NHL Rumors: Capitals, Islanders, Rangers and Canadiens
On the Washington Capitals ... Bob McKenzie: Believe that defenseman John Carlson will get between $7 and $8 million per season on a six- to eight-year deal. If the Capitals hope to re-sign him, they are going to have to…
NHL Rumors: Capitals and Carlson … Daniel Brickley … Eeli Tolvanen
On the Washington Capitals and John Carlson ... TSN: On the possibility of there being a sign-and-trade - John Tavares or someone else - this offseason. Pierre LeBrun responds with: "I would say that whatever remote chance there is of John Tavares doing…
The Montreal Canadiens Are Facing A Crucial Off-Season
A year after finishing atop the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They're one of the league's lowest-scoring teams and among the worst defensive clubs. Injuries to key players, such as goaltender Carey…
NHL Rumors: Predators and Tolvanen … Brickley Visits … Capitals and Carlson
On the Nashville Predators and Eeli Tolvanen ... Aivis Kalnins: A Jokerit source said in an email that the team wouldn't comment on Eeli Tolvanen as "the matter is private." There isn't a timeline on when the release will be…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Predators, Blue Jackets, and Capitals
On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One agent thinks there are less than 20 players that are "untouchable." A…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Senators, Capitals, and Devils
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Sportsnet 650: Renaud Lavoie on Canucks pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Erik Gudbranson and his trade value: "The type of return for Gudbranson could be something like a 2nd + Prospect or a late…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Ekman-Larsson, Capitals, and a Need For A No. 1.
On the Washington Capitals ... Brian McNally: There has been no indication that the Arizona Coyotes are taking offers on defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. He'd be great add for a bunch of teams, including the Capitals. If the Coyotes were interested…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Flyers, and Oilers
On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti of NHL.com: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on if he needs to sign pending UFA defenseman John Carlson before the trade deadline: "I don't think so. I think in the beginning , we were…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Oilers and Blues
On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washinton Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's difficult not to see the Penguins moving Ian Cole at some point, but it won't be until GM Rutherford…
NHL Free Agents: Top 2018 Unrestricted Free Agents – Tavares and Carlson
Taking a look at two of the top 2018 NHL unrestricted free agents. John Tavares, New York Islanders As the biggest name in the upcoming free agent derby, the next contract Tavares signs will dwarf his expiring $5.5M one, likely…
NHL Rumors: Duchene, Wild, Blues, Capitals, Thornton, Marleau and the Maple Leafs
On Matt Duchene ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 on the Matt Duchene trade front: "It's deathly quiet there." On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher and Daniel Winnik's agent have begun contract talks. The…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Capitals, Blue Jackets and Top 2018 UFAs
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks 2017 first round draft pick Elias Pettersson won't be attending Vancouver's main training camp in September: "My season in Sweden starts Sept 19th, the decision was made not to attend #Canucks camp."…