Rumors I: Huberdeau, Nelson, Clowe, Backes, and Havlat
George Richards: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is confident that they will sign RFA Jonathan Huberdeau before the start of training camp. Arthur Staple: There no update on contract talks with RFA Brock Nelson and Islanders. Staple suggests that Steve Bernier, with…
2015-16 Florida Panthers Top 10 Prospects
A look at the Florida Panthers top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. 1. Lawson Crouse: Left Wing – 6’4” / 215 lbs Drafted: 11th overall in the first round of the 2015 draft by the Panthers. After Connor McDavid…
Rumors and Notes: RFAs, Huberdeau, Backstrom, and the Flames
NHL Numbers: Remaining unsigned RFAs: Micheal Ferland (CGY), Marcus Kruger (CHI), Stefan Elliott and Freddie Hamilton (COL), Jonathan Huberdeau (FLA), Brock Nelson (NYI) and John Albert (WPG). George Richards: Talk is that the Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau have agreed on…
Top Ten Defensemen Free Agents in 2016: Ranking 6-10
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Rumors III: Stamkos, Kings, Hurricanes, Sharp and the Panthers
Scott Burnside of ESPN: The longer Steven Stamkos doesn't sign a contract extension (UFA next offseason), the more rumblings there will be that he won't return to Tampa Bay. Lightning GM Steve Yzerman doesn't want this to drag into training…
Rumors II: Kuznetsov, Galchenyuk, Boedker and Stewart
Chuck Gormley: Capitals Evgeny Kuznetsov said that they had talked about a longer contract, but they settled on a two-year deal. On a longer deal: 'We'll see later.' David Pagnotta: There isn't much of an update on Alex Galchenyuk and…
Rangers III: Nash, Voracek, Sharp, Grabner, Fehr and More
On the Rangers and Nash ... Know there was some talk about Rick Nash in the last few weeks. His full no-trade ended today but sounds like NYR keeping him.— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2015 On the Flyers ...…
Rumors II: Sens, Panthers, Stamkos, Santorelli, Stempniak and Desjardins
On the Senators ... Murray told Colin Greening a couple of days ago he would not buy him out. #Sens— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 1, 2015 Murray tried to make trades today. Greening in particular. Nothing doing.— Wayne Scanlan (@HockeyScanner)…
Trade: Bruins Send Smith and Savard to Panthers for Hayes
The Boston Bruins have traded right winger Reilly Smith and Marc Savard's contract to the Florida Panthers for right winger Jimmy Hayes. The 24-year old Smith was drafted 69th overall in the third round of the 2009 draft by the…
Rumors X: Giordano, Saad, Sekera, Avs, Backups and Martin
On the Flames and Mark Giordano ... #Flames Giordano now eligible to sign #NHL extension. Hearing starting point on max term is 72m over 8 years.— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) July 1, 2015 On the Blue Jackets and Brandon Saad ...…
Rumors IV: Panthers, Isles, Coyotes, Blues and Stars
On the Panthers ... Free agency opens tomorrow, #FlaPanthers are in the market for a No. 3 goaltender and some AHL depth. Look for a few minor deals at least.— Jameson Olive (@JamesonCoop) July 1, 2015 On the Islanders ...…
Rumors II: Panthers, Blue Jackets, Stars, Avs, Hawks, and Lightning
On the Panthers ... Panthers GM Tallon told us he met with Huberdeau's agent til midnight Thursday and is confident deal will get done very shortly #flapanthers— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) June 27, 2015 When asked if long term deal he…