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…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and NY Islanders
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star: Training camp is few weeks away and the Wild are considering bringing in a forward or two on PTOs. “Before we sign anybody, I think we’d like to have a…
NHL Signings: Wild, Coyotes, Devils, Rangers and Santorelli
On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: The Wild have signed 22-year old RFA defenseman Matt Dumba to a two-year, $5.1 million contract. He will make $2.35 million next season and $2.75 million in 2017-18. Dumba…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Subban, RNH, Capitals and Blackhawks
On P.K. Subban ... Grant McCagg: Was told by an NHL source last week that while P.K. Subban was with the Montreal Canadiens, he was late for practice 18 times. McCagg notes that is about 16 times too many. On…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Canucks and Bruins
On the Minnesota Wild and Matt Dumba ... Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Contract talks between the Minnestoa Wild and RFA Matt Dumba are ongoing. Wild assistant GM Brent Flahr and Dumba's agent Craig Oster are expected to meet during…
Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Coyotes and Preds
On the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins have about $66 million committed towards the cap, and could they be looking to build some space for Jimmy Vesey when he becomes…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and RFAs
On the New York Rangers ... Andy Graziano: The Rangers may not be finished after the Derick Brassard - Mika Zibanejad trade. Hearing that they are back in on Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. EJ Hradek: Though it's possible, don't see the…
Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Avs, Wild, Vegas and Capitals
On the New York Rangers ... Aaron Ward: Chris Kreider is asking for $4.75 million in salary arbitration, with the Rangers offering $3.2 million. Brian Compton: Not sure that the Rangers and Kreider can get a deal done before their…
Rumors and Notes: Wild, Jackets, Leafs, Sharks and Ducks
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild put Jordan Schroeder on waivers yesterday. Schroeder filed for salary arbitration. Craig Button: "Arbitration ploy to demonstrate player should be on a two-way contract." On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Stars and the Offseaon Trade Market
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Alex Ovechkin has five years left on his deal with the Capitals, and will be 35 years old when it expires. He has said a couple times in the…
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…
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…