NHL Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division – Practical and Not Practical
Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Looking at three areas of need for the Oilers this offseason, and the top free agents at that position. Right-handed defenseman - one that can play on the power-play. John…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: (mailbag) Don't think you can assume at this point that the Sharks plan to trade defenseman Paul Martin. Martin should be back to playing with Brent Burns, with the…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm and his upper-body injury were on the ice practicing yesterday. Nick Ritchie and his upper-body injury were on the ice but came off early. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris…
NHL Rumors: Knights, Blackhawks, Sabres, Flyers, Jets, Red Wings, Sharks and Canadiens
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Eric Engels: The agent for Vadim Shipachyov, Petr Svoboda, continues to try and find a potential trade. He's spoken with several teams. On the Vegas Golden Knights, Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, Winnipeg…
Pacific Division: San Jose Sharks Season Outlook
Forwards Along with franchise icon Joe Thornton, young forwards will play a larger 2017-18 role in tandem with stalwarts Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture. After arriving at the deadline from Vancouver, right wing Jannik Hansen is a candidate to join…
NHL Expansion Draft: San Jose Sharks Primer
The San Jose Sharks will have some interesting decisions to make on who to protect in the expansion draft soon. I think they're going to go eight skaters and one goalie since they're a really deep team and it's better…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Sharks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Contract talks between RFA winger Tobias Rieder are ongoing. Agent Darren Ferris said they are not close to a deal. Contract talks with RFA defenseman Connor Murphy started last…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Avalanche and Oilers
On Kris Russell ... Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Joe Haggerty reported over the weekend that the Bruins were interested in Kris Russell. There were rumors that Russell turned down a four year, $17 million offer from the Maple Leafs, but…
Rink Rumblings – The Best Bargains Of NHL Free Agency
30 National Hockey League clubs spent over $500 Million signing players on the opening weekend of free agency, but as is usual at this time of year, teams begrudgingly overpay in hopes of finding a difference maker and come to…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, Campbell, Boedker, Hamhuis, Russell and Perron
On Milan Lucic ... David Pagnotta: Source saying the Kings final offer to Milan Lucic was for eight years and $34 million - a $4.25 million cap hit. He's making $8 million more and one less year with the Oilers.…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Oilers, Flyers and Coyotes
On Las Vegas ... Steve Carp: Foley is putting a list together of potential GMs candidates to speak with. The NHL is advising Foley on proper protocol on how to contract teams. Foley hopes to have a GM in place…