Top 2016 NHL Free Agents – Part II: Ranking Forwards 1 to 5
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Rumors II: New Look Upfront For Blues, and Leopold’s Future
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The addition of Troy Brouwer and Kyle Brodziak, and the subtraction of T.J. Oshie, will give the Blues a different look up front, but it won't be the only new look. Paul Stastny…
Rumors II: Rangers and Stars
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers may have been hoping to re-sign RFA Derek Stepan to a deal in the $6.2 to $6.5 million range, but that likely changed when the Sabres signed Ryan O'Reilly to a seven-year…
Rumors V: O’Reilly, Flyers, Shattenkirk and the Blues
David Pagnotta: The Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly are still working on finalizing a seven-year contract extension. Not done yet. Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues T.J. Oshie, Patrik Berglund and David Backes have been in the rumor…
Rumors XIX: Coyotes, Bruins, Oilers, Devils, Kings, Leafs, and Blues
On the Coyotes and Bruins ... Ariz. and Boston working on a deal; several GMs talking right now on packed draft floor. — Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) June 26, 2015 On the Oilers and Bruins ... Per a source, Edmonton offered…
Rumors XI: Dreger on the Blues and Oshie
Darren Dreger on TSN Radio on the possibility of the Blues trading forward T.J. Oshie. "Well I know that Doug Armstrong is listening to the interest in TJ Oshie and you'd guess that there would be a fair bit of…
Rumors XII: Predators, Blues, Goalies and Devils
Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The Predators are close to a contract extension with free agent center Mike Fisher. It could be finalized this week according to Fisher's agent Todd Reynolds. The deal is likely for two-years. The Predators don't intend…
Rumors IV: LeBrun on Kessel, Bernier, Blues, O’Reilly and Fisher
Peirre LeBrun of ESPN: Two executives have said in the past couple weeks that the Maple Leafs asking price for Phil Kessel is way, way too high. Executives are staying away until the price is lowered, but you can't blame…
Rumors II: 10 Trade Candidates, Flames, Lucic, Backes and Kessel
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Looking at 10 players who could be traded this offseason.Phil Kessel - has a limited no-trade clause and an $8 million cap hit, which will exclude some teams unless the Leafs retain some salary.…
Offer Sheets: A List of NHL Players Who Have Signed One
Heading into the 2015 offseason, there has been talk of potential offer sheets. Teams may be looking to take advantage of other teams salary cap situation. Since 1986, there have been 35 players that have been signed offer sheets. 13…
Rumors I: Oilers, Wild, Maple Leafs and Canadiens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers used Justin Schultz and Oscar Klefbom as their top defensive pairing last season. The Oilers don't have a legit top 2 defenseman. Getting one in his prime is slim, so they might…
Rumors II: Some Offseason Priorities, Sharp, Canucks and Habs
Lyle Richardson (Spector's Hockey) in Bleacher Report: Looking at the some offseason priorities for teams that were eliminated in Round 1.Detroit Red Wings - coaching situation and their starting goaltender. If they think that Petr Mrazek is their go-to guy,…