NHL Rumors: The Top Destinations for Pending Free Agent John Tavares
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Amir Basu: Pierre McGuire on the Golden Knights: "I think Vegas will be a strong contender for John Tavares, I really do, also for John Carlson, George McPhee drafted him." On John Tavares ... Matt…
NHL Rumors: Canucks and No. 7 … Canadiens and Johnson … Coyotes and Ekman-Larsson
On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre LeBrun on the Canucks holding the No. 7 pick in the upcoming draft: "I think they're happy there. I think a lot can change, but I think they're in a great…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Penguins forwards Conor Sheary and Carl Hagelin have been in the rumor mill, but it seems unlikely that they are traded. The Penguins don't really have any players that…
NHL Buyout Candidates: Metropolitan Division – Practical To Not Practical
Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…
NHL Draft: Tkachuk, Bokk, Lundestrom, Kaut, Kupari and Blue Jackets
On Brady Tkachuk ... Bruce Garrioch: The Senators are bringing Brady Tkachuk to Ottawa next week for more testing and to meet with GM Pierre Dorion. On Dominik Bokk ... Dhiren Mahiban: Prince Albert of the WHL own the rights to…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Islanders, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Canucks
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aivis Kalnins: As previously reported, hearing that Blue Jackets prospect Elvis Merzlikisn has headed to North America to meet with agents to decide on his future. He could sign with the Blue Jackets. He…
NHL News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Predators, Islanders, Rangers and Senators
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have signed 2017 second-round draft pick Alexandre Texier to an entry-level contract. He will play in Finland again next season. On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: The Canadiens…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Blue Jackets and the Lightning
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Paul Fenton and Tom Fitzgerald appear to be the finalists for the vacant Minnesota Wild general managers position. Sources said that Fenton was expected to be in Minnesota yesterday for likely his final interview…
Potential Trade Candidates For Each Team Eliminated From 2018 NHL Playoffs
With the 2018 NHL Conference Finals underway, only four teams remain from the 16 that entered this year's playoffs. The 12 eliminated clubs enter the offseason hoping to improve their rosters for next season. As often happens, those teams are…
NHL News: Garipov, Avs, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Capitals
On Emil Garipov ... Aivis Kalnins: Emil Garipov has decided to not try the NHL and has re-signed for another two years with AK Bars. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Eurolanche: The Avs recently signed goaltender Pavel Francouz. He turned…
NHL Rumors: 2018 Draft Picks In Play and Players Who Could Be Moved This Offseason
On 2018 draft prospect Grigori Denisenko ... Igor Eronko: Draft prospect Grigori Denisenko said that "almost every" NHL team has been in contact with him. He has two years left on his contract. Denisenko said that he will attend the…
NHL News: Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Kings and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Richard Morin: Coyotes GM John Chayka said that newly acquired Marcus Kruger underwent sports hernia surgery about two weeks ago. He had been dealing with the issue last year. Kruger should be ready for the start of…