NHL News: Islanders, Golden Knights, Bruins, Sabres and Blue Jackets
On the New York Islanders and Calvin de Haan ... Elliotte Friedman: The Islanders offered $1.95 million for salary arbitration for defenseman Calvin de Haan, who asked for $5 million. On the Vegas Golden Knights and Nate Schmidt ... Elliotte…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Devils and Blue Jackets
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that Ilya Kovalchuk has decided to move to North America. He is still hoping for New York, but wiling to take a deal elsewhere. Aivis Kalnins: The Buffalo Sabres haven't spoken with Kovalchuk.…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Miller, Raddysh and Blue Jackets
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun: Canucks GM Jim Benning said that he's still interested in bringing free agents goaltender Ryan Miller back next season. thinks that Benning is scheduled to meet with Miller's agent Mike Liut at the…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Capitals, Shattenkirk, Blue Jackets, Canucks and Top 36 Trade Bait
On the NHL Draft ... Jim Matheson: "Teams wouldn't be so willing to trade first-rounders for obvious rentals like Shattenkirk if this year's draft wasn't just average." Brian Hedger: "This is also why it would be silly for #Blackhawks to…
NHL Rumors: Hot Seat, Kovalchuk, Olympics and Canucks
On the Hot Seat ... Michael Traikos in the Toronto Sun: Looking at five coaches that could be on the hot seat already this season: Jack Capuano (New York Islanders), Willie Desjardins (Vancouver Canucks), John Tortorella (Columbus Blue Jackets), Lindy…
NHL Rumors: Draft Pick Compensation and Trade Talk
On Draft Pick Compensation ... General Fanager: The Maple Leafs will not be providing their 2016 3rd round pick as compensation for hiring Mike Babcock or Lou Lamoriello. Therefore, the Red Wings will get the Maple Leafs 2017 3rd round…
Morning Hits: Injuries, Torts on Malkin and Prout
Injury Notes ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby missed last night's game against the Blue Jackets. He's out with a lower-body injury, but it's not expected to be a long-term issue. “I don’t believe it’s a long-term…
Rumors III: Predators and Blue Jackets
On the Predators ... Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: GM David Poile on if he'd trade one his defensemen for some help at forward. “We are very happy with our defense corps,” Poile said, like a politician repeating the party…
Rumors: Lightning, Blue Jackets, Flames, Ducks, Bruins and Canes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Some league executives think the Lightning better get Steven Stamkos signed before the trade deadline or they are going to have a hard time re-signing him. “(After Feb. 29) you have to think his…
Rumors: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Flames, and Lightning
On the Bruins ... CSNNE: Bruins president Cam Neely on 98.5 radio denied Joe Haggerty's report that the team has discussed trading defenseman Zdeno Chara and forward Brad Marchand. On the Blue Jackets ... Bob Hunter of the Columbus Dispatch:…
Afternoon Hits: Torts, Roster and Injury Notes, Starting Goalies
The Blue Jackets have fired head coach Todd Richards and hired John Tortorella. The Blue Jackets now owe the Canucks a second round pick. Pierre LeBrun: Compensation rule: It is a second round draft pick for 'in-season' hiring of a…
Rumors: Nothing Available That Fits The Blue Jackets Plans
On the 0-6-0 Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Many thought the Blue Jackets would have made a trade or replaced their coach on Sunday. The team and coach remain intact heading into their game tonight.…