Tag: Martin Hanzal

Western Conference News: Wild, Avs, Stars, Knights and Coyotes

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild and Marcus Foligno agreed on a four-year contract worth $11.5 million - $2.875 million per season. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Matt Duchene after he reported to camp yesterday: "I'm…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Updates on Alexander Radulov

On Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Radulov's agent has said that they are looking for a five or six year contract. They would consider less term if a team offers "so much money that 3 years would be enough." Slava Malamud:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Stars, Sharks, Kings, Senators and Blackhawks

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Devils don't have anything close trade-wise on Kovalchuck. Obviously that can change today potentially Pierre LeBrun: Teams on Ilya Kovalchuk's wish list include the New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto…

Mark Easson

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,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Duchene, Jackets, Preds, Isles, Williams, Bonino, Kulikov and Jagr

On Matt Duchene ... Darren Dreger: The Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators have trade offers for Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene. Other teams are still calling the Avs as well and the Avs continue their waiting game. Aaron Portzline:…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Top 5 NHL Free Agent Centermen

NHL Free agency is just around the corner on July 1st. Consequently, there are a lot of players available to sign with new teams. This article will focus on the top five unrestricted NHL free agents from the center position.…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Oilers, Canadiens and Canucks

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: "Vegas has had all the leverage for a long time in this process but now losing some as every day goes by and still have players to move. From talking to some teams,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, UFAs, Canucks, Knights, Kovalchuk and Jets

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Jim Matheson: The Coyotes plan on talking with former Oilers coach Todd Nelson about a head coaching position. Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said that reports that they will interview Todd Richards for their…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Looking for Depth at Center and Defense

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... David Pagnotta: The Penguins remain in the mix for winger Chris Kunitz. He is getting lots of interest. Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins biggest priority this offseason is the teams lack of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Potential Landing Spots For Top UFAs

On the Los Angeles Kings ... The Fourth Period: LA Kings GM Rob Blake is talking to teams about top-six scoring forwards. The Kings don't have a lot of salary cap room - approximately $5.31 million - plus the potential…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Top 30 UFAs … NY Islanders and John Tavares

On the Top 30 unrestricted free agents ... Frank Seravalli: Top 30 UFAs that could be available on July 1st. Kevin Shattenkirk - Washington T.J. Oshie - Washington Alexander Radulov - Montreal Karl Alzner - Washington Martin Hanzal - Minnesota…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Pittsburgh Penguins

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson in the Edmonton Journal: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is a career 43.3 percent on the draw after over 5,800 faceoffs. Should he move over to the wing? “Nuge is a tremendous player, a detail player. There’s…

Mark Easson