Pucks in Depth: Two Western Conference Teams Who Could Bounce Back in 2018-19
Every season there is plenty of turnover in the playoff picture. On average, a couple of teams per conference fail to qualify for the playoffs the year after doing so. That means the door opens for some non-playoff teams to…
NHL News and Notes: KHL, Voynov, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Islanders, Sharks, Blues and Golden Knights
On KHL Signings ... Aivis Kalnins: Viktor Antipin signs with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. Aivis Kalnins: Antipin will make around $2 million a season. Aivis Kalnins: Nikolai Kulemin sign with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. On Slava Voynov ... Aivis…
Best Players Still Available in 2018 NHL UFA Market
The opening day of the NHL free-agent market sees a frenzy of signings as general managers attempt to outbid their rivals for the best available talent. This year was no different, as most of the top talent was quickly snapped…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Slepyshev, Aaltonen, Kovalchuk, Maroon, Blackhawks, Jackets, Wild, Lightning, Leafs, and Knights
On Anton Slepyshev ... Aivis Kalnins: "CSKA Moscow is also expected to announce the signing of Anton Slepyshev to a two-year deal." On Miro Aaltonen ... Aivis Kalnins: "Miro Aaltonen has signed with Podolsk Vitjaz of the KHL" Aivis Kalnins:…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Jaroslav Halak, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers
On Patrick Maroon ... Jim Thomas: The St. Louis Blues and Patrick Maroon remain a possibility. On Jaroslav Halak ... Kevin Weekes: Have been told that as many as four teams have interest in goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A veteran of…
NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk, Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning
On James van Riemsdyk ... Frank Seravalli: James van Riemsdyk is waiting for the John Tavares ball to drop as several teams who are interested in him are also in the Tavares running. The Toronto Maple Leafs are not one…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Red Wings, Jets, Flames, and Sabres
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBurn: The Kings are expected to start contract extension talks with Drew Doughty. They've had a few talks already about the overall concept of a deal and they'll get to the numbers soon.…
NHL Free Agency: An Update on This Summer’s Notable NHL UFAs
The NHL free-agent period opens at noon ET on July 1, 2018. Here's a look at recent news regarding this summer's noteworthy unrestricted free agents. John Tavares - Center - New York Islanders On Saturday, Tavares' agent informed the Islanders…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights – Neal, Perron, Sbisa and Reaves
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Sheng Peng: Golden Knights GM George McPhee said that they extended contract offers to James Neal, David Perron, Luca Sbisa and Ryan Reaves. McPhee added that Reaves wants longer term on a deal. David…
