NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Carolina Hurricanes
Goalie prices are high Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning gave up a 2020 7th round pick for goaltender Marek Mazanec. Benning inquired about other goaltenders but found the asking prices too high. “Some of the…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Red Wings, Canadiens, Rangers, Penguins, Flyers, and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Torey Krug was given a maintenance day yesterday is available for tonight. Forward Ryan Spooner will have his lower-body injury re-evaluated today. Forward Jake DeBrusk will be…
NHL News: Senators, Flyers, Ex-Rangers, Campbell and Salary Arbitration Dates
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators and forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau agreed to a three-year, $9.3 million contract today. The deal carries a $3.1 million salary cap hit. The Senators and Pageau were…
NHL News: Canadiens, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Salary Arbitration, Coyotes, Galiev and Islanders
Catching up on some NHL news from the past 24 hours ... On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Johnston: The Canadiens signed Alex Galchenyuk to a three-year contract extension with salary cap hit of $4.9 million. He'll be an unrestricted…
NHL Expansion Draft: Nashville Predators Primer
After a rousing and surprising postseason run Nashville’s expansion strategy is clear – protect that blue line. The Predators’ top-four defensive core may be the best in the game, and they’ll need to adopt the eight skaters/one goalie protection plan…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Predators, Wild and Blackhawks
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: If Valeri Nichushkin returns, guessing he'll be better prepared. He moved to a new country at 18 years old and it was hard on him mentally. Mike Heika: expect the Stars to protect…
NHL Rumors: Top 10 NHL Trade Candidates and the Predators
Top 10 trade candidates ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin lists his top 10 trade candidates at the NHL draft. 10. Ben Bishop - Tampa Bay Lightning 9. Pavel Datsyuk - Detroit Red Wings 8. Sami Vatanen -…
Rumors III: Blues Offseason Notes and Sabres Goalie Search
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues have six pending UFAs: Barret Jackman, Zbynek Michalek, Chris Butler, Chris Porter, Olli Jokinen and Marcel Goc. There is a chance that none of them return next season. Blues GM Doug…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Hossa, Bozak, Ashton, Skinner, Semin, Grigorenko, Olesz and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: The Oilers put Steve MacIntyre on waivers. Patrick Williams: Marian Hossa will be back in the lineup for the Blackhawks. Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak won't play tonight, but is hopeful for Saturday. David Alter: The Maple…
Afternoon Notes: Erikson, Versteeg, Desharnais, Calvert, Schlemko, Kunitz, Neal, Olesz and Mazanec
Mike Halford: Bruins Loui Eriksson will be back in the lineup tonight against the Stars. George Richards: Looking like Kris Versteeg will be back in the Panthers lineup on a line with Goc and Kopecky. Gomez and Barch will be…