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…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Top Five Trade Destinations for Matt Duchene
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: Wondering if the easiest solutions for the Oilers and Leon Draisaitl is a two-year bridge deal with a $6 million salary cap hit. David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Hard to argue that…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Matt Duchene And Where He Could Fit .
On the Colorado Avalanche, Matt Duchene and where he could fit ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: (mailbag) The Nashville Predators have no intention of breaking up their top-four defensemen in a trade for Matt Duchene. Any of their bottom…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Duchene, Kings, Senators and more
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Matt Duchene, LA Kings, Ottawa Senators and more ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One executive thinks that offer sheets are coming. “There simply are not enough impact players available in free agency,” one…