The Montreal Canadiens Are Facing A Crucial Off-Season
A year after finishing atop the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They're one of the league's lowest-scoring teams and among the worst defensive clubs. Injuries to key players, such as goaltender Carey…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Panthers, Capitals, and Sharks
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: J.P. Barry, the agent for Henrik and Daniel Sedin, said that there have been no decisions made on their future and one isn't likely to happen until after the season. On the Florida…
Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason
The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…
NHL Rumors: Wild and Belpedio … Flames Were In On Hoffman and Pacioretty
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Wild prospect and Miami University senior defenseman Louis Belpedio could opt for becoming a free agent on August 15. Multiple sources are saying that, that likely won't be happening though…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, Seattle, Predators, Tavares, and Flames
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks haven't started contract talks with pending RFAs Troy Stecher and Derrick Pouliot. Contract talks should start after the season. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: "If P Chiarelli says it…
Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers
The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Roundup of Friedman’s 31 Thoughts
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's believed that the Montreal Canadiens asked the Los Angeles Kings for Tyler Toffoli, Gabriel Vilardi and possibly more. The Senators asked the Minnesota Wild for Charlie Coyle plus more. Pacioretty might have been okay with…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: A source believes that Evander Kane was wanting to go to the West Coast. That could be a good sign if the Sharks are looking to re-sign him this offseason. Bruce Garrioch…
NHL Trade Analysis: Evander Kane Knows The Way To San Jose
The Buffalo Sabres were hemmed into a corner as the afternoon of the trade deadline went on and then there was a trade. Evander Kane was traded to the San Jose Sharks for a conditional 2019 first round pick. Besides…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Kane, Johnson, Devils, Maple Leafs and Ducks
On Evander Kane ... Kevin Kurz: Evander Kane's agent said that they are in no rush to talk to the San Jose Sharks about a contract extension at this point in time. He said it's a "mutual feeling out…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Senators, Sabres, Canadiens, Red Wings, and Wild
** Quick twitter embed post before they are dated ** On the New York Rangers and Ryan McDonagh ... Told there is a lot of activity on Ryan McDonagh. Obviously no guarantee, and Rangers could wait til the wire or…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Sabres, Coyotes, Penguins, Wild and Red Wings
** A quick twitter embed post ** On the New York Rangers ... Being told that @NYRangers Ryan McDonagh sweepstakes is down to 4 clubs. All in the Eastern Conference. Going to come down to if Jim Dolan has laid…