Tag: Ilya Kovalchuk

A Look Into Drew Doughty’s Eight-Year Contract Extension

Drew Doughty signed an eight-year, $88 million extension with the Los Angeles Kings over the weekend. Los Angeles keeps their core defensive piece in place. What does this all mean? What impact may it have down the road? Let's take…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors and Notes: Slepyshev, Aaltonen, Kovalchuk, Maroon, Blackhawks, Jackets, Wild, Lightning, Leafs, and Knights

On Anton Slepyshev ... Aivis Kalnins: "CSKA Moscow is also expected to announce the signing of Anton Slepyshev to a two-year deal." On Miro Aaltonen ... Aivis Kalnins: "Miro Aaltonen has signed with Podolsk Vitjaz of the KHL" Aivis Kalnins:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Have been hearing that the Bruins have asked David Krejci and David Backes about their no-movement clauses and for a list of teams. One source speculating that the Bruins asked Krejci before this…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Stastny, Voynov, Pacioretty And A Deal That Fell Through

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Shawn Simpson: Since the Canadiens weren't able to get in on John Tavares, bet they overpay Paul Stastny. He's a perfect No. 2 center at this point. L.A. Lariviere: Confirming that the Canadiens have shown…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Tavares, Pacioretty, Kings, Hurricanes, Jets, Panarin, Sabres, Zucker, Blues and Kings

On John Tavares, Max Pacioretty, Los Angeles Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, Winnipeg Jets, Artemi Panarin, Buffalo Sabres, Jason Zucker, St. Louis Blues, and Dwight King ... Elliotte Friedman: The Stars, Sharks, Maple Leafs, Bruins and Lightning are getting meetings with John Tavares.…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agent Analysis: Ilya Kovalchuk Signing With The Los Angeles Kings

Ilya Kovalchuk agreed in principle to a three year, $6.25 million AAV deal over the weekend that can be made 'official' on July 1st. By now, there have been several articles floating out there on expected impacts. Let's do something a…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, John Tavares And The Teams That Might Get To Talk To Him

On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Sheng Peng: Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee won't confirm if he'll be speaking with Tavares this week: "I can't say yet." Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Kings and Kovalchuk … Coyotes and Hjalmarsson … Avs and Grubauer … Oilers and RFAs

On the Los Angeles Kings and Ilya Kovalchuk ... The Los Angles Kings will be signing Ilya Kovalchuk to a three-year contract with a salary cap hit of $6.25 million. Dennis Bernstein: "Regardless of how high it is, you've committed…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Panthers, Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks are looking for a goalie as they need a better backup plan. Philipp Grubauer had been an option. Carter Hutton could be an attractive free agent. On the Florida Panthers ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Kovalchuk and Senators

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the meeting between the Carolina Hurricanes and Elias Lindholm's reps didn't go well today. The sides are still far apart on a deal, and a trade is a possibility. Amir Basu:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Kings, Sabres, Hurricanes and Jets

On the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, and Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on 630 CHED when asked if the Montreal Canadiens would offer the Max Pacioretty to the New York…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Flames, Rangers, Sens, Sharks and Blues

On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Sabres GM Jason Botterill: "we're talking to teams about trading for a goalie, but we're also looking ahead to next week with free agency." On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Darren Dreger: Sounding like…

Mark Easson