NHL Rumors: Jake Virtanen, Artemi Panarin, and Henrik Zetterberg
The Canucks closing in on getting Virtanen re-signed Irfaan Gaffar: Have been hearing that contract talks between forward Jake Virtanen's reps and the Vancouver Canucks are going well. A new deal is expected to be done at some point this…
2019 NHL Free Agency: Early Look At Top Tier The Defensemen and Goaltenders
It is never too early to peak into what the 2019 NHL Free Agent class could look like. We've already looked at the top tier forwards, and now we'll take a quick look at the top tier potential 2019 free…
2019 NHL Free Agents: Early Look At Top Tier Forwards
Time moves quickly and it is never too early to peak into what the 2019 NHL Free Agency class may look like. Our first look presents the top tier forwards that could be available next July 1st. Order does not…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets and Panarin … Jets and Arbitration
Panarin sets a deadline for the Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen didn't have a contract offer in hand when he met Artemi Panarin where they met in France. Panarin told Kekalainen, and…
NHL News: Coyotes, Jackets, Oilers, Kings, Flyers, Sharks, and Golden Knights
On the Arizona Coyotes and the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Mark Scheig: The Blue Jackets trade Jacob Graves and a conditional 2016 sixth-round pick in 2019 to the Coyotes for Ryan MacInnis. If MacInnis plays in 20 NHL games this year,…
NHL Rumors: No Progress At This Time On An Artemi Panarin Contract Extension
Steve Gorten: Blue Jackets GM Kekalainen wouldn't comment on how his meeting with Artemi Panarin went. He said offseason meetings with players "happens quite often." Panarin's agent Dan Milstein in an email: “a good conversation. No contract progress at this time.”…
NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Avs, Jackets, Kings, Habs, Devils, Flyers, Pens, and Leafs
On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Hoven: The Ducks have signed forward Kalle Kossila to a one-year, two-way deal at $650,000. Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks have signed Kevin Roy to a one-year, two-way deal at $874,000. On the Buffalo Sabres…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, and Penguins
Blackhawks prospect goaltender looking for a trade ... Scott Powers: Ivan Nalimov was under contract in the KHL this offseason when the Blackhawks signed Kevin Lankinen. It's hard to say what his trade value is, but his agent said they…
NHL Rumors: The Chicago Blackhawks Have Some Cap Space, And Could Create More If They Wanted
The Chicago Blackhawks have some salary cap space to worth with ... Jay Zawaski: A source has said that the Blackhawks have talked about Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner, but it's not known as to the extent of those talks. The…
Pucks in Depth: Four of the best NHL free agent signings
There are still a handful of useful players available but, for the most part, all the best talent has been scooped up. With that in mind, let’s look at a few of the best signings made thus far. I should…