NHL Rumors and Notes: Slepyshev, Aaltonen, Kovalchuk, Maroon, Blackhawks, Jackets, Wild, Lightning, Leafs, and Knights
On Anton Slepyshev ... Aivis Kalnins: "CSKA Moscow is also expected to announce the signing of Anton Slepyshev to a two-year deal." On Miro Aaltonen ... Aivis Kalnins: "Miro Aaltonen has signed with Podolsk Vitjaz of the KHL" Aivis Kalnins:…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Panarin, Cole, and Free Agency
On the Columbus Blue Jackets, Artemi Panarin, and Free Agency ... Darren Dreger: Teams that could make sense to trade for Blue Jackets Artemi Panarin include San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders,…
NHL Rumors: JVR-Flyers, Komarov, Senators, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Knights and Jets
On James van Riemsdyk and the Philadelphia Flyers ... Frank Seravalli: The Flyers and James van Riemsdyk have agreed on a deal that will be official today. John Buccigross: James van Riemsdyk will be signing a five-year deal with a…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Doughty, Islanders, Penguins, Blues, and Capitals
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes have signed forward Valentin Zykov to a two-year contract that will pay him $650,000 next season and $700,000 the following year. On the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty ... Frank…
NHL News: Drew Doughty And Los Angeles Kings Agree To An Eight-Year Contract Extension
The Los Angels Kings and Drew Doughty have agreed on an eight-year contract extension that will kick after next season. Darren Dreger: It's sounding like it will be around $11 million per season. Curtis Zupke: "Can confirm $11 AAV for…
NHL Rumors: Doughty, Orpik, Khudobin, Sbisa, Rieder, Coyotes, and Red Wings
On Drew Doughty ... David Pagnotta: The Los Angeles Kings and defenseman Drew Doughty are in the process of a finalizing an eight-year contract extension. Doughty's extension will likely make him the highest paid player on the Kings, and will…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Red Wings, Jets, Flames, and Sabres
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBurn: The Kings are expected to start contract extension talks with Drew Doughty. They've had a few talks already about the overall concept of a deal and they'll get to the numbers soon.…
Murky Max Pacioretty Rumors and Notes From The Draft Weekend
At the draft last weekend the Los Angles Kings and Montreal Canadiens were talking about a potential Max Pacioretty trade. Reports were that a deal had been worked out but needed Pacioretty to agree to a contract extension. An…
Plenty of Talent Still Available in 2018 NHL Trade Market
The NHL free-agent market opens on July 1. In the coming days, the destinations of unrestricted free agents such as New York Islanders center John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk, and Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny…
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Maroon, Kings, Plekanec, Canadiens and the Blues
On Artemi Panarin ... Amir Basu: Pierre McGuire on Panarin: "I think he's looking for more bright lights, big city, his girlfriend is very successful in the modelling business, I think they would like to move on to a bigger city with…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens and Voynov … Kings and Pacioretty
On the Montreal Canadiens and Slava Voynov ... Amir Basu: Pierre McGuire was asked if the Canadiens should show interest in Slava Voynov despite the obvious character issues: "Depends on how you quantify character. Best D outside the NHL, he…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Stastny, Voynov, Pacioretty And A Deal That Fell Through
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Shawn Simpson: Since the Canadiens weren't able to get in on John Tavares, bet they overpay Paul Stastny. He's a perfect No. 2 center at this point. L.A. Lariviere: Confirming that the Canadiens have shown…