NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks
One New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: What the Rangers are looking for in their next coach. “We’re looking for someone who can develop players and develop a team,” Garden executive chairman Jim Dolan told The…
Potential Offseason Moves by the St. Louis Blues
After six straight NHL postseason appearances and only two years after reaching the 2016 Western Conference Finals, the St. Louis Blues failed to qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was a difficult season for the Blues. A combination…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Canucks and UFAs, Islanders and Tavares
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Bob McKenzie: Ilya Kovalchuk is now 35-years old and is officially off the NHL voluntary retired list. He's now an unrestricted free agent and able to talk with NHL teams. He can't officially sign a…
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: St. Louis Blues – Offseason Needs
On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Pending free agent goaltender Carter Hutton said he's open to returning to the Blues next season. Lou Korac: Hutton added that he and his wife love it in St. Louis and that…
NHL Rumors: Capitals and Samonsov … Islanders and Kulemin … Montreal Canadiens
On the Washington Capitals ... Aivis Kalnins: It is expected that KHL goalie and Capitals prospect Ilya Samsonov will be signing with the team after April 30th. On the New York Islanders and Nikolay Kulemin ... Andrew Gross: Pending UFA Nikolay…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) From understanding the Red Wings had been open to trading anyone at the deadline not named Henrik Zetterberg, Dylan Larkin, Anthony Mantha and Tyler Bertuzzi. They may be hesitant…
NHL Rumors: Knights, Perron and Neal … Islanders and Tavares
On the Vegas Golden Knights, David Perron and James Neal ... Sportsnet Headlines: David Perron and James Neal have been a big part of the Golden Knights season and both are pending UFAs. There is not enough money in Vegas…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Kovalchuk, Knights, Senators, Sabres and Maple Leafs
On the Edmonton Oilers, Ilya Kovalchuk, Vegas Golden Knights, Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heading into Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers were 27th in defensemen scoring with 127 points. This will be a priority for…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Hutton, Salary Cap Space and Free Agents
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Looking like defenseman Ben Hutton's time with the Canucks could be up. It would be a surprise if the Canucks didn't explore the idea of trading him at the draft in June. Rick…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Karlsson, Tavares and Seguin
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Arizona Sports is reporting that the Coyotes have signed goaltender Antti Raanta to a three-year contract extension worth about $4 million. Raanta entered last night…
NHL Rumors: Canucks … Stars and a Backup … Islanders and John Tavares
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks GM Jim Benning on free agency: "We want to be thoughtful with the use of money. We want players who will help our young kids." Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks goaltending prospect Michael DiPietro on…