NHL News: Senators, Islanders, Devils, Potential NCAA UFAs, and Top 20 NHL Defensemen
Senators officially sign Tkachuk Ottawa Senators: The Ottawa Senators have signed 2018 first-round draft pick Brady Tkachuk to a three-year entry-level deal. Mike Morreale: Tkachuk after signing his entry-level deal with the Senators: "I am very excited to be a Senator.…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the New Jersey Devils
Stone looking for stability from the Senators? Sens need Stone to show they are a little stable? Ian Mendes of TSN: The Ottawa Senators and Mark Stone were unable to agree on a long-term contract extension before their arbitration hearing,…
NHL News and Notes: Gibson, Karlsson, Hall, and Skinner
Ducks lock up Gibson long-term Elliott Teaford of OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks and goaltender John Gibson have agreed on an eight-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $6.4 million. The 25-year old Gibson was entering the final…
NHL Rumors: Santini, Tkachuk, Pacioretty, and Hunter
Devils and Santini's camp talking Todd Cordell: According to Steven Santini's agent, contract talks with the New Jersey Devils are progressing nicely. Tkachuk will meet with his family soon Andy Strickland: Ottawa Senators draft pick Brady Tkachuk will meet with…
NHL News: Kings, Islanders, Devils, and Senators
Kings prospect pulled from World Junior Showcase John Hoven: (Chris Johnson tweeted that Gabe Vilardi and Owen Tippett were late scratches due to injuries) Sources are saying the Vilardi was advised to not play in the showcase due to his…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Jets, Islanders, and Canadiens
Devils had wanted to keep Maroon ... Close to naming assistants ... Stan Fischler of MSG Networks: Devils GM Ray Shero says it can be a challenge to remain patient when it comes to free agency. They have hoped to…
NHL News: Ducks, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Sharks, and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have re-signed restricted free agents Kalle Kossila, Kevin Roy, and Andy Welinski to two-way deals. Kossila - $650,000 in the NHL and $125,000 in the minors. Roy - $874,000 in the…
NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Avs, Jackets, Kings, Habs, Devils, Flyers, Pens, and Leafs
On the Anaheim Ducks ... John Hoven: The Ducks have signed forward Kalle Kossila to a one-year, two-way deal at $650,000. Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks have signed Kevin Roy to a one-year, two-way deal at $874,000. On the Buffalo Sabres…
NHL News: Hellebuyck, Schneider, McKegg, Gauthier, and Despres
Jets lock up Connor Hellebuyck ... NHL.com: The Winnipeg Jets avoided salary arbitration with goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and locked him up to a six-year contract worth $37 million - a $6.167 million salary cap hit. The 25-year old Vezina finalist…
NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson – Lightning, Stars, Rangers, and Devils
On the Erik Karlsson trade talks ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Trade talks between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators have subsided. The Dallas Stars have now appear to be the front-runners to trade for defenseman Erik…
NHL Rumors: Penguins and Brassard … Four Teams Interested In Maroon
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Paul Zeise of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: (mailbag) Believe that Phil Kessel will be with the Penguins next season, Zeise doesn't think that Derick Brassard will be. They have too many centers and it doesn't make…