NHL Rumors: Bruins, Hurricanes, Oilers, Canadiens, Rangers and Canucks
On the Boston Bruins ... Mark Divver: The Bruins have been in contact with Auston Czarnik's camp about a contract extension. The 25-year old is set be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun:…
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…
Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers
The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…
NHL Rumors and Notes: On Waivers, Kovalchuk, Olympians Sign, Matthews, Canucks, and Blue Jackets
Players placed on waivers today ... Bob McKenzie: Peter Holland clears waivers. Placed on waivers today: Chris Breen (BOS), Paul Postma (BOS), Jussi Jokinen (CBJ), Cody Golobeuf (CgY), Lance Bouma (CHI), Chris Stewart (MIN), Alex Burrows (OTT), James O’Brien (OTT), Johnny…
NHL News: Coyotes, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Canucks, and Golden Knights
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Andy Strickland: Goaltender Scott Wedgewood has played 19 games so far and needs to get to 28 games for the Coyotes to keep his RFA rights. If he plays less than 28 games he'll become…
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…
NHL Trade Analysis: Looking At The Mike Cammalleri-Jussi Jokinen Trade
Sometimes trades make pundits, fans, and fantasy hockey "experts" scratch their heads. The Mike Cammalleri-Jussi Jokinen trade is one. A Tuesday night trade sends Cammalleri with seven points to the Edmonton Oilers. The Los Angeles Kings receive Jussi Jokinen in return, who has just one point on…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Edmonton Oilers signed Jussi Jokinen to a one-year, $1.1 million deal back in July, but the Oilers are already willing to trade him. Rival teams are saying the Oilers are…
Pacific Division: Edmonton Oilers Season Outlook
Forwards There is stability in Edmonton with Art Ross winner Connor McDavid now signed long-term. 2016-17 sidekick Leon Draisaitl who finish eighth-best in scoring with 29 goals and 48 assists, and 27 power play points. Expect Islander import Ryan Strome…
NHL Free Agents: Available UFA Forwards That Could Be Bargain Signings
And now, phase two of free agency sets in. On July 1st, the NHL’s unrestricted free agency period began, with a flurry of signings in the first few hours Four hours into Free Agency and we have added 72 contracts…
NHL News: Players Put On Waivers For Purpose Of A Buyout
Players put on waivers today for the purpose of being bought out ... Elliotte Friedman: Players put on waivers today: Ryan Murphy and Lance Bouma (Flames), Jimmy Hayes (Bruins), Jussi Jokinen (Panthers), Mark Stuart (Jets), Mike Cammalleri and Devante Smith-Pelly…