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…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Knights, Predators, Coyotes and Lightning
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan: Source saying the Capitals were talking to the Golden Knights about a deal to protect Nate Schmidt but the Caps decided the asking price was too high. On the Vegas Golden Knights ...…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche
On the Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche ... David Staple of the Edmonton Journal: Bob Stauffer on his Oilers Now show talking about Jordan Eberle possibly to the New York Islanders. “It sounds like the Islanders are…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Islanders and Golden Knights
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Jonathan Marchessault told TVA Sports that his agent told him that GM Dale Tallon wasn't able to make a side deal with Vegas to protect him from being selected. There of…
NHL Rumors: Potential Buyouts and the New York Islanders
On Buyouts ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at players that could be bought out if they can't be traded or moved to Vegas: Dan Girardi (NYR), Marc Staal (NYR), Antti Niemi (DAL), Kevin Bieksa (ANA), Benoit Pouliot (EDM), Francois…
NHL News: Exempt From Expansion, 2018 Winter Olympics and Niskanen/Crosby
On players exempt from the expansion draft ... Craig Custance: NHL sent a list of players that are exempt from the expansion draft. Was agreed upon with the NHLPA: Dave Bolland, Craig Cunningham, Chris Pronger, Cody McCormick, David Clarkson, Johan…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 saying that he hasn't heard anything "substantive" on trade talk involving the Toronto Maple Leafs: "I don't get the sense that Toronto is in the heat of anything."…
Afternoon Hits: Marchand, Hawks, Pens, Isles, Devils and Sens
On Brad Marchand ... General Fanager: Brad Marchand's contract extension with the Bruins carries a no-movement clause for the first five season. It turns to a modified no-trade for the final three years. 2022-23: 6 team trade list, 2023-24: 15 team…
Morning Hits: Steen, Failed Physicals and Injury Notes
On the St. Louis Blues ... St. Louis Blues: The Blues and Alex Steen agree on a four-year contract extension worth $23 million. Cap Friendly: Steen's salary cap hit will be $5.75 million. The Blues have $59.4 million committed to 16 players…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and PTOs
On the Roberto Luongo ... Luke Fox: Roberto Luongo is hopeful that he'll be ready for the start of the season, though he said "there's still work to be done." On Tyler Seguin ... Dallas Stars: Tyler Seguin is leaving Team Canada…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild
On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: New York Islanders GM Garth Snow said they will reach out to John Tavares next summer to start the process of getting a contract extension done. Arthur Staple of Newsday: Islanders GM Garth…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Red Wings, Islanders and Predators
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have saved $7.6 million in cap space (after the Marc Savard and Erik Gudbranson trades) and are expecting to sign Vincent Trocheck to a long-term deal and probably Brian Campbell. On…