NHL Atlantic Division: Rink Rumblings Grading The Summer
After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the NHL five weeks prior to the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of need through trades and…
Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Blues, Quebec City and Stars
On the Boston Bruins ... Craig Custance of EPSN: Bruins GM Don Sweeney is still trying to improve their roster for the upcoming season. Jimmy Vesey could be one piece they'd like to add. The David Backes gives the Bruins…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Coyotes, Capitals and Blues
On Free Agent Kris Russell ... Darren Dreger: Free agent defenseman Kris Russell is still waiting for a few teams to clear some cap space. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The agent for RFA forward Tobias Rieder said…
2016 NHL Free Agency: Examining The Worst Contracts Handed Out
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Every year NHL general managers line up to pay everyone and anyone they can get their hands on to try and improve their team via free agency. While there are always a handful of players…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Rangers and Blues
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Steve Fryer of the OC Register: The Ducks have added Jonathan Bernier after trading Frederik Andersen, re-signed Korbinian Holzer earlier this week, and they probably aren't finished making moves this offseason. They have nine defensemen…
Rumors and Notes: Russell, RNH, Bruins and Arbitration Dates
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Source saying the Panthers are showing some interest in free agent defenseman Kris Russell. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: Would be "stunned" if the Oilers traded Ryan Nugent-Hopkins before the start…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Stars and the Offseaon Trade Market
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Alex Ovechkin has five years left on his deal with the Capitals, and will be 35 years old when it expires. He has said a couple times in the…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Coyotes, Doan, Blues and Backes
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are expected to dangle David Krejci or Ryan Spooner for a defenseman of the next few weeks. A source said that Kris Russell turned down a four year, $17…
2016 NHL Free Agency: Examining The Biggest Losers
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) NHL teams combined to dish out more than $617 million on the first day of free agency. There were some winners - notably teams that signed cheap, undervalued guys and elected not to give out massive…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Wings, Sabres, Wild and Senators
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli said that they are no longer in on Jason Demers. They are remaining in touch with Eric Gryba, but they have a couple of other things on the go.…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Oilers, Flyers and Coyotes
On Las Vegas ... Steve Carp: Foley is putting a list together of potential GMs candidates to speak with. The NHL is advising Foley on proper protocol on how to contract teams. Foley hopes to have a GM in place…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and David Backes
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Don't expect the Flyers to be signing any big named free agents. Flyers GM Ron Hextall will be looking for bargain free agent forwards. David Backes, Andrew Ladd, and…