NHL Rumors: Smith, Stars, Williams, Canucks, Boyle and Sabres
On the New York Rangers ... Bob McKenzie: The NY Rangers are close to signing free agent Brendan Smith to a four-year contract extension. Bob McKenzie: Smith's deal will carry a salary cap hit of $4.35 million. Chris Nichols: Darren…
NHL Rumors: McDavid, Red Wings, Sharks, Canucks, Alzner and Blackhawks
On the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid ... Ryan Rishaug: Think that Connor McDavid could get an eight year deal in the $13 million range. Elliotte Friedman: Furthering McDavid's report, hearing McDavid's deal could be around $13.25 million a season…
NHL Rumors: Kris Versteeg, Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars
On Kris Vesteeg ... Darren Dreger: Have been told that 12 teams have contacted pending free agent Kris Versteeg. The Calgary Flames continue to talk with him about coming back next season. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger of…
NHL Trade: Golden Knights Trade Marc Methot To The Dallas Stars
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded defenseman Marc Methot to the Dallas Stars for a 2020 2nd round pick and goalie prospect Dylan Ferguson. The 32-year old Methot was drafted 168th overall in the sixth round of the 2003 draft…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Sabres, Stars, Girardi, and the Canadiens
One the New Jersey Devils ... Andrew Gross: Devils GM Ray Shero said that he told his staff that he wouldn't be leaving the draft without Nico Hischier. Andrew Gross: Clarifying ... Shero said that if they traded down and…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Looking For A Goalie … Not Rebuilding
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers management will be returning back to Philly with the draft over and still without a veteran goalie to go with Michal Neuvirth. The draft is usually the place…
NHL Rumors: Hamonic, Maple Leafs, Duchene, Islanders, Knights, Coyotes, Caps, Wild and Bruins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: "GS and Lou Lamoriello having a draft floor chat. Heard the Leafs are making a big push on Hamonic." On the Colorado Avalanche and New York Islanders ...…
NHL Rumors: Travis Hamonic – Flames, Avs, Stars, Maple Leafs, Lightning and Red Wings
On the New York Islanders and Travis Hamonic ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: It appears the Islanders may be moving on from defenseman Travis Hamonic for either a package of future assets for in a deal for another high-end forward.…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Marc Methot and Travis Hamonic
On the Washington Capitals ... David Pagnotta: There haven't really been any real contract talks between UFA defenseman Karl Alzner and the Washington Capitals. The last time they spoke was a few weeks ago. The Capitals have limited salary cap…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – Need Defense and Scoring … Have Kane and No. 8 Pick
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres have been involved in plenty of trade talks, but GM Jason Botterill said they aren't close to anything. “It’s a situation where there’s always discussions going on,…
NHL Rumors: Draft Notes – New Jersey Devils, Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres
On the New Jersey Devils ... Kurt BSH: Corey Pronman: " has been indicated to me from several NHL sources that the Devils are leaning towards selecting Makar first overall." Grant McCagg: There are rumors that the Devils could be…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Dallas Stars and Tyler Segauin... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Another down season may result in some big changes for the Dallas Stars. That includes the possibility of trading Tyler Seguin. The 2018-19 season is his…