NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Marc Methot and Travis Hamonic
On the Washington Capitals ... David Pagnotta: There haven't really been any real contract talks between UFA defenseman Karl Alzner and the Washington Capitals. The last time they spoke was a few weeks ago. The Capitals have limited salary cap…
NHL Trade Analysis: Jordan Eberle for Ryan Strome
Trade details The Edmonton Oilers sent 27-year-old winger Jordan Eberle to the New York Islanders in exchange for 23-year-old winger Ryan Strome. Why the Islanders made the move Eberle is not a perfect player but he has quietly been a…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Golden Knights, Avs, Islanders, Oilers, and Canadiens
On the Dallas Stars ... Bob McKenzie: The Dallas Stars have shown interest in Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Marc Methot. My NHL Trade Rumors: Elliotte Friedman said during the expansion draft show that the Stars have made a play on…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Islanders and Golden Knights
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Jonathan Marchessault told TVA Sports that his agent told him that GM Dale Tallon wasn't able to make a side deal with Vegas to protect him from being selected. There of…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Islanders, Avalanche, Ducks and Flyers
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: The Red Wings had been trying to trade a goaltender but there were no takers. The Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars have filled their goaltending needs. On the New York Islanders…
NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: IF the Islanders decide to trade John Tavares at some point, there is zero percent chance he'll be moved to a team in their division. Arthur Staple: Nothing has been decided with…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, and the New York Islanders
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Leafs Lunch: Devils GM Ray Shero on TSN 1050 on Ilya Kovalchuk. "I've met with Jay Grossman, his agent a couple times - there have been some reports out of Russia but Jay has assured me,…
NHL Expansion Draft: New York Islanders Primer
The New York Islanders have some decisions to make that will not be easy. From a numbers standpoint, it appeared the 7F/3D/1G setup benefitted New York. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Capitals, Islanders and Trade Bait
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall hasn't spoken with Jordan Weal's agent since the scouting combine and said he has "no idea" if they are close to a deal. On the Washington Capitals and Dmitry…
NHL Rumors: Top 30 UFAs … NY Islanders and John Tavares
On the Top 30 unrestricted free agents ... Frank Seravalli: Top 30 UFAs that could be available on July 1st. Kevin Shattenkirk - Washington T.J. Oshie - Washington Alexander Radulov - Montreal Karl Alzner - Washington Martin Hanzal - Minnesota…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Blue Jackets and Islanders
On the Dallas Stars ... Pierre LeBrun: A handful have teams have already asked the Stars about the No. 3 overall draft pick. For the Stars to move the pick, it would really have to make sense. On the Columbus…
NHL Rumors: Potential Buyouts and the New York Islanders
On Buyouts ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at players that could be bought out if they can't be traded or moved to Vegas: Dan Girardi (NYR), Marc Staal (NYR), Antti Niemi (DAL), Kevin Bieksa (ANA), Benoit Pouliot (EDM), Francois…