The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Salary Cap Conundrum
The Toronto Maple Leafs months-long contract standoff with William Nylander finally ended on Dec. 1 when the winger agreed to a six-year, $45-million deal. Of course, there was much relief among the denizens of Leafs Nation. Had the Leafs failed…
NHL Rumors and Notes: St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs
St. Louis Blues blue line notes Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) Trading defenseman Carl Gunnarsson, if he's healthy, wouldn't be easy. He's at $3 million a season and is coming off ACL surgery. The St. Louis Blues also don't…
NHL Rumors: Jaromir Jagr, and a Toronto Maple Leafs Mailbag
Jaromir Jagr looking to get healthy ... Michael Langr of NHL.com: Jaromir Jagr practiced for the first time yesterday with the Czech team he owns and isn't focusing on an NHL comeback just yet. "Quite frankly I didn't look into…
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 Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Looking at three areas of need for the Oilers this offseason, and the top free agents at that position. Right-handed defenseman - one that can play on the power-play. John…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, and Maple Leafs
On the Edmonton Oilers ... John Shannon: Even though they won last night, have to think that after that third period, GM Peter Chiarelli could enter the goalie market. May only be for a short-term goalie. Jim Matheson: Won't be…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Red Wings and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Marian Hossa on the LTIR. Defenseman Cody Franson should now be signed soon to a contract at around $1 million. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene…
NHL Rumors: Flames and Fleury … Canucks and Offer Sheets
On the Calgary Flames and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Eric Francis of Sportsnet: Now Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, said that back at last year's trade deadline, had Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford worked out a trade to send him…
NHL Rumors: Franson, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Kings, Devils and Bruins
On Cody Franson ... Rick Dhaliwal: It is possible that free agent defenseman Cody Franson signs this week. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Michael Augello: After re-signing Connor Brown over the weekend, the Maple Leafs are now at 48…
NHL News: NJ Devils, LA Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the New Jersey Devils ... Chris Ryan of NJ.com: The New Jersey Devils signed Will Butcher yesterday to a two-year contract with a base salary of $925,000 a season. Butcher chose the Devils over Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, Las…
NHL Rumors: Connor Brown, Remaining RFAs and Ilya Samsonov
On Connor Brown and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs still haven't re-signed restricted free agent forward Connor Brown, but he's not too worried about it. “Obviously it’s my first time going through something like this,”…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Predators and Maple Leafs
On the New Jersey Devils and Nashville Predators ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The New Jersey Devils used their extra draft picks and salary cap space to land Marcus Johansson from the Washington Capitals. The Devils are out…