Tag: Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Rumors: Nail Yakupov – Oilers and Blackhawks

On the Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks and Nail Yakupov ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Jounal: The Oilers and Blackhawks are talking about Nail Yakupov, but money is an issue given the Blackhawks cap situations. The Blackhawks are around $71…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Flyers and Ducks

On the Chicago Blackhawks .... Scott Powers: Coach Joel Quenneville said they could consider a 10 game option for winger Alexandre Fortin. Scott Powers: Coach Quenneville said that they will likely carry eight defenseman to start the season. If Gustav Forsling…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Nail Yakupov, Oilers and Blackhawks

On Nail Yakupov, Edmonton Oilers and the Chicago Blackhawks ... @BarstoolChief: Hearing from sources that the Chicago Blackhawks are trading for Nail Yakupov. Not sure who the Blackhawks are sending to Edmonton or if there is salary retained. Bob McKenzie:…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Suspension, Hearings, PTOs and Waivers

On Chicago Blackhawks ... NHL.com: The NHL suspended Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for the rest of the preseason and for one regular season game for his hit on Blues forward Ty Rattie. General Fanager: Hjalmarsson will forfeit $22,777.78 in salary…

Mark Easson

Central Division: Offseason Grades

National Hockey League training camps are in full swing and in less than two weeks, the 2016-17 regular season will begin. Teams who could not address their areas of need through trades and free agency over the summer are currently…

Michael Augello

Rumors and Notes: Kings, Hawks, Sobotka, Panthers and more

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Kings coach Darryl Sutter indicated that it's too early to say if they will go with seven or eight defensemen.  A decision could come up next week. On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…

Mark Easson

Afternoon Hits: Isles, Leafs, Panthers, Hawks, Devils and more

On the New York Islanders ... Darren Dreger: The Islanders have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a one-year deal worth $1 million. The Senators were one of seven teams interested in Seidenberg. All teams wanted to wait, but the Islanders were…

Mark Easson

Central Division: Chicago Blackhawks Season Primer

A quick look at the Chicago Blackhawks heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Salary Cap Situation Projected Cap Hit: $70,509,295 Projected Cap Space: $2,490,705 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $2,490,705 Deadline Cap Space : $11,208,173 Todays…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Brent Burns and Artemi Panarin

On Brent Burns and the San Jose Sharks ... Bob McKenzie on TSN: Contract extension talks between the San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson and Brent Burns agents are not believed to be that advanced. Neither side will say how…

Mark Easson

Afternoon Hits: Blues, Kings, Panthers, Hawks, Sens and more

On the St. Louis Blues ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL and central registry confirmed that Vladimir Sobotka will return to Avangard Omsk. Aivis Kalnins: Avangard released a statement saying that Sobotka is under contract with them and has no rights to play…

Mark Easson

Afternoon Hits: Marchand, Hawks, Pens, Isles, Devils and Sens

On Brad Marchand ... General Fanager: Brad Marchand's contract extension with the Bruins carries a no-movement clause for the first five season. It turns to a modified no-trade for the final three years. 2022-23: 6 team trade list, 2023-24: 15 team…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Steen, Failed Physicals and Injury Notes

On the St. Louis Blues ... St. Louis Blues: The Blues and Alex Steen agree on a four-year contract extension worth $23 million. Cap Friendly: Steen's salary cap hit will be $5.75 million. The Blues have $59.4 million committed to 16 players…

Mark Easson