Quick Hits: Boeser, Juolevi, Bouma, Vilardi, and Williams
Canucks and Boeser still have work to do. Vilardi progressing. Justin Williams announced that he won't be attending any training camp. He hasn't retired.
NHL News: Three UFAs Sign Overseas, Boeser, Schneider, Kase, and Callahan
Three free agents sign overseas TSN: Defenseman Paul Postma signed with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL yesterday. On Tuesday, forwards Tommy Wingels and Lance Bouma signed with Geneve-Servette of the Swiss League. Igor Eronko: Postma's deal with Ak…
Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Predators and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Forward Kris Versteeg (hip) will meet with surgeon's today in New York to get a better timeline on his return. Eric Francis: Micheal Ferland didn't practice and is day-to-day. It's unlikely that he…
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 Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Anisimov, Hartman, Wingels, and Saad
More on the Chicago Blackhawks selling... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: A significant sale of players seems to be the plan. However, what will be the return? Artem Anisimov seems more like a summer deal as opposed to…
NHL Rumors: Central Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers
Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Central Division - buyers and sellers. Nashville Predators - Buyers. Could use a scoring winger. Don't have a second-round pick this year, and they don't have many tradable assets. Pontus Aberg might need a…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has mentioned that he could make a 'hockey trade' before the deadline. He could also move out some pending free agents for draft picks and/or prospects.…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canucks, Bruins and Ducks
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: "#CBJ pursuing all avenues to load up offensively, but pecking order appears to be trade first, then FA market. Could be fun day on Saturday ... No. 1 pursuit remains No. 1 center,…
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…
NHL Expansion Draft: Calgary Flames Primer
There's a lot of intrigue about what the Calgary Flames will do with protecting some of their players. We all know that their star players will be protected but it's some of the last forwards and the goaltender spot that…
Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division
We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Flames, Jets, Hawks, Avs and more
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Dave Tippett doesn't think that Oliver Ekman-Larsson's upper-body injury is serious. They will know more today. Craig Morgan: Goaltender Louis Domingue can come off the IR today if he's ready. On the Calgary…