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…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Sens, Sharks, Blues, Lightning, Knights and Playoff Races
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Cam Fowler has a shoulder injury and will be out for two to six weeks. Goaltender John Gibson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Eric Stephens: The Ducks have recalled goaltender Reto…
Ranking the Top-10 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents at Season’s End
As the 2017-18 NHL regular-season draws to a close, it's worthwhile to examine the value of this summer's top-10 unrestricted NHL free agents. Several notable players, such as the Boston's Zdeno Chara, Pittsburgh's Patric Hornqvist and Vegas' Jonathan Marchessault, have…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Looking at three areas of need for the Oilers this offseason, and the top free agents at that position. Right-handed defenseman - one that can play on the power-play. John…
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…