Tag: Deryk Engelland

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Lightning, Senators, and Erik Karlsson

The Golden Knights still have the assets to add Erik Karlsson James O'Brien of NBC Sports: The Vegas Golden Knights have just under $9.5 million salary cap space, and have David Clarkson's $5.25 million for LTIR if need be. The…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Knights and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Korbinian Holzer clears waivers and is assigned to the AHL. On the Chicago Blackhawks .. Elliotte Friedman: The Blackhawks put goaltender Jeff Glass on waivers. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Forward…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Stars, Kings, Predators, Blues, Sharks, and Golden Knights

On the Dallas Stars ... Shawn Simpson: The Stars made forward Jason Spezza a healthy scratch yesterday. He has another year left on his deal at $7.5 million. Scott Burnside: Stars GM Jim Nill said that he expects Spezza to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Bob McKenzie: (before Calvin Pickard was placed on waivers) Nothing may be imminent, but the Golden Knights may be in trade mode. They could move a goaltender (Pickard) and a defenseman. Bob McKenzie: Would…

Mark Easson

Pacific Division: Vegas Golden Knights Season Outlook

Forwards Playmaker Jonathan Marchessault led the 2016-17 Panthers with 30 goals, finishing third on Florida with 51 points. He should contribute to the Knights’ top man-advantage unit and, on an expiring contract, be extra motivated. One major Vegas wildcard is…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings and Golden Knights

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner: "It’ll be interesting to see where the #Pens make their final three cuts. Sestito and one of McClement/McKegg seem like smart bets." ... "Carrying 8 D isn’t ideal, but Pouliot and Ruhwedel would…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Brouwer, Expansion, Johnson, Versteeg and Stone

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the Calgary Herald: Flames forward Troy Brouwer will likely be left unprotected for the expansion draft. When the Flames gave up a second round pick for Curtis Lazar, it meant they likely…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Stars, Islanders, Maple Leafs, Devils, Flames, Canucks and College UFAs

On the Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks and some college free agents ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Mike Harrington wrote a couple weeks ago wondering if the Sabres…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Devils, Flames, Sabres, Isles, Pens, Jets and Knights

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ed Willes of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks are in a "transition period" according to GM Jim Benning and a "rebuild." The Canucks will have around $20 million in cap space heading into the offseason,…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames

On the San Jose Sharks ... Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Forward Patrick Marleau is on pace for 28 goals this season. He's a pending free agent and this could be his last season with the Sharks,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams

Trade Deadline Outlook For The Canadian Teams ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Montreal Canadiens - They will be buying and looking for a scoring center with size. They have five 2nd round picks this year and next. Tomas Plekanec drop…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Booth, Flames, Canucks, Stars, and Blues

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Before the Lightning re-signed Steven Stamkos late last June, the Lightning spoke with left winger Andrew Ladd. On David Booth ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that forward David…

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