Eastern Conference News: Overseas Games, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Penguins and Capitals
On NHL games overseas ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA have talked about playing games in Europe and Asia next year, possibly six teams. Among the countries discussed are China, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. Jim Matheson: Have heard that…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Avs, Oilers, Kings, Predators, Canucks and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm didn't skate yesterday. Coach Randy Carlyle said that Lindholm has an upper-body issue that could take some time. said he's not sure what that meant but hopes to have a…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Habs, Preds, Flyers, Lightning, Canucks, Lines and Pairings
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes took part in the Bruins optional practice today wearing a no-contact jersey. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Forward Jacob Josefson is back practicing with the Sabres today. On the…
2018 NHL Free Agent Watch: Patrick Maroon and Ian Cole
Patrick Maroon, LW – Edmonton Riding next to Connor McDavid on the Oilers’ top line, Maroon is in a plum spot to rack up points and continue to prove himself as a gritty presence. While 2017-18 hasn’t started the way…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Lightning, Canadiens, and Senators
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Think there is a "strong possibility" that Auston Matthews could get more than Connor McDavid on his next contract - may be in…
Pacific Division: Edmonton Oilers Season Outlook
Forwards There is stability in Edmonton with Art Ross winner Connor McDavid now signed long-term. 2016-17 sidekick Leon Draisaitl who finish eighth-best in scoring with 29 goals and 48 assists, and 27 power play points. Expect Islander import Ryan Strome…
NHL News: Wild, Kings, Sens, Oilers, Blues, Blackhawks and Canucks
On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota Wild: The Wild will be bringing Daniel Winnik to training camp on a PTO. Sean Shapiro: GM Chuck Fletcher said that prospect Mason Shaw (leg) could be out for four to six months. On…
NHL Rumors: Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres
On the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel ... Barry Scanlon of Lowell Sun: Jack Eichel on contract extension talks. "We're in the midst of it. It's between my agent and Mr. (Jason) Botterill," he said Wednesday of Buffalo's new general…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak … Offer Sheets Coming?
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are still looking for a left-handed top-four defenseman and a maybe a left winger for David Krejci. The Bruins biggest priority remains to get David Pastrnak signed, who is…
NHL News: Canadiens, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Salary Arbitration, Coyotes, Galiev and Islanders
Catching up on some NHL news from the past 24 hours ... On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Johnston: The Canadiens signed Alex Galchenyuk to a three-year contract extension with salary cap hit of $4.9 million. He'll be an unrestricted…
NHL News: Edmonton Oilers Sign Connor McDavid To Contract Extension
The Edmonton Oilers have signed Connor McDavid to an eight-year contract extension worth million, a $12.5 million million salary cap hit. Nick Cotsonika: "McDavid: "I wanted to show my commitment ... that I'm in it for the long haul."" Some…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Predators, Sabres, Rangers, Flyers, Canadiens and Golden Knights
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Connor McDavid's agent Jeff Jackson said in an email that a McDavid contract extension with the Oilers won't be done this weekend. Brian Lawton: "Working on 2 rumours involving @EdmontonOilers…