Fantasy Hockey: Three Players Poised For Breakout Years in 2017-18
With the 2017-18 season just around the corner, let’s look at some young, up-and-coming players poised to breakout this season. Andre Burakovsky - Washington Capitals Burakovsky is seemingly everyone's favorite breakout pick -- and for a good reason. The 22-year-old…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Blue Jackets and Bruins
On the Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Adrian Dater: Matt Duchene is basically just waiting to see if he gets traded before the start of training camp. If he's not traded by then, "he'll cross that bridge then" about…
NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Avalanche and the Hurricanes
On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: asked Matt Duchene's agent, Pat Brisson, in an email if Duchene isn't traded by the start of training camp, will he still report on time? “I don’t…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Maple Leafs
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Sources are saying that John Tavares didn't turn down an $84 million offer from the Islanders (report from 91.9 Sports in Montreal). The Islanders and Tavares have barely talked numbers. Arthur Staple:…
NHL News: Ducks, Penguins, Blue Jackets and Panthers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Renaud Lavoie: The Anaheim Ducks signed defenseman Francois Beauchemin to a one-year deal for $1 million base salary with up to around $500,000 in performance bonuses. Matt Larkin: "I don't see Beauchemin fitting into the Ducks'…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Boston Bruins
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... CSN Philly: Do the Philadelphia Flyers consider signing Jaromir Jagr? John Boruk - If they are interested, a one-year deal at $1 million could get it done. Tom Dougherty - GM Ron Hextall said back in…
NHL Rumors: Teams In/Not In On Will Butcher … The Carolina Hurricanes
On Will Butcher ... Craig Custance: As of Thursday ... the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks hadn't called Will Butcher's camp. The Columbus Blue Jackets have made a pitch. Dave Isaac: Not a…
NHL Rumors: Restricted Free Agents Alexander Wennberg and David Pastrnak
On Alexander Wennberg and the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Tom Gulitti of NHL.com: Columbus Blue Jackets restricted free agent forward Alexander Wennberg would have liked to have a new deal in place by now, but he's not worried about it.…
NHL Rumors: Kaprizov, Red Wings and Blue Jackets
On Kiril Kaprizov ... Aivis Kalnins: CSKA of the KHL are expected to announce a three-year contract extension for Kirill Kaprizov. Kaprizov had told the media that he was going to wait. Aivis Kalnins: "Very strange situation with player not…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Capitals, Blue Jackets and Top 2018 UFAs
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks 2017 first round draft pick Elias Pettersson won't be attending Vancouver's main training camp in September: "My season in Sweden starts Sept 19th, the decision was made not to attend #Canucks camp."…
NHL News: Islanders, Golden Knights, Bruins, Sabres and Blue Jackets
On the New York Islanders and Calvin de Haan ... Elliotte Friedman: The Islanders offered $1.95 million for salary arbitration for defenseman Calvin de Haan, who asked for $5 million. On the Vegas Golden Knights and Nate Schmidt ... Elliotte…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and Notable Restricted Free Agents
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: "Two things: 1) There is no #Isles news right now. 2) The chances of the #Isles trading John Tavares before the season are roughly 0.0001%." On notable RFAs that are still looking…