NHL Expansion Draft: San Jose Sharks Primer
The San Jose Sharks will have some interesting decisions to make on who to protect in the expansion draft soon. I think they're going to go eight skaters and one goalie since they're a really deep team and it's better…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Oilers, Flyers, Flames, Canucks and Maple Leafs
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: There is nothing new to report and will likely be quiet until after the expansion draft with regards to free agents Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. The Sharks…
NHL Rumors: Penguins and Fleury … On NHL Trade Speculation
On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Jimmy Murphy of Murphy's Hockey Law: Source saying that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford approached Marc-Andre Fleury about waiving his no-movement clause. Fleury agreed on an 'unnamed team' and if they couldn't get…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Potential Landing Spots For Top UFAs
On the Los Angeles Kings ... The Fourth Period: LA Kings GM Rob Blake is talking to teams about top-six scoring forwards. The Kings don't have a lot of salary cap room - approximately $5.31 million - plus the potential…
NHL Rumors: A Quick Trade Market Summary and Alex Ovechkin
Quick trade market summary ... Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: There is a large number of teams that are looking to move out bloated contracts. Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee said he doesn't expect to move up on…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Sharks, Flyers and Golden Knights
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Guessing the Stars are trying to trade Cody Eakin. If they are not able to find a market for him, that would probably be enough to convince them that he shouldn't be protected.…
NHL Rumors: Lee, Rutta, Canucks and Sharks
On Chris Lee ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing the defenseman Chris Lee has left Magnitagorsk Metallurg of the KHL to pursue NHL options. On the Jan Rutta ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Source saying that the Chicago Blackhawks are one of…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Sharks and Lee
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe: New Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that he wants to have a coach named before the draft. On the New York Rangers ... Sean Hartnett: Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault: "We're definitely looking at…
Collection Of Top NHL Free Agents Lists
The offseason for most teams is already underway and it will be a busy one for most. Teams are planning for the expansion draft, entry draft and free agency. There won't be a lot of movement on the…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Wild and Sharks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Igor Eronko: Source saying that Viktor Antipin has terminated his deal with Magnitogorsk Metallurg (KHL) to sign the Sabres. Aivis Kalnins: Source saying that a deal between the Sabres and Antipin could happen sooner than…
Western Injuries Non-Playoffs: Kings, Sharks, Wild and Blackhawks
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: The LA Kings announced yesterday the following medical procedures. Tyler Toffoli - had minor surgery on his left knee and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. Derek Forbort - had minor…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Thornton, Marleau, Jones, Vlasic and Couture
On the San Jose Sharks ... Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Both Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau are 37 years old and are free agents on July 1st. Both want to continue playing. Logan Couture and Marc-Edouard…