Ranking the Top-10 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents at Season’s End
As the 2017-18 NHL regular-season draws to a close, it's worthwhile to examine the value of this summer's top-10 unrestricted NHL free agents. Several notable players, such as the Boston's Zdeno Chara, Pittsburgh's Patric Hornqvist and Vegas' Jonathan Marchessault, have…
NHL News: Sabres, Avs, Stars, Kings, Habs, Preds, Islanders, Canucks, Knights and Playoff Races
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have recalled goaltender Adam Wilcox. On the Colorado Avalanche ... AJ Haefele: Goaltender Semyon Varlamov left last night's game and was replaced by Jonathan Bernier. AJ Haefele: Coach Jared Bedner didn't…
NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Panthers, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Knights and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Defenseman Zdeno Chara signed a one-year contract extension for $5 million. There are bonuses up to $1.75 million. Pierre LeBrun: The bonuses are mostly a combination of games played and playoffs. Jimmy Murphy:…
The Montreal Canadiens Are Facing A Crucial Off-Season
A year after finishing atop the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They're one of the league's lowest-scoring teams and among the worst defensive clubs. Injuries to key players, such as goaltender Carey…
NHL Rumors: Scouting PHI-CBJ, Sabres, Golden Knights and Canucks
Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Mark Scheig: Scouts listed to attend last night's Flyers-Jackets game: Chicago Blackhawks (2), Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and the Tampa…
NHL Rumors: Looking at the Top 12 Pending Unrestricted Free Agents
On the top 12 pending UFA's ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at top free agents and any recent rumors and notes about them. 1. John Tavares - New York Islanders - Both the Islanders and Tavares continue to say…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Preds, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Helene Elliott: Forward Ryan Kesler said he's still a ways away from returning to the lineup. Forward Ryan Getzlaf is closer to returning and will travel with the team on their next trip. Anaheim Ducks:…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Oilers and Golden Knights
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres are not sure which direction they will go with pending UFA winger and only consistent scorer Evander Kane. The Sabres are one of the league's lowest-scoring teams,…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Stars, Kings, Wild, Sharks, Knights and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle didn't have an update on defenseman Brandon Montour after the game. Montour left in the third period. Carlyle said he was "functioning well" in the dressing room. On the Calgary…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Golden Knights, and Evander Kane
On the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing talk that the Oilers and Bruins have held exploratory talks about center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Asked another source and he confirmed. The Oilers are interested in rookies Danton Heinen and Peter…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Golden Knights and Houston
On Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Arizona Coyotes ... Renaud Lavoie: With General Managers meetings in Montreal , there were 21 GMs last night's Canadiens-Coyotes game. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... The Fourth Period: The Blackhawks have been shopping around…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Golden Knights, Blues, Maple Leafs and Coyotes
On the Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There were some rumblings that the Anaheim Ducks might have some interest in Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk. doesn't think there is…