Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Wilson, Senators, Hurricanes, Canadiens and Islanders
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Darren Dreger: The Buffalo Sabres have signed Jack Eichel to an eight-year deal at a salary cap of $10 million a season. John Wawrow: Eichel agent tells the AP that Eichel took less money to…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Canadiens, Avs, Flames, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Blues
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion was on TSN 1200 this morning and said that he's trying to add a forward today. Dorion added that he's been active for the "last few days." John Rodenburg:…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Flames, Blues, And A Busier Trade Market This Year
On Jaromir Jagr, Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues ... Pierre LeBrun: Heard that Jaromir Jagr and the Calgary Flames were talking last night. It's not certain that a deal gets done, but it is a possibility. John Shannon: Jagr…
NHL News: Cap Compliant, Waivers, and Injury Notes
On the Salary Cap ... Chris Johnston: NHL teams have to be salary cap compliant and have their opening rosters submitted by 5 pm ET on Tuesday. On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers. Brad Malone - Edmonton…
NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Senators, Detroit, Sabres, Jets, Coyotes, Kings and Wild
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Dave McCarthy of NHL.com: Forward Jonathan Drouin is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. "It's a muscular thing and it was more out of precaution for tonight than anything else," coach Claude Julien said.…
Atlantic Division: Montreal Canadiens Season Outlook
Forwards The Canadiens continue to be a club looking for more offense, but for each step forward they make to upgrade, they take a corresponding step backward. The big move was the addition of the gifted 22-year-old Drouin from the…
Atlantic Division: Montreal Canadiens Season Primer
Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $66,537,977 Projected Cap Space: $8,462,023 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $8,462,023 Deadline Cap Space: $39,348,407 Todays Cap Hit: $66,537,977 Roster: 23/23 Contracts: 46/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…
NHL News: Ekman-Larsson, Waivers, Brook, Karlsson and Wilson
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left last night's game in overtime with a lower-body injury after falling awkwardly near the boards. He will be re-evaluated today. “I’ve seen sometimes they’re…
NHL News: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Senators, Canadiens and Kings
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs added Joffrey Lupul to their "IR" list. They completed Lupul's Injured Non-Roster Form which is normal after someone fails their medical. Joffrey Lupul: Statement: "I responded earlier this week…
NHL Rumors: Teams Still Talking To Avalanche About Matt Duchene
As many as eight teams are interested in Matt Duchene ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are as many as eight teams interested in Matt Duchene, but there doesn't appear to be anything close. None of the teams that…
NHL Injury Notes: Devils, Sens, Panthers, Caps, Bruins, Habs, Blues, Canucks and Stars
On the New Jersey Devils ... New Jersey Devils: Brian Boyle has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. New Jersey Devils: Boyle on his diagnosis: "My mindset is on Oct. 7. I don’t like missing games. I feel as close to…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Anderson, Athanasiou, Demers, Lupul and Drouin
On Restricted Free Agents ... Bob McKenzie: Andreas Athanasiou and Josh Anderson are the last two remaining restricted free agents and are holding out from training camp. Bob McKenzie: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland was in Toronto meeting the…