NHL News: Jakub Voracek, Filip Chlapik, Jeff Skinner, and Mike Babcock
Voracek could return to practice today. Senators waive Chlapik. Krueger on Skinner, agent talks to GM. Babcock knew the Leafs would fire him after Lou left.
NHL News: COVID Protocol Updates, and the Arizona Coyotes
Puljujarvi added to the NHL’s COVID Protocol list. NHL added new protection measures for players and teams. Coyotes ASG Sullivan has contract terminated.
The Philadelphia Flyers took a step forward this past season. They have just under $8 million in salary cap space but have some free agents that they’d like to re-sign. Moving out some salary could be in order this offseason.
Training Camp Notes: Flyers, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Lightning and Bruins
Jakub Voracek doesn’t practice. Sidney Crosby leaves their scrimmage early. Steven Stamkos takes part in their first session. David Pastrnak and several other Bruins unfit to participate.
NHL Buyout Candidates – Metropolitan Division (Part II)
There have been no updates on the possibility of compliance buyouts if the salary cap stays flat or decreases next year, but we continue to look at potential NHL buyout candidates. Part II of the Metropolitan Division.