Tag: Michael Hutchinson

Contract Breakdown For Kapanen and Johnsson … Leafs Ability To Front-Load Contracts … NHL Should Move Up Free Agency

Break down the contracts for Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson. The Toronto Maple Leafs not apologizing for being able to front-load contracts.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Defense, Patrick Marleau and Nikita Zaitsev

Some potential trade targets for blue line help for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Toronto Maple Leafs may not need to add a sweetener to a Nikita Zaitsev trade.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the New York Islanders

The Montreal Canadiens need to find a reliable backup. Looking at some New York Islanders free agents that they will need to make decisions on.

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Rantanen, Stralman, Voynov, Sparks, Boyle and Dickinson

Rantanen takes part in Avs full practice Rick Sadowski: Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen practiced in a regular jersey and took part in the full practice. Stralman might be able to return at some point this series Joe Smith: Tampa…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, and Garret Sparks

What may the Arizona Coyotes do this offseason?  Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic (mailbag):  One of the first question when it comes to the Arizona Coyotes is always, will they spend? Imagine how good of a team they could…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be in the market for another goaltender TSN: Toronto Maple Leafs are without goaltenders Frederik Andersen and Garret Sparks. They traded for Michael Hutchinson last week and would like Kasimir Kaskisuo to continue to develop…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Penguins, Devils, Panthers and Blue Jackets

Krug ready to return NBC Sports Boston: Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is doubtful for tonight with a lower-body injury, but they'll be getting Torey Krug back. “He got a lower-body injury against Montreal and he played through it. He…

Mark Easson

A Look Into Connor Hellebuyck’s Six-Year Contract With The Winnipeg Jets

Connor Hellebuyck signed a six-year, $37 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. Winnipeg keeps another piece of their core in place. What does this all mean? What impact may it have down the road? Let's take a look.…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors and Notes: Tavares, Sabres, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Blues and Golden Knights

On John Tavares ... Bob McKenzie: "If you think you’re frustrated by the lack of news/clarity on John Tavares, imagine being one of the teams who pitched him not having heard anything yet. Brian Lawton: "I was told final @NYIslanders…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets and Stastny … Flyers and Free Agency

On the Winnipeg Jets  ... Mike McIntyre: Would think that Michael Hutchinson's time with the Jets is done. Would be a surprise if the pending UFA comes back. Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: There is a mutual desire between…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Jaroslav Halak, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers

On Patrick Maroon ... Jim Thomas: The St. Louis Blues and Patrick Maroon remain a possibility. On Jaroslav Halak ... Kevin Weekes: Have been told that as many as four teams have interest in goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A veteran of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, and the Calgary Flames

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Plenty of speculation that the Montreal Canadiens will select Jesperi Kotkaniemi with their first-round pick. A week ago it looked like the Canadiens were going to select Filip Zadina. Renaud Lavoie reported…

Mark Easson