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…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Pending UFAs, Buyout? Possible Trade Targets
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall said that at the moment the plan is not to buy out forward Jori Lehtera but said that plans can change. The buyout window isn't until June. Dave Isaac: Hextall…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Emily Kaplan of ESPN: Keys to the Capitals offseason. 1. Sign Artemi Panarin to a contract extension and consider extensions for Zach Werenski and Sergei Bobrovsky - The 26-year old Panarin is in for a…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks
One New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: What the Rangers are looking for in their next coach. “We’re looking for someone who can develop players and develop a team,” Garden executive chairman Jim Dolan told The…
Potential Offseason Moves by the St. Louis Blues
After six straight NHL postseason appearances and only two years after reaching the 2016 Western Conference Finals, the St. Louis Blues failed to qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was a difficult season for the Blues. A combination…
NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Flyers, Kings, Sharks, Capitals and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks put defenseman Korbinian Holzer on waivers. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes sign defenseman Jordan Gross to a two-year entry-level deal. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Offseason Needs
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Offseason needs for the Edmonton Oilers. Scoring winger - The Oilers didn't replace Jordan Eberle's scoring from the right side after they moved him last year. Right-handed defenseman - doesn't…
NHL Free Agents: Notable UFAs in Need of a Strong Postseason
The 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs could serve as a showcase for several pending unrestricted free agents hoping to bolster their value. While regular-season performance serves as the basis for determining a player's free-agent value, a strong postseason showing can burnish…
NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Avs, Wild, Islanders, Sharks and Playoff Races
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle announced the expected news that Patrick Eaves, out with Guillain-Barre syndrome, won't be returning this season. Carlyle added that anything more on Eaves playing future would likely be at training…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Evander Kane … Who Could Be In On Erik Karlsson?
On the San Jose Sharks and Evander Kane ... David Pollak of The Athletic: San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson has said in the past and continues to say: “If you're going to give up assets,” he repeated in a…