Tag: James Neal

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Pending UFAs, Buyout? Possible Trade Targets

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall said that at the moment the plan is not to buy out forward Jori Lehtera but said that plans can change. The buyout window isn't until June. Dave Isaac: Hextall…

Mark Easson

Potential Offseason Moves by the St. Louis Blues

After six straight NHL postseason appearances and only two years after reaching the 2016 Western Conference Finals, the St. Louis Blues failed to qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was a difficult season for the Blues. A combination…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Some Potential Changes To Watch For This Offseason

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Some changes to watch for this offseason. Head coach Todd McLellan is likely coming back but there will be some new assistant coaches. The Oilers will continue to look…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Offseason Needs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Offseason needs for the Edmonton Oilers. Scoring winger - The Oilers didn't replace Jordan Eberle's scoring from the right side after they moved him last year. Right-handed defenseman - doesn't…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Notable UFAs in Need of a Strong Postseason

The 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs could serve as a showcase for several pending unrestricted free agents hoping to bolster their value. While regular-season performance serves as the basis for determining a player's free-agent value, a strong postseason showing can burnish…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Knights, Perron and Neal … Islanders and Tavares

On the Vegas Golden Knights, David Perron and James Neal ... Sportsnet Headlines: David Perron and James Neal have been a big part of the Golden Knights season and both are pending UFAs. There is not enough money in Vegas…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Kovalchuk, Knights, Senators, Sabres and Maple Leafs

On the Edmonton Oilers, Ilya Kovalchuk, Vegas Golden Knights, Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heading into Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers were 27th in defensemen scoring with 127 points. This will be a priority for…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Winnipeg Jets

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks now have more cap space available for next season and agents for scoring forwards will be happy. Will the Canucks 'overspend' to replace the offense lost by the Sedin's retiring? Rick…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Flames, Oilers, Predators, Canucks, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race

On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Coach Glen Gulutzan said that there is still no timetable for Matthew Tkachuk. He's listed as day-to-day. Pat Steinberg: Gulutzan said that Tkachuk won't be in the lineup tonight. Sean Monahan had a…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Flames, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canucks, Knights, Jets, and Playoff Races

On the Calgary Flames ... Darren Haynes: Forward Kris Versteeg has been activated off the IR after missing the past 49 games. On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Defenseman Marc Methot could be out a little while with a…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Devils, Pens, Lightning, Canucks and Knights

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward Patrice Bergeron will be re-evaluated in two weeks after fracturing his right foot. Dave McCarthy: On Bergeron "Left Air Canada Centre in a walking boot on Saturday. Bergeron played 17:59 vs #Sabres on…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Canes, Wings, Panthers, Kings, Preds, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Blues, Leafs and Knights

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Hurricanes PR: Forward Jordan Staal missed last night's game for personal/family reasons. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Forward Anthony Manta has a facial fracture from Thursday night but said he won't miss…

Mark Easson