NHL Notes: Panthers, PTOs, Bruins, Leafs, Flyers and Coyotes
On the Florida Panthers ... Chris Johnston: The Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau agreed on a six-year contract extension worth $35.4 million - a $5.9 million salary cap hit. Huberdeau's extension includes a no-movement clause starting in 2019-20. During the final…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Gretzky and the Red Wings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Don Maloney wanted to re-sign Martin Hanzal before the season started, but new GM John Chayka may not be thinking on the same lines as the former Arizona Coyotes GM.…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Capitals and Islanders
On Jimmy Vesey ... Matthew Coller on ESPN: The Sabres made their best efforts to sign Jimmy Vesey, but he still plans on becoming a free agent on August 15th. The list of interested teams won't be short. With all…
2016 NHL Free Agency: A Look At The Best Value Contracts
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Free agency generally isn't a route teams should be taking in order to improve their roster. So few difference makers are available each year and the ones that do hit the open market are almost…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Kings, Trade Market and Sabres
On the Florida Panthers ... Jimmy Murphy: Source saying the Florida Panthers are not trying to sign free agent defenseman Kris Russell. On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Los Angeles Kings management said that Justin Gutierrez (WHL) and…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, Campbell, Boedker, Hamhuis, Russell and Perron
On Milan Lucic ... David Pagnotta: Source saying the Kings final offer to Milan Lucic was for eight years and $34 million - a $4.25 million cap hit. He's making $8 million more and one less year with the Oilers.…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Wiercioch, Kings and Maple Leafs
On the San Jose Sharks ... Ross McKeon: Sharks GM Doug Wilson said he wasn't even aware of the report that tied the Sharks and Steven Stamkos. Kevin Kurz: Matt Nieto's agent said they haven't had much contract talks, but…
NHL Rumors: Insider Trading – Lucic, Russell, Okposo, Landeskog and More
TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Milan Lucic has narrowed it down to two teams. As many as 10 teams were interested this week. Bob McKenize: Word was that the Oilers would offer a seven year, $42 million deal for Lucic.…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, Eriksson, Vanek and Canucks
On Milan Lucic ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that Milan Lucic has narrowed his decision to two teams. Pierre LeBrun: Not sure which teams are the final two, but the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars are among…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Maple Leafs, Avs, Trade Bait and Flames
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Former captain Dustin Brown: "can't say I agree with it honestly, but in saying that, I think Kopi's going to be a great captain." Jon Rosen: Brown on his relationship now with…
NHL Rumors: Subban, Kings, Stamkos and the Lightning
On P.K. Subban ... Adrian Dater: An anonymous ex Canadien to the Toronto Star on Subban: "They hated how much fun he had. The fact that he never sulked and pouted, win or lose, just bugged them" On the Los…
NHL News: Six Put On Waivers For Purpose Of Buyout
On buyouts ... Bob McKenzie: On buyout waivers today: Lauri Korpikoski (EDM), Matt Carle (TB), Jared Boll (CBJ), Dennis Seidenberg (BOS), Matt Greene (LA), Barret Jackman (NSH). A collection of buyout images with cost, savings and cap hit from General…