Tag: Jack Hughes

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

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Bridge deal likely for Nurse Bob Stauffer: When Edmonton Oilers RFA defenseman Darnell Nurse re-signs it will most likely be a two-year bridge deal in the $2.75 to $3.25 million per season range. After his bridge deal, the Oilers and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Erik Karlsson, Zack Smith And Their First-Round Draft Pick

On the Ottawa Senators, Erik Karlsson, Zack Smith and their first-round draft pick ... Darren Dreger: Believe that the Senators are listening to trade offers on Erik Karlsson and Zack Smith. Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on…

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