Tag: New York Islanders

Metropolitan Division: New York Islanders Season Outlook

The New York Islanders come into this season having missed the playoffs last season by just a point, and now, the Metropolitan division has got even tougher. Jack Capuano was fired during the season after the Islanders struggled, with Doug…

Hunter Hodies

Metropolitan Division: New York Islanders Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $72,015,833 Projected Cap Space: $2,984,167 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $2,984,167 Deadline Cap Space: $13,876,377 Todays Cap Hit: $72,015,833 Roster: 23/23 Contracts: 44/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Waivers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Islanders Kings and Jets

On waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Put on waivers yesterday. Reid Boucher - Vancouver Canucks Dustin Tokarski - Anaheim Ducks Paul Thompson - Vegas Golden Knights Thomas Tynan - Vegas Golden Knights Cody Bass - Nashville Predators Jordan Szwarz - Boston…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene: Islanders, Canucks, and Senators

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) All it takes is one phone call to get back into it, but get the sense that the New York Islanders haven't been aggressive in their pursuit of Matt…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Tavares, JvR, Vegas, Sabres, Red Wings and Iginla

On John Tavares ... Brian Compton: John Tavares said that they are willing to negotiate with the New York Islanders during the season. On James van Riemsdyk ... Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs winger James van Riemsdyk on being a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Canadiens, Predators, Blue Jackets, Islanders and Penguins

On Matt Duchene ... Pierre LeBrun: "If you're the Avs, why do you want this kind of distraction to linger? Make your best trade and move on" Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post: It's obvious that Matt Duchene must be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: NHL Trade Candidates For This Season

On nine NHL trade candidates for this season ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at some NHL trade candidates heading into this season and some potential destinations for them. Matt Duchene - Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic is listening to…

Mark Easson

NHL News and Notes: Canucks, Ducks, Oilers, Coyotes, Flyers, Leafs and Islanders

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Cap Friendly: The Canucks signed Bo Horvat to a six-year deal worth $5.5 million a season. Some comparables in that range are Jonathan Drouin (six years at $5.5 million per), Jaden Schwartz (five years at…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and JvR … Islanders and Tavares

  On Toronto Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Toronto Maple Leafs will need to sign Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander to a big deals in the future. James van…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Maple Leafs

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Sources are saying that John Tavares didn't turn down an $84 million offer from the Islanders (report from 91.9 Sports in Montreal). The Islanders and Tavares have barely talked numbers. Arthur Staple:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Alex Kerfoot, David Pastrnak and Jack Eichel

On Alex Kerfoot ... Darren Dreger: A decision where Alex Kerfoot will be signing should be decided soon. Up to 10 teams had shown interest - Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, New York Islanders and the Colorado Avalanche…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Penguins, Blue Jackets and Panthers

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Renaud Lavoie: The Anaheim Ducks signed defenseman Francois Beauchemin to a one-year deal for $1 million base salary with up to around $500,000 in performance bonuses. Matt Larkin: "I don't see Beauchemin fitting into the Ducks'…

Mark Easson