NHL Rumors: Capitals, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Bruins
On the Washington Capitals ... John Shannon: As of Friday night as 7:00 PM, have been told that the Capitals hadn't offered head coach Barry Trotz a contract yet. As of that time, there had been no meetings planned. On…
NHL Rumors: Potential NHL Buyout Candidates
On Potential NHL buyouts ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Reports have the San Jose Sharks buying out defenseman Paul Martin. Such a move would see the Sharks save $2.83 million in salary cap space this season. This could…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Kucherov and Miller … Rangers and Islanders
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov ... Sonny Sachdeva of Sportsnet: Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov will be entering the final year of his three-year bridge deal that carries a $4.77 million salary cap hit. Joe Smith of The…
2018 NHL Free Agents: Atlantic Division – Restricted Free Agents
The offseason presents a myriad of ways to look at what is ahead. Last month, we took a look at some of the cheaper unrestricted free agents - here, here and here. Now, we begin the spotlight on the restricted…
NHL News: Series Wins, Bruins, Flyers, Sharks, Knights and Capitals
On Stanley Cup Playoff Series Wins ... Corey Masisak: Stanley Cup Playoffs series wins in the past 10 seasons: VGK - 2 MIN - 2 CAR - 2 ARZ - 2 WPG/ATL - 1 NYI - 1 DAL - 1 CGY…
NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens Need At Center
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Marc Bergevin will be given another chance to run the Canadiens and will once again be looking for No. 1 center. Bergevin thought he drafted one in 2012 with Alex Galchuenyuk and…
NHL Trade Analysis: Ryan McDonagh Traded to Tampa Bay
This is one of those trades that will be a good bit more than Ryan McDonagh. The New York Rangers captain was traded to Tampa Bay. To Tampa Bay: Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller To NY Rangers: 2018 1st round picks,…
NHL Trade: New York Rangers Trade Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller To The Tampa Bay Lightning
The New York Rangers have traded Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2018 1st round picks, conditional 2nd round pick, Vladislav Namestnikov, Libor Hajek, and Brett Howden. Elliotte Friedman: If the Lightning win the Cup…
2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Needs of Playoff Bubble Teams
Heading toward the NHL trade deadline, it's expected most of the playoff contenders will be buyers while those out of postseason contention will be sellers. Bubble teams, meanwhile, are those barely clinging to a wild-card berth or sitting just outside…
NHL Rumors: Metropolitan Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers
Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Metropolitan Division - buyers and sellers. Washington Capitals - Buyers. Could use a depth on the blue line. They paid a big price last year at the deadline for rental defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, would…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Predators, Stars, Sabres, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, and Golden Knights
On the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Vegas Golden Knights ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Rick Nash's agent has already spoken with eight to…
NHL Rumors: Teams Looking For Forwards … Rick Nash and the NY Rangers
On teams looking for forwards ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Trade talks have really picked up in the past seven to 10 days. Teams looking for a forward include the Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers,…