NHL News: Rangers, Wild, Blue Jackets, Preds, Arbitration Filings and Remaining Dates
Rangers and Hayes agree on a one-year deal Larry Brooks: The New York Rangers have signed forward Kevin Hayes to a one-year deal at $5.125 million. The Rangers still have Ryan Spooner left to sign. Wild sign a UFA forward…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Canucks, Islanders, and Rangers
Panthers may not be done Jameson Olive: Recently spoke with Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon who said there were still some players that are available that they like. The Panthers may not be finished this offseason. Linden's departure not really…
NHL News: Rangers, Canucks, Capitals, Flames and Blues
Rangers lock up a young defenseman for six years Colin Stephenson of Newsday: The New York Rangers and Brady Skjei agreed on a six-year contract worth $31.5 million - a $5.25 million salary cap hit. Skjei had been scheduled for salary arbitration.…
Top NHL Trade Bait for the Summer of 2018
The 2018 NHL unrestricted free agent market has been open for less than a week but most of the best available talent was quickly snapped up. Teams in search of skilled talent could shift their focus back to the trade…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the New York Rangers
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that the signing of James van Riemsdyk doesn't change a potential contract extension for winger Wayne Simmonds. Hextall was asked if he's been talking to Simmonds' reps at…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Rick Nash, and the New York Rangers
On the Boston Bruins ... Mark Divver: Hearing that the Bruins have checked in on Michael Grabner. On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro: The Stars are eligible to sign Tyler Seguin to a contract extension after July 1st, and…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the New York Rangers
On the New York Islanders and Lou Lamoriello ... Steve Simmonds: When first talked Lamoriello about Larry Brooks' initial report linking him to the Islanders he laughed about it. When asked Lamoriello on Saturday about it he didn't laugh and…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens
On the New York Rangers ... Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: There have been people within the NHL community who have implied or inquired about the possibility of Erik Karlsson being traded to the New York Rangers before the…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Sharks and Rangers
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: (asked if he feels Max Pacioretty wants to be traded out of Montreal) "I think he wanted to stay, but once it became clear that was unlikely he wanted to just get it…
NHL Rumors: Metropolitan Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers
Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Metropolitan Division - buyers and sellers. Washington Capitals - Buyers. Could use a depth on the blue line. They paid a big price last year at the deadline for rental defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, would…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Capitals
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella on defenseman Ryan Murray's injury: “Not even close. Not even in the conversation for me.” Aaron Portzline: Murray was on the ice on Wednesday and skated for one drill before…
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…