Pucks in Depth: Five of the worst NHL free agent signings in 2018
We’re less than a week into NHL free agency and there have been no shortage of signings general managers will surely regret down the road. In no particular order, let’s take a closer look at a few that stand out. Jay…
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 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…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Slepyshev, Aaltonen, Kovalchuk, Maroon, Blackhawks, Jackets, Wild, Lightning, Leafs, and Knights
On Anton Slepyshev ... Aivis Kalnins: "CSKA Moscow is also expected to announce the signing of Anton Slepyshev to a two-year deal." On Miro Aaltonen ... Aivis Kalnins: "Miro Aaltonen has signed with Podolsk Vitjaz of the KHL" Aivis Kalnins:…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks …. Golden Knights, Senators and Karlsson
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: Have been to told that coach Joel Quenneville would like a defensive defenseman and "he’s probably going to get what he wants.” All is quiet on the Marion Hossa front. Jay Zawaski: Don't…
NHL Rumors: Tavares, Perron, Maroon, Grabner, Red Wings and Blackhawks
On John Tavares ... John Shannon: "On the Tavares front...Dialogue between CAA (in LA) and JT (in Toronto) continues. There has been continued talk with the 6 teams over the past 72 hours...as of 10:30 this morning some teams have…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, and Pittsburgh Penguins
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Frank Seravalli: In the past few days the Blackhawks have been looking to Marian Hossa's contract again. He's already been granted LTIR exemption by the league for his medical condition. He has three years left…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Red Wings, Jets, Flames, and Sabres
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBurn: The Kings are expected to start contract extension talks with Drew Doughty. They've had a few talks already about the overall concept of a deal and they'll get to the numbers soon.…
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Burrows, JvR, Ennis, Kempny, de Haan, Pateryn, Faulk, Hutton, Sparks, and Pickard
On Artemi Panarin ... Dan Milstein: (Panarin's agent) "Rumors that Artemi Panarin is looking to move to a big city so girlfriend can have more modeling opportunities is absolutely not true. She hasn’t modeled in over 3 years. No plans…
Plenty of Talent Still Available in 2018 NHL Trade Market
The NHL free-agent market opens on July 1. In the coming days, the destinations of unrestricted free agents such as New York Islanders center John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk, and Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny…