Tag: Mark Stone

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Kovalchuk and Senators

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the meeting between the Carolina Hurricanes and Elias Lindholm's reps didn't go well today. The sides are still far apart on a deal, and a trade is a possibility. Amir Basu:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Vegas Golden Knights

On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: It's looking like forward Mike Hoffman and defenseman Erik Karlsson could both be traded this offseason. If GM Pierre Dorion doesn't get a huge offer that he can't turn…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Quicks Hits On Half The League

Rumors and notes roundup from Friedman's 31-Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There had been some talk that back in November that Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz could have been one loss away from being fired. The Caps won that…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Free Agents: Atlantic Division – Restricted Free Agents

The offseason presents a myriad of ways to look at what is ahead. Last month, we took a look at some of the cheaper unrestricted free agents - here, here and here. Now, we begin the spotlight on the restricted…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Hurricanes and Senators

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The acquisition of Marcus Kruger may signal the end of Brad Richardson's tenure with the Coyotes. GM John Chayka didn't rule out re-signing the pending UFA, he knows the market…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Ken Warren: GM Pierre Dorion said he won't trade Erik Karlsson at the Draft in June. TSN 1200: Dorion on Karlsson: "At the end of the day, it will be his choice. If…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Expansion, Senators, Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Stars, Hurricanes and Rangers

On Toronto Expansion, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: During the Vegas expansion process, a Toronto group created by Pasquale Paletta approached the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Questions facing Senators this offseason. What is the future of Erik Karlsson? - Sources are saying the Senators will make a fair-market contract extension offer to Erik Karlsson. He'll…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Rangers, Senators, and Sabres

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Sportsnet's Headlines: Chris Johnston: The Red Wings have re-signed GM Ken Holland to a two-year contract extension. Nick Kypreos: The Red Wings will address head coach Jeff Blashill's status by Tuesday. Things are pointing…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson and the Ottawa Senators

On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Karlsson when asked about why he picked the puck out of the net after their last home game of the season. “I don’t know why I…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Jackets, Senators, Penguins, Lightning and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defensemen Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy and forward Jake DeBrusk are progressing well and could return this weekend. Sean Kuraly is out with an upper-body injury. Rick Nash is out but is doing…

Mark Easson