NHL News: Waivers, Avalanche, Kings and Maple Leafs
Ducks put two on waivers. Sabres claim a defenseman. Avs play shorthanded. Johnson and Lemieux in COVID protocol. Leafs forced to sign a backup to an ATO.
NHL Rumors: Jake Virtanen’s Salary Next Year Is A Problem
Jake Virtanen carries a $2.55 million salary cap hit but has a salary of $3.4 million next season. It’s a real problem for the Vancouver Canucks as they’ve looked to move him.
NHL Rumors: Draft, Rangers, Bruins, Flyers, Leafs, Avs, Ducks, Canucks, Sabres, Canadiens, Kings, and Hurricanes
NHL and NHLPA to talk draft. DeAngelo willing to go to the AHL. Svechnikov’s deal could be similar to Barzal’s. Would be a surprise if Sabres traded Eichel now.
The Philadelphia Flyers took a step forward this past season. They have just under $8 million in salary cap space but have some free agents that they’d like to re-sign. Moving out some salary could be in order this offseason.
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Bruins and Rangers
Taylor Hall might have an interest in the Montreal Canadiens. Leafs aren’t shopping Frederik Andersen but… Potential New York Rangers free agent targets.
Top 20 Pending NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Forwards and Defensemen
Not a surprise that Taylor Hall is the top pending NHL free agent forward. Alex Pietrangelo and Torey Krug are the top pending NHL free agent defensemen.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers should have enough room to re-sign their key free agents, but likely not enough to fill an area of need in free agency. They may have to look at the trade market.
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Buffalo Sabres
Rangers talking to their 2018 first-round pick. Are there issues with the Maple Leafs roster construction? The Buffalo Sabres need to add some scoring this offseason.