NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and the New York Rangers
Some potential options for the New York Islanders to clear up salary cap space. The New York Rangers will have some decisions to make with their two top pending RFAs.
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Questions for the Metro Division
Canadiens and Leafs were interested in Okulov before he signed. Some offseason questions for teams in the Metropolitan division. Free agents and a few potential trade targets.
Could the Calgary Flames make some big changes this offseason? Islanders would match an offer sheet for Mathew Barzal. Rangers could face a difficult decision with Anthony DeAngelo.
NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton, Mathew Barzal, and the Chicago Blackhawks
Thornton isn’t finished with hockey yet. Islanders plan on extending Barzal before he could receive an offer sheet. Blackhawks top management/coach will be back next year.
Effect of Lower-Than-Projected NHL Salary Cap Upon Cap-Strapped Clubs
There is a chance that the NHL doesn’t play any more regular season games. This means a big decrease in hockey related revenue and a potential lower salary cap ceiling next season.
NHL Rumors: Kings, Wild, Sabres, Maple Leafs, Devils, Islanders, and the Blue Jackets
Blake and Barry won’t comment on Kovalchuk. Maple Leafs don’t seem concerned about goaltending. Only casual talks between the Islanders and Barzal. No official talks between Blue Jackets and Dubois