NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, New York Islanders and John Tavares
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Darren Dreger of TSN: Ilya Kovalchuk's agent J.P. Barry has spoken with at least eight teams so far and is expected to speak with more. Kovalchuk can talk to teams but can't officially sign until July…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Phil Kessel
On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phil Kessel ... Matt Gajtka of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: A source is saying that at least two teams in the Eastern Conference that didn't make the playoffs this past season have made trade proposals for…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Wild, Penguins, Canucks, and Ilya Kovalchuk
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Amar Basi: Elliotte Friedman on the Noah Hanifin trade rumors: "You know what's interesting, I think Ron Francis was considering trading him too, I think there was some stuff going on." On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Penguins and Coyotes
On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton of NHL.com: Looking at five things that Lou Lamoriello needs to address this offseason. 1. Re-sign John Tavares - Lamoriello needs to convince Tavares to stay. 2. Find a No. 1 goaltender…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Golden Knights, Canucks, and Flames
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Hearing that Mike Van Ryn (head coach in Tucson AHL) will be joining the Blues coaching staff this year. On the Vegas Golden Knights ... TSN Radio: Darren Dreger on John Tavares:…
NHL Rumors: Top 12 2018 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
On the Top 12 2018 NHL unrestricted free agents ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at the top 12 NHL free agents for this offseason, and some rumors and notes that are linked to the players. 1. John Tavares -…
NHL Rumors: Islanders and Tavares … Top 10 Free Agent Centers
On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Steve Simmons of The Toronto Sun: At least half the league are likely planning to make pending free agent John Tavares an offer, but there is no certainty that he…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Kucherov and Miller … Rangers and Islanders
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov ... Sonny Sachdeva of Sportsnet: Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov will be entering the final year of his three-year bridge deal that carries a $4.77 million salary cap hit. Joe Smith of The…
NHL Rumors: Potential Offseason Trade Targets
Looking at 24 players who could be trade candidates this offseason ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Taking a look at some players who could be dealt this offseason if the right offer comes in. Oscar Klefbom - Edmonton Oilers -…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Canucks, Islanders, Jets, European UFAs, Sharks and Maple Leafs
On the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, European Free Agents, San Jose Sharks and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Things weren't right for Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler all season. He battled…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, van Riemsdyk, Kulemin, Islanders and Tavares
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Backup goaltender Anton Khudobin made $1.2 million the past two seasons. Would guess he'd sign a one- or two-year deal at around $1.5 million. Jimmy Murphy: Source is saying that the Bruins…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: The Sharks and Evander Kane are finalizing a seven-year, $49 million deal (deal official this morning). It's a deal the Sharks needed to make. Last year the Sharks…