2018 NHL Free Agents: Central Division – Restricted Free Agent Forwards
The offseason presents a myriad of ways to look at what is ahead. Three of the more prominent restricted free agent defensemen from the Central Division were under the spotlight here. Now, we continue with the next batch of forwards.…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Wild, Blues, and Maple Leafs
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Aivis Kalnins: Sounding like the LA Kings are exploring their options to bring back defenseman Slava Voynov from the KHL. On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Darren Dreger on WGR 550: "I think the…
2018 NHL Free Agents – Central Division – Restricted Free Agent Defensemen
The offseason presents a myriad of ways to look at what is ahead. Three of the more prominent restricted free agents were under the spotlight earlier in the week here. Now, we continue with the next batch of restricted free agents.…
NHL News: GM of the Year, Quebec City, Oilers, Wild, Flyers, Knights and Byfuglien
On the GM of the Year ... Steve Carp: Finalists for GM of the Year: George McPhee (Vegas), Kevin Cheveldayoff (Winnipeg) and Steve Yzerman (Tampa Bay). On Quebec City expansion/relocation ... Jimmy Murphy: Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs doesn't believe that…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Blue Jackets and the Lightning
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Paul Fenton and Tom Fitzgerald appear to be the finalists for the vacant Minnesota Wild general managers position. Sources said that Fenton was expected to be in Minnesota yesterday for likely his final interview…
Potential Trade Candidates For Each Team Eliminated From 2018 NHL Playoffs
With the 2018 NHL Conference Finals underway, only four teams remain from the 16 that entered this year's playoffs. The 12 eliminated clubs enter the offseason hoping to improve their rosters for next season. As often happens, those teams are…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Brent Flahr is the Wild's acting GM while owner Craig Leipold interviews GM candidates. Paul Fenton has already been interviewed, and Leipold has likely been waiting for Predators-Jets series to be…
Minnesota Wild Could Face a Summer of Change
The Minnesota Wild wasted little time getting started on offseason changes following their early exit from the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. Three days after their first-round elimination in five games by the Winnipeg Jets, the Wild fired general manager Chuck…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild … Plekanec and Canadiens
On the Minnesota Wild ... Chris Hine of Star Tribune: The Wild currently don't have a GM and may not a lot salary cap space to work with this offseason. Thomas Vanek's buyout finally comes off the books. Mikko Koivu's…
NHL News: Sabres, Bruins, Flames, Avs, Stars, Wild, Rangers, Capitals and Jets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have signed defenseman Casey Nelson to a two-year contract with an AAV of $812,500. On the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: The Bruins and Flames will play two…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Stars, Wild, Senators, Sharks, Capitals and Jets
On first overall picks ... Andrew Walker: Since 1987 (31-years ago) there have only been five first overall draft picks that have won the Stanley Cup: Mike Modano, Vincent Lecavalier, Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury. On the Carolina…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Hurricanes, Wild, Islanders and Capitals
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Igor Eronko: Ilya Kovalchuk tell @rsportru that he'll be heading to the U.S. for contract talks. He'll be heading back to Russia by May 7th for Putin's inauguration. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing that…