under contract next year. Eddie Lack and Cam Ward…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Canadiens
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... NHL.com: The Hurricanes traded for the rights to Scott Darling on Friday and the hope to sign him soon than later. "Obviously we'd like to get something done sooner rather than later," Hurricanes general manager…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders and Hurricanes
On the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: If the Islanders are not able to sign John Tavares to a contract extension, the Canadiens should make a move. The Islanders may have to explore the…
NHL Trade: Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Scott Darling From Chicago Blackhawks
The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired the rights to goaltender Scott Darling from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2017 3rd round pick. Thoughts from the media .... Chip Alexander: "Francis said acquiring Darling's rights was "bit of a gamble but one…
NHL Rumors: College and Russian Free Agents, and the Carolina Hurricanes
On College free agent Neal Pionk ... Elliotte Friedman: Minnesota-Duluth defenseman Neal Pionk will be leaving school and turning pro. He's a free agent and will start the process this week. There will be a lot of interest in him.…