Tag: Jeff Skinner

Plenty of Talent Still Available in 2018 NHL Trade Market

The NHL free-agent market opens on July 1. In the coming days, the destinations of unrestricted free agents such as New York Islanders center John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk, and Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Kunitz, Duclair, Johnson, Skinner and Pens Trade Candidates

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Source said on Sunday that the Penguins have interest in bringing back winger Chris Kunitz, but it may depend on salary cap space. The 38-year old recorded 29 points…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: More Free Agents, Trade Talk, and Paul Stastny

Free agent questions to ponder Tom Gulitti of NHL.com answers some important questions as free agency approaches. While John Tavares weighs his options, and Erik Karlsson waits for Ottawa, there is still news. Where does James van Riemsdyk sign? Will…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Tavares, Pacioretty, Kings, Hurricanes, Jets, Panarin, Sabres, Zucker, Blues and Kings

On John Tavares, Max Pacioretty, Los Angeles Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, Winnipeg Jets, Artemi Panarin, Buffalo Sabres, Jason Zucker, St. Louis Blues, and Dwight King ... Elliotte Friedman: The Stars, Sharks, Maple Leafs, Bruins and Lightning are getting meetings with John Tavares.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bozak, Stastny, Perron, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Kings and Capitals

On Tyler Bozak ... Darren Dreger: There is strong interest in Maple Leafs pending free agent center Tyler Bozak. Several calls were taken yesterday. Darren Dreger: The Maple Leafs still in on Bozak. On Paul Stastny ... Craig Custance: The…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Sabres, Penguins and Hurricanes

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said they would make a decision on RFAs Tomas Jurco and Anthony Duclair in the coming days. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bob McKenzie: The Sabres held lots of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: John Tavares To Meet With Five Teams … Lots Of Trade Talk Involving Jeff Skinner

On John Tavares ... Pierre LeBrun: John Tavares' agent Pat Brisson confirms that they will meet with five teams during the free agent window. Pierre LeBrun: "and I know this is obvious thing to say, but just like Steven Stamkos…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Kovalchuk and Senators

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the meeting between the Carolina Hurricanes and Elias Lindholm's reps didn't go well today. The sides are still far apart on a deal, and a trade is a possibility. Amir Basu:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Kings, Sabres, Hurricanes and Jets

On the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, and Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on 630 CHED when asked if the Montreal Canadiens would offer the Max Pacioretty to the New York…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Flames, Rangers, Sens, Sharks and Blues

On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Sabres GM Jason Botterill: "we're talking to teams about trading for a goalie, but we're also looking ahead to next week with free agency." On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Darren Dreger: Sounding like…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Minnesota Wild

The final hours for Max Pacioretty in Montreal?  Eric Engels of Sportsnet ponders is this really the end of Pacioretty's days in Montreal. The Canadiens forward is involved in several rumors and a variety of destinations. Also, he has an…

Chris Wassel