Morning Hits: Injury Updates and PTOs
On the Roberto Luongo ... Luke Fox: Roberto Luongo is hopeful that he'll be ready for the start of the season, though he said "there's still work to be done." On Tyler Seguin ... Dallas Stars: Tyler Seguin is leaving Team Canada…
NHL Rumors: Nichushkin, Colaiacovo, Fontaine and Gaudreau
On the Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichushkin ... Aivis Kalnins: Source saying that Valeri Nichushkin asked Traktor of the KHL for $1.5 million. Alessandro Seren Rosso: The GM of Traktor said they can't afford the $1.5 million that Nichushkin is…
NHL News: World Cup, Injuries, PTOs and Retirement
On the World Cup of Hockey ... Aaron Ward: Marian Hossa report is that his injury isn't serious and has told the team he will be fine. Craig Custance: Marian Hossa joined Team Europe on their flight to Montreal last…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Leafs, Oilers, Panthers and Coyotes
On free agent Kris Russell ... Michael Augello: Darren Dreger was theorizing on TSN radio yesterday that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be interested in free agent defenseman Kris Russell on a one-year deal, and then they could trade him at the…
NHL Notes: Panthers, PTOs, Bruins, Leafs, Flyers and Coyotes
On the Florida Panthers ... Chris Johnston: The Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau agreed on a six-year contract extension worth $35.4 million - a $5.9 million salary cap hit. Huberdeau's extension includes a no-movement clause starting in 2019-20. During the final…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Free Agents, and Hall
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Panthers GM Tom Rowe said that they are discussing bringing in some veterans in on PTOs. Rowe added that coach Gerald Gallant would like to bring in a veteran depth defenseman on a…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Vegas, Bruins and Wings
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that the Panthers rejected many trade offers for Alex Petrovic. They are wanting to sign him to a long-term deal. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sami Hoffren: Sabres RFA defenseman Rasmus…
Coyotes Close to Acquiring Bolland And Crouse From Panthers
The Florida Panthers are reportedly working on a David Bolland and Lawson Crouse trade to the Arizona Coyotes for a conditional second round pick and a third round pick according to Elliotte Friedman. Craig Custance: If Crouse doesn't play with the…
NHL Rumors: Perron, Vesey, Elias, Nyquist and Thornton
On David Perron ... Matt Drake of Habs Eye On The Prize: David Perron said that his first choice was to re-sign with the Anaheim Ducks according to his interview with the RDS. It was down to the Montreal Canadiens…
NHL Atlantic Division: Rink Rumblings Grading The Summer
After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the NHL five weeks prior to the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of need through trades and…
NHL Rumors: Wings, Bruins, Sabres, Blues, Rangers and Panthers
On the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: If Red Wings GM Ken Holland is convinced that Petr Mrazek is their No. 1 goalie, the Wings could look to move…
2016 NHL Free Agency: A Look At The Best Value Contracts
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Free agency generally isn't a route teams should be taking in order to improve their roster. So few difference makers are available each year and the ones that do hit the open market are almost…