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 Rumors: The Boston Bruins Continue To Look At Left-Side Blue Line Options

The Boston Bruins could have a hole on the left side of their blue line if Zdeno Chara doesn’t return. They are looking at several options.

NHL Notes: How the Oilers Can Get Compliant, and Building LTIR Pool Space

How the Edmonton Oilers can fit in Ethan Bear’s new contract in. How some teams could build their LTIR pool space.

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: Boston Bruins, and the Latest RFA Talk

The Bruins have shown interest in UFA defenseman Hutton. Latest notes involving the top unsigned restricted free agents.

Two Signings and Some Bold Predictions

Kovalchuk heading back to the KHL. Blackhawks sign Soderberg. Making some bold predictions for 2021.

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Edmonton Oilers, and the Nashville Predators

Capitals GM on Ovechkin extension talks. Oilers may have contacted Hamonic’s camp. On Granlund returning to Nashville, and Kunin talks continue

NHL News: Lightning Re-sign Cirelli, NHL Still Talking to Provinces, and the St. Louis Blues

The Lightning re-sign Anthony Cirelli. The NHL continues its talks with five Canadian provinces. The Blues hope to have some fans in the stands.

Expect Creativity By NHL Clubs Trying To Shed Salary

There are at least 10 teams heading into Christmas that are over the salary. They have until the start of the season become cap compliant.

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.