Tag: Eric Staal

NHL Rumors: Top NHL Free Agents and the Washington Capitals

On the top 25 NHL Free Agents ... Craig Custance of ESPN: 25. Michael Grabner - Toronto Maple Leafs 24. Matt Martin - New York Islanders 23. Shane Doan - Arizona Coyotes 22. James Reimer - San Jose Sharks 21.…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Playoffs Hurting/Helping Their Next Contracts

Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) The ultimate goal in the NHL is to win the Stanley Cup. That's what all players, coaches, general managers, etc. aspire to do. As such, players who perform at a high level - or simply…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and New York Islanders

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton continues to work on signing prospect Pavel Buchnevich. While there is still some work to do on it, sources saying it could be completed…

Mark Easson

The Five Worst Trades At The 2016 NHL Trade Deadline

Every year general managers scramble to do last minute shopping at the NHL trade deadline in hopes of acquiring a piece or two to put their team over the top, or at least help ensure they’ll qualify for the playoffs.…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks Offseason and Eric Staal

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at areas that Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray should focus on this offseason. Go after Jonathan Drouin - If there is an expansion draft next year, they won't be able…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Red Wings and Devils

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBruin on pending UFA Milan Lucic: "Dean Lombardi, I had a chance to speak w/ Dean Lombardi during the series, absolutely adores Lucic." On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers Edition

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: With Vincent Lecavalier about to retire, it will give the Flyers an extra $2.25 million in salary cap space. The extra cap space will help them bring in a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors – NY Rangers and LA Kings

On the New York Rangers ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the New York Rangers offseason priorities. Sign pending UFA Keith Yandle - Though they have suggested that they may not have the cap room, it is possible. The…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings – July 1st Not Target-Rich For Unrestricted Free Agents

With the National Hockey League in the midst of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, management teams are focusing their attention on getting a last look at young prospects playing in the CHL Playoffs or at the Under-18…

Michael Augello

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Isles, Rangers, Blues and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns: Coach Jon Cooper said yesterday that Tyler Johnson's status for Game 1 is still not known: "He couldn’t go today, so hopefully he’s a little bit better for tomorrow.” Joe Smith: Victor Hedman…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Capitals, Ducks, Wild and Leafs

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Center Tyler Johnson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Will see if he's able to practice today. Joe Smith: GM Steve Yzerman indicated that Johnson could be ready for Game 1 against…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators, E. Staal, Canucks and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Oilers at the trade deadline:  "I'm not going to say there was zero interest, but I know there was limited interest in Nail Yakupov" On the Ottawa Senators ...…

Mark Easson