NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Rangers, Predators, Red Wings and Islanders
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Bob McKenzie: The Coyotes are one of the multiple teams that have serious interested in Rangers center Derek Stepan. On the Nashville Predators ... Darren Dreger: Sounding like there isn't much progress being made on…
NHL Expansion Draft: Nashville Predators Primer
After a rousing and surprising postseason run Nashville’s expansion strategy is clear – protect that blue line. The Predators’ top-four defensive core may be the best in the game, and they’ll need to adopt the eight skaters/one goalie protection plan…
Expansion Draft Strategy: Nashville, New Jersey, Pittsburgh and Winnipeg
In the upcoming expansion draft NHL teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems the less popular, as it permits…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flames, Flyers, Golden Knights, Wild, Blue Jackets, Predators and Blackhawks
On options for Marc-Andre Fleury ... Jason Brough of NBC Sports: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will likely be traded this offseason no matter what he does in the playoffs. Matt Murray is their goalie of the future. Fleury has…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Capitals, Penguins, and Predators
On the Ottawa Senators ... Mike Morreale: Defenseman Erik Karlsson didn't practice today. During Game 2 he was dealing with some foot pain. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Senators forward Clarke MacArthur said that he left Saturday's game early with a…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Stars, Caps, Panthers, Preds, Wings and Bruins
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Philadelphia Flyers: Scott Laughton remained in hospital overnight for precautionary reasons. All test done were negative. scary looking possible neck injury pic.twitter.com/F4Ox0BSLgz— Stephanie (@myregularface) April 20, 2016 currently being immobilized to be put on a…
NHL Injuries: Caps, Wild, Pens, Predators, Wings and Stars
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Goaltender Braden Holtby left practice early yesterday after a collision with a teammate. After the collision, Holtby was stretching his leg before leaving the ice. Coach Barry Trotz said…
Rumors I: Canucks, Bruins, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Capitals
Elliotte Friedman: The Canucks and Brandon Sutter are working on a contract extension. Hearing that it could be for five years and just under $4.4 million. Renaud Lavoie: Bruins GM Don Sweeney is said to be negotiating with free agent…
Rumors and Notes: Blackhawks, Bruins and Predators
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on contract talks with restricted free agent Marcus Kruger. “We’re still talking and trying to get everything worked out,” Bowman said. “Nothing to announce yet, so when we do get to that…
Rumors I: Arbitration Dates Set – Preds and Caps Work To Sign RFAs
Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The arbitration hearing dates for Predators RFAs Colin Wilson, Craig Smith and Taylor Beck have been scheduled, but those dates may not be needed. "It's just a process," Poile said after the final day of…
Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Stars, Oilers, and Arbitration List
Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona: Coyotes Mikkel Boedker filed for salary arbitration yesterday, with Coyotes having the option to select either one- or two-years. Agent Jarrett Bousquet and GM Don Maloney have been having contract talks for about three months. "When…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Predators, Flyers and Red Wings
Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes need to re-sign or trade Eric Staal and Cam Ward. Both of their contracts expire at the end of next season. If the Hurricanes trade Eric, his brother Jordan may…