NHL Rumors: Avs and Zadorov … Will Butcher … Red Wings and Athanasiou
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: There still isn't a deal done between the Colorado Avalanche and RFA defenseman Nikita Zadorov, but continues to maintain that it is just a formality. On Will Butcher ... Ted Kulfan of the…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Rangers, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights
On the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Chicago Blackhawks will have to wait until the season starts to put Marian Hossa on the LTIR before they…
NHL Rumors: Kaprizov, Canucks and Ideal Matches For Top UFAs
On Kirill Kaprizov ... Russian Prospects: (re-signed in the KHL for three years) Kirill Kaprizov said in an interview that the there was no special interest from the Minnesota Wild recently. On the Vancouver Canucks ... NHL Prospect Watch: Dennis…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic Chicago: The Chicago Blackhawks won't be signing Russian Maxim Shalunov this season after he signed with CSKA for three years back in April, but source saying he could sign with…
NHL Rumors: Predators … Lightning and Kucherov … Butcher
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: With Mike Fisher retiring, the Predators will have Ryan Johansen, Nick Bonino, Calle Jarnkrok and Colton Sissons down the middle. Frederick Gaudreau is a possibility as well. The Predators will…
NHL Rumors: 2018 Winter Olympics and Top Remaining NHL Free Agents
On the 2018 Winter Olympics ... Slava Malamud: Alexei Shevchenko of Sport-Express reports that Russian NHLers have told him that the NHL has a backup schedule that has an Olympic break. Elliotte Friedman: Players that are signed to AHL-only contracts…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Coyotes and Bruins
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: Hearing that the Blackhawks could invite defenseman Cody Franson to training camp - assuming on a PTO - if he doesn't sign a contract by then. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan:…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Kovalchuk, Franson and Free Agents
On the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk .... Andrew Gross of The Record: Ilya Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman confirmed yesterday that Kovalchuk will be playing next season in the KHL and not coming back to the NHL. The New…
NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Blue Jackets, Bruins and Predators … Kruger Trade Hang Up
On Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater: Was hearing (last night) that nothing was imminent with regards to Matt Duchene. There is trade talk and parties are thinking about it. On Duchene and the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Have…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Williams, Kings, Canucks, Wild, Senators, Hunwick, Capitals and Kruger
On Jaromir Jagr ... Darren Dreger: "Always subject to change, but indications are Jaromir Jagr very likely won't be back in Florida. Great hands, but need more speed in lineup." Pierre LeBrun: "Further to @DarrenDreger, Jaromir Jagr's agent Petr Svoboda…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Stars, Sharks, Kings, Senators and Blackhawks
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Devils don't have anything close trade-wise on Kovalchuck. Obviously that can change today potentially Pierre LeBrun: Teams on Ilya Kovalchuk's wish list include the New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto…
NHL Rumors: Draisaitl, Nilsson and the Washington Capitals Free Agents
On the Leon Draisaitl ... Jason Gregor: Source that is close to Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl contract talks said that Draisaitl didn't ask for $10 million a season. On Anders Nilsson ... Mike Harrington: Free agent goalie Anders Nilsson is…