Best Players Still Available in 2018 NHL UFA Market
The opening day of the NHL free-agent market sees a frenzy of signings as general managers attempt to outbid their rivals for the best available talent. This year was no different, as most of the top talent was quickly snapped…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Jaroslav Halak, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers
On Patrick Maroon ... Jim Thomas: The St. Louis Blues and Patrick Maroon remain a possibility. On Jaroslav Halak ... Kevin Weekes: Have been told that as many as four teams have interest in goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A veteran of…
Slim Pickings for Quality Defencemen in 2018 NHL Free Agent Market
** Post was written before word got out that Jack Johnson may have a deal in place with the Pittsburgh Penguins **
The Boston Bruins Could Shop For A Blueline Upgrade
In the two weeks since the Boston Bruins elimination by the Tampa Bay Lightning from the 2018 NHL playoffs, there's growing speculation over general manager Don Sweeney's plans to improve his roster. The Bruins could use a big, physical forward…
NHL Rumors: Kupari, Senators, Maple Leafs and Stars
On 2018 Draft prospect Rasmus Kupari ... Igor Eronko: Potential 2018 first-round draft pick Rasmus Kupari has said that he'll play in Finland for another two years as he believes it's better for his development. On the Ottawa Senators ...…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Heiskanen, Nichushkin, Seguin, Spezza, and UFAs
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Stars GM Jim Nill said that they plan to bring 2017 first-round draft pick Miro Heiskanen to North America next season. Nill said that they think Valeri Nichushkin wants to return to the…
NHL Rumors: Central Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers
Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Central Division - buyers and sellers. Nashville Predators - Buyers. Could use a scoring winger. Don't have a second-round pick this year, and they don't have many tradable assets. Pontus Aberg might need a…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Avs, Stars, Sharks, and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Goaltender John Gibson tried to stay in the game after being hit by a Patrice Bergeron shot in the third period, but he had to leave early. “But, again,…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Oilers, Islanders, Jets, Canucks and Stars
On Jaromir Jagr, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, and the Dallas Stars ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jaromir Jagr's time with the Calgary Flames is coming to an end and his days in the NHL could…
NHL News: Wings, Senators, Canadiens, Islanders, Flyers, Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Kings, Sharks and Jets
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Defenseman Niklas Kronwall had a good practice yesterday and is hopeful for tonight. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Erik Karlsson had been hoping to play…