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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Top NHL Trade Bait for the Summer of 2018
The 2018 NHL unrestricted free agent market has been open for less than a week but most of the best available talent was quickly snapped up. Teams in search of skilled talent could shift their focus back to the trade…
NHL Rumros: Erik Karlsson – Ottawa Senators and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Ottawa Senators ... Amir Basu: Shawn Simpson on TSN 1050: “This is the problem on and off the ice, there is no plan, this is a team that doesn’t have a president or hockey operations, this is a team…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes
On the New York Islanders and Ottawa Senators ... Jimmy Murphy: Have been hearing that the Islanders and Senators have been discussing Sens forward Matt Duchene. The Islanders have been previously interested in Duchene. One the New York Islanders ...…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Washington Capitals
On Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks season last year didn't go as planned and they weren't really able to take advantage of Marian Hossa's LTIR, and it didn't save them from bonus overages either. When…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – de Haan Signing Increases Canes Trade Options
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock: The Carolina Hurricanes have signed free agent defenseman Calvin de Haan to a four-year contract worth $18.2 million - a $4.55 million salary cap hit. Mark Armstrong: Owner Tom Dundon said that de…