Tag: Jake Gardiner

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Salary Cap Conundrum

The Toronto Maple Leafs months-long contract standoff with William Nylander finally ended on Dec. 1 when the winger agreed to a six-year, $45-million deal. Of course, there was much relief among the denizens of Leafs Nation. Had the Leafs failed…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Playoffs, Penguins, Flyers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Senators

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Quebec City and Houston have shown interest in having an NHL team. The NHL has met with the Palletta family of Burlington, Ontario - who wouldn't mind bringing another team to Southwestern Ontario…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Gardiner … Flyers and Simmonds

Don't completely write off a Maple Leafs and Gardiner extension Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner is a pending free agent and will be in line for a raise from his $4.05 million salary. Nick Kypreos…

Mark Easson

Ranking The 2019 Free Agent Class — First Time Defensemen

The 2019 NHL Free Agent Class takes a turn to the back end. Defenseman seem few and far between when it comes to significant free agents. These are players who will hit the market for the first time. Our first…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings May Not Be Finished Making Trades

Kings likely not done making moves David Pagnotta: Get the sense that the Los Angeles Kings aren't finished making moves. GM Rob Blake has been exploring multiple options. David Pagnotta: The Los Angeles Kings are still listening to players like…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Gardiner, Myers, Rangers, and Blue Jackets

Pending free agent defensemen Karlsson, Gardiner, and Myers Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Erik Karlsson is not eligible to sign for the max term of eight years with the San Jose Sharks until after the NHL trade deadline on February…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kings, Panthers, and Hurricanes

Marleau's contract hindering Maple Leafs? Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: believes that the Toronto Maple Leafs signing of Patrick Marleau to his three-year deal was a mistake. His $6.25 million would have been better used to properly set their…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Could The Coyotes Offer Sheet Matthews ? Could The Maple Leafs Trade Kadri?

Could the Coyotes offer sheet Matthews and trade value of Perlini? Craig Morgan of The Athletic: (mailbag) Asked if there is any chance that Auston Matthews could end up playing with the Arizona Coyotes one day. there is always a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The NY Rangers Are Open For Business, And The Free Agent Defenseman Market Shrinking

The Rangers are open for business Larry Brooks of NY Post: The New York Rangers are open for business and they are looking to add to their prospects and draft picks. Forward Kevin Hayes is a pending unrestricted free agent…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander – Part 4029

Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: William Nylander's camp is reportedly looking for around $8 million a season, with the Toronto Maple Leafs ranging from as low as $5 million up to $7.5 million depending on the term of the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Artemi Panarin And The Top 25 Unrestricted Free Agents

Can teams tempt the Blue Jackets to move Panarin before the trade deadline Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Teams will be lining up to sign Columbus Blue Jackets winger Artemi Panarin if he hits the open market on July…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: A Bridge Deal Or Trade For Nylander, And Potential Trade Partners

A bridge deal or trade for Nylander Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It not looking like there will be a long-term contract for William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs and Nylander can't find a number that fits for…

Mark Easson