NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders, Hurricanes, Kings, Canucks and Wild
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello's contract is up but it does come with the option of…
Central Division Offseason Primer: No. of Contracts, Cap Hit, Draft Picks, UFAs and RFAs
Players under contract (Roster): 16 Positions under contract: 7 forwards, 7 defensemen, 2 goaltenders Total number of contracts: 36 Projected cap hit: $67,541,795 2018 Draft Picks: 1st (CHI and NSH), 3rd (CHI and TOR), 4th (NSH), 5th (CBJ), 6th, 7th Unrestricted Free Agents: Lance Bouma, Cody…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the St. Louis Blues
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Forward Jason Zucker on being a restricted free agent: "That's for much later down the road this summer." Chad Graff of The Athletic: Owner Craig Leipold on what he's looking for in their next…
NHL News: Game 7, Ducks, Avs, Wild, Flyers, Pens, Sharks, Canucks and Jets
On Game 7 ... NHL Public Relations: Game 7 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins will be on Wednesday at 7:30. In the U.S. it will be on NBCSN and in Canada it will be on CBC, Sportsnet…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Fletcher, Ennis, Zucker, Dumba, Coyle and Niederreiter
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher contract expires after this season. They've lost in the first round for the third consecutive season and have lost 16 of their past 20 playoff games. Owner…
NHL News: Peters Opts Out, Avs, Wild, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning, Capitals and Jets
On Bill Peters ... Pierre LeBrun: Source is saying that the Flames called the Hurricanes yesterday and asked for permission to speak with head coach Bill Peters. The Hurricanes had no issue. Peters opted out of contract with the Hurricanes…
NHL News: Avs, Wild, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Flyers, Leafs and Jets
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Ryan Boulding: Defenseman Sam Girard missed last night game. Coach Jared Bednar before last night's game: “Looks like he’ll probably miss one more.” Adrian Dater: Girard practiced yesterday but was wearing a no-contact jersey. Lauren Gardner:…
NHL News: Minnesota Wild – Parise Fractures Sternum … Morrissey’s Cross Check On Staal
On the Minnesota Wild ... Sarah McLellan: Forward Zach Parise is likely done for the season after he fractured his sternum on Sunday in Game 3. “I really feel bad for him,” Wild coach Bruce Boudreau said. “When we found out ,…
Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Schedule
EASTERN CONFERENCE Tampa Bay Lightning (A1) vs. New Jersey Devils (WC2) Thursday, April 12, 7pm: Devils @ Lightning Saturday, April 14, 3pm: Devils @ Lightning Monday, April 16, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils Wednesday, April 18, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils *Saturday, April 21, TBD: Devils @…
NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Avs, Wild, Islanders, Sharks and Playoff Races
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle announced the expected news that Patrick Eaves, out with Guillain-Barre syndrome, won't be returning this season. Carlyle added that anything more on Eaves playing future would likely be at training…
NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Wings, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Habs, Sens, Leafs, Caps and Playoff Races
Even strength points and goals ... Bob Stauffer: EVS Points: McDavid (EDM) 81, MacKinnon COL) 62, Kucherov (TB) 62, Kopitar (LA) 62, Giroux (PHI) 62. EVS Goals: McDavid (EDM) 35, W. Karlsson (VGK) 31, Kucherov (TB) 30, Ovechkin (WASH) 30.…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Wild, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Playoff Race
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Forward Christian Dvorak hasn't been ruled out for their season finale. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: The Blackhawks recalled goaltender Jeff Glass on an emergency basis and reassigned Collin Delia. On…