NHL News: Vegas on Expansion Draft Process … Some Protected Lists
On the Expansion Draft Process ... Vegas Golden Knights: Vegas updating the expansion draft process. "The Golden Knights organization is very pleased with how the expansion draft process has gone so far, through the NHL trade freeze which took effect…
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…
Expansion Draft Strategy: Nashville, New Jersey, Pittsburgh and Winnipeg
In the upcoming expansion draft NHL teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems the less popular, as it permits…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning Need To Find More Offense From Their Blueline
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: As reported earlier, Lightning prospect Nikita Gusev is expected to a sign a contract extension with his KHL team. There are no plans for him to come over to North America for…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Predators, Penguins, Lightning, Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Panthers
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is looking to add before the trade deadline on Wednesday. The Oilers could use an experience back up goalie to give Cam Talbot a break.…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Avs, Canucks, Trade Suggestions, Blackhawks and Blues
On the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche ... John Shannon: Sounding like the Senators and Avs will play in Stockholm Sweden next November 8th and 10th. NHLPA and NHL still need to come to a final agreement. On the Vancouver…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Coyotes and Matt Duchene Best Fits
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Connor Hellebuyck will be one of the Jets goaltenders next season. Ondrej Pavelec could be traded before the deadline, and if not, the pending UFA likely won't be back…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins and Players Who Could Be Traded Due to Expansion Draft
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Doubtful that the Oilers would be able to move Benoit Pouliot because of his age, production and that he was two year left on his deal at $4 million. On the Boston Bruins…
Rumors: Flyers, Predators and Capitals
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Vincent Lecavalier is still hopeful that the Flyers will be able to trade him before his career is over. He hasn't played since November 15th. "It’s obviously been tough," Lecavalier said.…
Rumors: Maple Leafs, Predators and Capitals
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul and Tyler Bozak: “I think you could trade each one of those guys without a problem." Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on potential Maple…
Rumors II: Ryan Johansen – His Future and Potential Fits
Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin looks at five potential fits for Ryan Johansen, taking into consideration need and what they can offer in return for Johansen. Philadelphia Flyers - would the Flyers trade Sean Couturier or one of…
Rumors: Flames, Oilers, Bruins, Lighting, Hurricanes and Predators
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: From Friedman's 30 thoughts. Teams are interested in UFA Mike Richards, who has a court appearance on December 8th. It was his contract and not his play that scared teams off when the Kings were trying…