NHL Notes: Unfit to Participate, Laine Downplays Rumors, and Immigration Issues
The list of players that are unfit to play is growing. Patrik Laine tries to downplay trade rumors. A couple of players are dealing with immigration issues.
NHL Signings: PTOs, Seth Jarvis, Ethan Bear and Andreas Athanasiou
Nolan and Schmaltz get PTOs. The Hurricanes sign their 2020 first-round pick. The Oilers do a bridge deal with Ethan Bear. The LA Kings sign Andreas Athanasiou.
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers GM Wants To Circle Back To Ryan Nugent-Hopkin Extension Talks
Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland said that they haven’t held contract extension talks with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins camp in a while but hopes to once things get going.
Some Teams May Now Have Cap Flexibility, and It’s Surprising The NHL Didn’t Give Some Leniency With the Cap
There are a bunch of teams that are over the salary cap. Some teams have gained some flexibility. It’s surprising the NHL didn’t give teams some leniency with the hard cap.