NHL Rumors and ‘Signings’: Leafs and Tavares, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Oilers, Wild and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares ... Elliotte Friedman: There is now official confirmation that John Tavares did not sign last night and is only eligible to sign a seven-year deal. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It appears that…
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: Panarin, Orpik, Moore, Bernier, Grabner, Hickey, and the Islanders
On Artemi Panarin and the Columbus Blue Jackets ... L.A. Lariviere: Artemi Panarin's agent said that it's unlikely that he gets traded this offseason. Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen does want to know where he stands. L.A. Lariviere of TVA Sports:…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Oilers, Wild, Lightning and Capitals
On the Dallas Stars ... Andy Strickland: Some people are feeling that if the Stars are able to sign John Tavares, they would shop Tyler Seguin. Sean Shapiro: From Tavares' point of view and not from the Stars, but Seguin…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Goaltending, Defense, Left Winger and Hossa
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: The Blackhawks currently have more than $10 million in salary cap space. They are needing to add a goaltender - Carter Hutton, Robin Lehner, and Cam Ward are…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (interview with Mitch Marner) Marner will be restricted free agent after next season but is eligible for an extension after July 1st. When asked if he's ready for…
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…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Chicago Blackhawks
On the New York Islanders ... Andy Graziano of WFan Sports: John Tavares last week said he will take his time with his decision. "I'm hoping I'm coming back. I love it here," Tavares said to the assembled media before adding,…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the New York Islanders ... Brian Heyman of Newsday: It's unlikely the Islanders trade forward Brock Nelson. If the Islanders look to improve on the blue line or in net before the deadline, they would likely have to move…
NHL Rumors: Scouting BOS-DET and BUF-ANA … New York Islanders
Scouting the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings ... Gregg Krupa: Scouts listed to attend last night's Bruins-Red Wings game: Tampa Bay Lightning (3), Los Angeles Kings (2), Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Islanders, and Canadiens
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford is out indefinitely. Sources have said he has vertigo-like symptoms, and he could miss the rest of the season, but that hasn't been confirmed by…
NHL Free Agent Watch: Josh Bailey and Jonathan Marchessault
Josh Bailey, RW – New York Islanders Despite his solid 2016-17 campaign (13 goals, 43 assists), few likely thought Josh Bailey would be the top scorer at this juncture of the NHL season among upcoming free agents. But at 40…