NHL Rumors: Sharks, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Sabres, and Oilers
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson said that he doesn't consider free agent Jaromir Jagr a good fit in San Jose. On the New York Rangers ... Brett Cyrgalis: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton said…
NHL Rumors: Tavares, JvR, Vegas, Sabres, Red Wings and Iginla
On John Tavares ... Brian Compton: John Tavares said that they are willing to negotiate with the New York Islanders during the season. On James van Riemsdyk ... Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs winger James van Riemsdyk on being a…
NHL News: Wild, Kings, Sens, Oilers, Blues, Blackhawks and Canucks
On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota Wild: The Wild will be bringing Daniel Winnik to training camp on a PTO. Sean Shapiro: GM Chuck Fletcher said that prospect Mason Shaw (leg) could be out for four to six months. On…
NHL News: Rangers, Oilers, Capitals and Sabres
On the New York Rangers ... Justin Tasch of the NY Daily News: 34-year old Rick Nash is entering the final year of his contract that carries a $7.8 million salary cap hit. “Every year I want to have the…
NHL News and Notes: Canucks, Ducks, Oilers, Coyotes, Flyers, Leafs and Islanders
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Cap Friendly: The Canucks signed Bo Horvat to a six-year deal worth $5.5 million a season. Some comparables in that range are Jonathan Drouin (six years at $5.5 million per), Jaden Schwartz (five years at…
NHL News and Notes: Trade Deadline, Draft Age, Sharks, Devils, Oilers, Predators and Senators
On the NHL trade deadline ... Renaud Lavoie: The NHL announced the NHL trade deadline will be on Monday, February 26th, 2018. On the NHL draft age ... Darren Dreger: There is talk once again about raising the NHL draft…
NHL Rumors: The Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak
On the Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: David Pastrnak's camp said Tuesday night in an email that they have recently talked about an eight-year contract with the Boston Bruins. “We are now…
NHL Rumors: Cody Franson, Pittsburgh Penguins and Jaromir Jagr
On Cody Franson ... Dhiren Mahiban: Hearing that defenseman Cody Franson is deciding on a one-year deal between the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks. Rick Dhaliwal: Have been told that Cody Franson is deciding between…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Bob Stauffer on the rumor from Joshua Marshall that the Oilers and Jarome Iginla have had some talks about a possible PTO or one-year deal: “I don’t believe it…
NHL News: Draisaitl, Couture, Toninato, World Cup Pay and Cullen
On Leon Draisaitl ... Renaud Lavoie: Leon Draisaitl salary breakdown: 2017-18 $9M 2018-19 $9M 2019-20 $9M 2020-21 $2M + $7M SB 2021-22 $8M 2022-23 $1M + $7M SB 2023-24 $8M 2024-25 $8M Renaud Lavoie: Draisaitl gets a no-movement clause and…
NHL News: Edmonton Oilers Sign Leon Draisaitl For Eight Years
The Edmonton Oilers have signed restricted free agent forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year, $68 million contract - an $8.5 million salary cap hit. Draisailt was drafted third overall by the Oilers in the 2015 draft. He finished second in…
NHL Rumors: Will Butcher – Devils, Sabres, Knights, Avs, Pens, Canucks, Oilers, and Canadiens
On Will Butcher ... Mike Chamber of the Denver Post: Source saying that at least the New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights will be speaking with free agent Will Butcher today. There is still a chance that…