Tag: Jon Merrill

NHL News: Dubois, COVID Protocol List, Samsonov Positive, and What If A Team Can’t Play 56 Games?

Torts benches Dubois. Three more added to COVID Protocol list. Ilya Samsonov tests positive. What if a team can't play all 56 games?

Mark Easson

The Detroit Red Wings Will Be Better, But Still Far From Good

The Detroit Red Wings bottomed out last season. They didn't get any draft lottery luck but they should be better his season as GM Steve Yzerman continues to re-shape their roster.

Featurd Writer

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Free Agency

The Buffalo Sabres actually do not spend that much in free agency. Will things be different in 2020-21? We look at a few scenarios.

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils – Free Agent Options, Potential Trade Bait, and If They’d Trade A First

The New Jersey Devils have the salary cap to add, but may not be interested in a big name. Nikita Gusev and Connor Carrick could be trade bait at the deadline if they are out of the playoff race next…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights … Teams That Could Be In The Market For A Goal, and Who Could Be Avaailble

It's possible that the Vegas Golden Knights could re-sign Robin Lehner, but it won't be easy. A quick look at some teams that will be in the market, and who could be available.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights – Unrestricted and Restricted Free Agents

The Vegas Golden Knights closing in on a Ryan Reaves extension? A look that Golden Knights unrestricted and restricted free agents.

Mark Easson

Effect of Lower-Than-Projected NHL Salary Cap Upon Cap-Strapped Clubs

There is a chance that the NHL doesn't play any more regular season games. This means a big decrease in hockey related revenue and a potential lower salary cap ceiling next season.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Trade Deadline Primer: Pacific Division

The NHL trade deadline is less than three weeks away. A look at each team in the Pacific Division, along with their needs and trade chips.

Featurd Writer

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights – From Who Is Staying To Who Could Be Going

Looking at the Vegas Golden Knights from players who are going anywhere, who could be traded, and players who won't be back.

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Deadline: Vegas Golden Knights — Time To Buy

The Vegas Golden Knights find themselves comfortably in a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Furthermore, with several teams around them in the standings, the Golden Knights are buying this trade deadline. George McPhee deals from a position of modest…

Chris Wassel

Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Sharks and Golden Knights

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Coach Joel Quenneville was asked about days ago if Corey Crawford and his 'upper-body' injury would return this season and he immediately said "yes." Three sources have said that Crawford…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Knights, and Jets

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that it's possible that forward Brad Richardson gets back into the lineup today. It appears that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson won't return until after their bye week. On the Chicago…

Mark Easson