NHL Free Agents: Playoffs Hurting/Helping Their Next Contracts
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) The ultimate goal in the NHL is to win the Stanley Cup. That's what all players, coaches, general managers, etc. aspire to do. As such, players who perform at a high level - or simply…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Canucks and Stars
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Pavel Datsyuk told the Free Press last month that he needs to be in Russia to be closer to his teenaged daughter. Teammates on going on…
Rink Rumblings – Big Contracts Could Be On The Move Come Summer Time
The National Hockey League is down to the final four of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and teams are putting their finishing touches to their plans for the 2016 NHL Draft and free agency on July 1. It is not expected…
NHL Rumors: On the Dallas Stars
On the Dallas Stars ... Dallas Morning News: Looking at the top free agents by position that Stars GM Jim Nill could target this offseason. Center - Steven Stamkos - will likely want more than the Stars would be willing…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and the Dallas Stars
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Defenseman Seth Jones is a pending restricted free agent, and despite Boone Jenner and Ryan Murray signing bridge deals, don't expect one for Jones. Morgan Rielly's six year,…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks
On the Dallas Stars ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on Dallas Stars Jamie Benn on a potential contract extension this offseason. Benn has one year left on his deal. “I don’t think it starts with…
Central Division: Teams Salary Cap and Free Agents
Taking a closer look at each team in the Central Division - what their salary cap situation is like for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons, as well as their pending unrestricted and restricted free agents. The Chicago Blackhawks will once again…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Vesey, Wild, Oilers and Stars
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Marc Dumont: Renaud Lavoie is reporting that the Montreal Canadiens are interested in re-signing Mike Brown and Victor Bartley. On the Jimmy Vesey, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars ... Fluto Shinzawa of the…
NHL Rumors: On the Dallas Stars
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars have eight unrestricted free agents this offseason. Alex Goligoski - could cost them five years or more at $5 million plus a season. Kris Russell -…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets
On the Dallas Stars ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three areas that Stars GM should focus on this offseason. 1. Upgrade their goaltending - Kari Lethonen and Antti Niemi had a combine save percentage in the playoffs under…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Stars, Isles, Lightning, Pens and Wings
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: The Flyers announced yesterday that forward Scott Laughton is out of the hospital and is doing well. He won't be joining the team in Washington. The Flyers will give another update on Laughton…
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…