NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Edmonton Oilers
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: After getting defenseman Dylan DeMelo re-signed, it wouldn't be a surprise if they considered trading defenseman Tim Heed. Heed will be a UFA after next season and may welcome a move to…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Panthers, Devils, Rangers, and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Amir Basu: Elliotte Friedman on his podcast on the Anaheim Ducks: "It's going to be mostly a quiet summer for them, they're going to work on an extensions with John Gibson and Adam Henrique. They're going…
NHL News: Canadiens, Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Blues, And Players Who Filed For Salary Arbitration
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens announced yesterday that defenseman Shea Weber will be out for five to six months after having surgery on his right knee to repair a meniscal tear. "With Shea currently rehabilitating from…
Top NHL Trade Bait for the Summer of 2018
The 2018 NHL unrestricted free agent market has been open for less than a week but most of the best available talent was quickly snapped up. Teams in search of skilled talent could shift their focus back to the trade…
NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty
On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Amir Basu: Dennis Bernstein was on TSN 690 and said that Canadiens had agreed on a six-year contract, $48 million contract extension with Pacioretty but the discussions fell apart, and they were…
NHL Free Agent Frenzy: Meanwhile, in the rest of Canada…..
** Written before James Neal signed with the Calgary Flames this morning. **
NHL Rumors: de Haan, Maroon, Hurricanes, Penguins, Canadiens, Sharks, Blues and Maple Leafs
On Calvin de Haan ... Pierre LeBrun: Calvin de Haan was still undecided and they are being patient. Some of the teams that were in on John Tavares showed interest in de Haan. Has other interest as well. Brian Lawton:…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Grabner, Rieder, Oilers, Habs, Wild, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Pens, and Blues
On Michael Grabner ... Craig Custance: "Nothing done yet on Grabner. He'll be an interesting one to watch as the dominos fall." On Tobias Rieder ... Darren Dreger: "Darren Ferris, agent for Tobias Rieder will present his final 3 options…
NHL Rumors: Buyouts, Czarnik, de Haan, O’Reilly, Hurricanes, Wild, Blues and Sharks
On buyouts ... Renaud Lavoie: The Montreal Canadiens put Steve Mason on unconditional waivers to purpose of buying out his contract. Here are the Steve Mason buyout details via @CapFriendly pic.twitter.com/G7k3GP5xru — Aivis Kalniņš (@A_Kalnins) June 30, 2018 Tyler Ennis…
NHL Rumors: Brodziak, Beagle, Roussel, O’Reilly, Stastny, and the Penguins
On Kyle Brodziak ... Jim Thomas: Despite the reports of the Edmonton Oilers interest, hearing that the Blues are still in the mix for Kyle Brodziak. On Jay Beagle ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks are still in on Jay Beagle,…
NHL Trade: Winnipeg Jets Clear Cap Space By Sending Steve Mason To Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Joel Armia, goaltender Steve Mason, a 2019 seventh-round pick and a 2020 fourth-round pick from the Winnipeg Jets for defenseman Simon Bourque. The 25-year old Armia was drafted 16th overall in the 1st round…