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…
NHL Rumors: Rick Nash, Milan Lucic, And Where Some Free Goaltenders May End Up
On Rick Nash ... Darren Dreger: Rick Nash's agent Joe Resnick has said that Nash still isn't sure about playing next season and he won't take part in the July 1st signing period. Darren Dreger: There were multiple teams that…
NHL News: Tax Implications, Coyotes, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Penguins and Capitals
On Tax Implications ... Gord Miller: An agent's response to TSN's piece on tax implications for different states and US/Canada: “The tax differences are important to a lot of players. Even though being paid US$ in Canada equalizes it somewhat, a…
NHL Rumors: Hutton, Anderson, Rangers, Canadiens, Islanders and Sabres
On Carter Hutton ... Jim Thomas: Have confirmed that Hutton's camp will be speaking with the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders. The St. Louis Blues are still in the…
NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Canes, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Wings, Wild, Habs and Lots More
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: The Ducks put Korbinian Holzer on regular waivers, not the buyout/termination type of waivers. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The conditional pick the Coyotes sent to the Red Wings in the…
NHL Rumors: Artem Anisimov, Miro Aaltonen, and the St. Louis Blues
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks forward Artem Anisimov has to submit a list of 10 teams that he'd accept a trade to by July 1st. Submitting the list doesn't mean that he'll be traded. Anisimov's agent Todd…
NHL Free Agent Analysis: John Carlson Re-Signing With The Washington Capitals
John Carlson re-signed with the Washington Capitals over the weekend. This contract pays him $64 million over eight years. There exists some interesting signing bonuses including the lockout proof year. Carlson comes off a career year and an excellent playoff…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Goaltending, Defense, Left Winger and Hossa
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: The Blackhawks currently have more than $10 million in salary cap space. They are needing to add a goaltender - Carter Hutton, Robin Lehner, and Cam Ward are…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Sabres, Penguins and Hurricanes
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said they would make a decision on RFAs Tomas Jurco and Anthony Duclair in the coming days. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bob McKenzie: The Sabres held lots of…
NHL Rumors: John Tavares To Meet With Five Teams … Lots Of Trade Talk Involving Jeff Skinner
On John Tavares ... Pierre LeBrun: John Tavares' agent Pat Brisson confirms that they will meet with five teams during the free agent window. Pierre LeBrun: "and I know this is obvious thing to say, but just like Steven Stamkos…