Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Wild, Canucks, Golden Knights and Bieksa
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said that he expects that Dylan Sikura (Northeastern) to be this season's, John Hayden. Chris Hine: Meaning that Sikura would likely join the Blackhawks when his college season is…
NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 2
Here is our first look at the NHL power rankings of the 2017-18 season. We've taken power rankings from six media outlets this week. To get our consensus NHL Power Rankings point totals, we awarded the top team 31 points,…
2017-18 Top 10 Chicago Blackhawks Prospects
2017-18 Top 10 Chicago Blackhawks Prospects The Hawks have not had the luxury of high draft picks over the past decade and salary cap issues have forced turnover. Being an annual contender with opportunity for young players on ELC deals…
NHL News: Escrow, Sabres, Wings, Pens, Sens, Habs, Leafs, Wild, Blackhawks and Canucks
On NHL Escrow ... Pierre LeBrun: Escrow for the first quarter of the year is set at 11.5 percent for NHL players. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Defenseman Marco Scandella played over 21 minutes in…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Jets, Predators, Wild, Flames, Blackhawks and Kings
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Josh Manson's new contract kicks in next season - four years at a $4.1 million salary cap hit. Eric Stephens: Salary breakdown 2018-19 $3.25 million 2019-20 $4.25 million 2020-21 $4.45 million 2021-22 $4.45…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Red Wings and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Marian Hossa on the LTIR. Defenseman Cody Franson should now be signed soon to a contract at around $1 million. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene…
Western Conference News: Canucks, Stars, Wild, Flames, Knights, Blackhawks and Kings
On the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have traded defenseman Derrick Pouliot to the Canucks for defenseman Andrey Pedan and a 2018 4th round pick. Jason Mackay: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "Even though he made some strides…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Canadiens, Avs, Flames, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Blues
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion was on TSN 1200 this morning and said that he's trying to add a forward today. Dorion added that he's been active for the "last few days." John Rodenburg:…
NHL Rumors and Notes: McElhinney, Leivo, Lehtonen, Hossa and Lupul
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of Toronto Sun: Curtis McElhinney wasn't the Maple Leafs first choice as a backup to Frederik Anderson. An agent thinks that they got caught in the higher prices for backups this offseason…
NHL News: Waivers, Avs, Rangers, Wings ,Wild, Leafs and Blackhawks
On waivers yesterday ... Renaud Lavoie: Zach Redmond - Montreal Canadiens Zach Palmquist - Minnesota Wild Jeff Glass - Chicago Blackhawks Kyle Baun - Chicago Blackhawks Philip Varone - Philadelphia Flyers Corban Knight - Philadelphia Flyers Greg Carey - Philadelphia…
Central Division: Chicago Blackhawks Season Outlook
Chicago Blackhawks 2017-18 Outlook Forwards The Brandon Saad trade meant the departure of Artemi Panarin. This should boost the sagging fortunes of Jonathan Toews, but the real question will be Patrick Kane. No one has a true sense of what…
Central Division: Chicago Blackhawks Season Primer
Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $75,034,795 Projected Cap Space: $-$34,795 Projected LTIR Used: $34,795 Current Cap Space: $0 Deadline Cap Space: $0 Todays Cap Hit: $75,034,795 Roster: 22/23 Contracts: 45/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…