NHL News: Oilers, Kings, Wild, Flyers, Sharks, Lightning, Knights and Ovechkin
On the NHL-NHLPA competition committee ... Pierre LeBrun: The committee met yesterday for over five hours: new goalie chest protectors should be in place for next season; sense of group was positive on goalie review moved to Toronto situation room late…
NHL News: Coyotes, Sabres, Avs, Red Wings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Capitals
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes have signed defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to a one-year, two-way contract. Craig Morgan: Ilya Lyubushkin's will get $832,000 in the NHL, $70,000 in the AHL, a $92,500 signing bonus and up to $425,000 in…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: The Sharks and Evander Kane are finalizing a seven-year, $49 million deal (deal official this morning). It's a deal the Sharks needed to make. Last year the Sharks…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Islanders, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Canucks
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aivis Kalnins: As previously reported, hearing that Blue Jackets prospect Elvis Merzlikisn has headed to North America to meet with agents to decide on his future. He could sign with the Blue Jackets. He…
Potential Trade Candidates For Each Team Eliminated From 2018 NHL Playoffs
With the 2018 NHL Conference Finals underway, only four teams remain from the 16 that entered this year's playoffs. The 12 eliminated clubs enter the offseason hoping to improve their rosters for next season. As often happens, those teams are…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Joe Thornton and Evander Kane
On the San Jose Sharks and Joe Thornton ... Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: Forward Joe Thornton is a pending UFA and he hopes he's able to come back next year. “I want to come back, and I’m sure…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Evander Kane and Joe Thornton
On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: Evander Kane was asked after their loss on Sunday if his experience in San Jose was enough for him to want to re-sign with the team. “I…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Sharks and Bruins
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Red Wings are close to signing 2013 draft pick David Pope. The Wings drafted Pope 109th overall, and he finished his senior season at…
NHL News: Series Wins, Bruins, Flyers, Sharks, Knights and Capitals
On Stanley Cup Playoff Series Wins ... Corey Masisak: Stanley Cup Playoffs series wins in the past 10 seasons: VGK - 2 MIN - 2 CAR - 2 ARZ - 2 WPG/ATL - 1 NYI - 1 DAL - 1 CGY…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Ilya Sorokin and John Tavares
On the New York Islanders and Ilya Sorokin ... Igor Eronko: Islanders goaltending prospect Ilya Sorokin doesn't want to sign with the Islanders while Garth Snow is there. Arthur Staple: Eronko has lots of Russian sources, and there is no…
NHL Rumors: Blues and Sharks … Evander Kane’s Pending Free Agency
On the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues ... Amar Basi: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet said that at the 2015 NHL draft, the Blues and Sharks were talking trade involving the Sharks 9th overall pick. The Blues were willing to…
NHL News: Oilers, Kings, Canadiens, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Jets
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: Head coach Todd McLellan will be back next year, but assistant coaches Jim Johnson and Ian Herbers won't. Darren Dreger: Both Glen Gulutzan and Trent Yawney could be assistant coaches with the Oilers…