Tag: Jack Hughes

Pucks in Depth: Two Eastern Conference Teams Poised To Take A Step Forward

Every year there’s plenty of turnover in the NHL playoff picture. On average, about two teams per conference make the playoffs after failing to do so the season prior. Let’s take a closer look at a couple of Eastern Conference…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Shen and Bruins, Rantanen and Ak Bars, and the New Jersey Devils

Bruins expected to signed Shen. Ak Bars and Mikko Rantanen. Jake Gardiner could be one player the New Jersey Devils look at adding, two other options are....

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Nikita Gusev, Jesse Puljujarvi And Who Might Be Interested

Looking at some teams that might be interested in Vegas Golden Knights RFA Nikita Gusev. The Los Angeles Kings kicked tires on Edmonton Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi.

Mark Easson

Winners and losers at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft

Taking a look back at the 2019 NHL draft and who were the winners and losers - in making their selections and on making trades.

Featurd Writer

2019 NHL Draft Results – First Round

Results from the first round of the 2019 NHL draft. Draft#:1 Jack Hughes Ht/Wt:5'10"/160 lbs Position:C Team: NTDP U18 (USDP) Draft#:2 Kaapo Kakko Ht/Wt:6' 2"/194 lbs Position:RW Team: TPS U20 (Jr A SM-Liiga) Draft#:3 Kirby Dach Ht/Wt:6' 4"/185 lbs Position:C…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Taylor Hall Taking His Time And Not Looking At July 1st As A Deadline

Taylor Hall is the focus here on this edition of NHL Rumors as we disect the latest news with a level of patience most do not often see.

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Jack Hughes, Kaapo Kakko, and the Big Contracts

The Devils won't tip their hand on who they will take at No. 1. Taylor Hall and Nicklas Backstrom are two big named players that are eligible for a contract extension after July 1st.

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors — Robin Lehner, Jack Hughes, and Steve Yzerman

Silence is golden for Robin Lehner and Islanders Larry Brooks of the New York Post:  The good news for those concerned about Robin Lehner leaving the Islanders is that there should be no worry. Fortunately for Islanders fans, the lack…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Ryan Kesler, Detroit, and Dylan Strome

Ryan Kesler's hip continues to betray him Dan Arritt of NHL.com:  The words no athletes want to hear are career-ending surgery. Ryan Kesler faces that possible reality over the coming months, maybe weeks. Since hip surgery two years ago, Kesler…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Gardiner, Sabres, and Senators

Costs for Karlsson and Gardiner on the open market could be ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: If defenseman Erik Karlsson doesn't re-sign with the San Jose Sharks, he could be looking a seven-year contract extension around $12 million per season.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and the Detroit Red Wings

The Ducks need offense, skill, speed, etc. Eric Stephens of The Athletic: (before Montour trade) The Anaheim Ducks need offense, skill, more speed and creativity, a finisher, a forward who can play on the wing or at center. They'll eventually…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-ARI, Kings, Flyers, Senators, Avs, and Rangers

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes David Pagnotta: There were eight teams listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Coyotes game: Carolina Hurricanes (2), Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Columbus…

Mark Easson