2016 NHL Free Agency: A Look At The Best Value Contracts
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Free agency generally isn't a route teams should be taking in order to improve their roster. So few difference makers are available each year and the ones that do hit the open market are almost…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Howard Berger: An agent said that the Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews are at a stalemate on an entry-level deal with the bonus package being an issue. Both sides are still talking. On the…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Sabres and the Predators
On Jimmy Vesey, the Buffalo Sabres and the Nashville Predators ... John Vogl of the Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres will make a pitch to Jimmy Vesey this week. The Sabres do have a shot a signing Vesey despite his desire…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Don Sweeney said they're going over their options to improve their blueline, but it doesn't look like they'll be signing anyone to an offer sheet at this point. “…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Blackhawks and Blue Jackets
On the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Rumors that the asking price for Taylor Hall for the Sabres was Rasmus Ristolainen, which wasn't going to happen. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, Campbell, Boedker, Hamhuis, Russell and Perron
On Milan Lucic ... David Pagnotta: Source saying the Kings final offer to Milan Lucic was for eight years and $34 million - a $4.25 million cap hit. He's making $8 million more and one less year with the Oilers.…
NHL Rumors: Eriksson, Okposo, Avs, Radulov and Rumor Roundup
On Loui Eriksson ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing the Panthers are not in on Loui Eriksson. Teams to watch include the Red Wings, Canadiens, Blues, Sharks and Devils. On Kyle Okposo ... Arthur Staple: Sounding like Kyle Okposo has shortened his list…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Campbell and Panthers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Don't expect the Lightning to be involved much in free agency when it gets underway as noon. On Brian Campbell ... George Richards: Heard that the Panthers offered Brian Campbell a one and…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, Eriksson, Vanek and Canucks
On Milan Lucic ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that Milan Lucic has narrowed his decision to two teams. Pierre LeBrun: Not sure which teams are the final two, but the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars are among…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, Okposo, Maple Leafs and Blackhawks
On Milan Lucic ... Frank Seravalli: The Oilers appear to the be the front-runners for Milan Lucic. Believe that Stars owner was part of a group that traveled to talk to Lucic. On Kyle Okposo ... Shaun Starr: According to…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Stars and Blackhawks
On the Carolina Hurricanes and Eric Staal ... Tom Gulitti: It doesn't sound like the door isn't completely closed on Eric Staal returning to Carolina, but at the moment he's looking at other options. He's been talking to other teams,…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Martin, Radulov, Blackhawks and Kings
On the Ottawa Senators ... Chris Stevenson: Senators GM Pierre Dorion wants to avoid arbitration with Mike Hoffman, so they'll continue to work on various terms. Shawn Simpson: Both Patrick Wiercioch and Alex Chiasson need to traded by at 5…