NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Teams That Could Be Interested
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at eight potential landing spots for Ilya Kovalchuk in a sign and trade with the New Jersey Devils. Montreal Canadiens - Need offense. They have three 2018 second round picks and could…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: The Philadelphia Flyers moved up to the No. 2 pick in next months draft, and they'll likely hold on to the pick according to GM Ron Hextall. “I expect to…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Blue Jackets, Flames and Blues
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staples of Newsday: The Islanders will likely offer John Tavares an eight-year deal worth upwards of $10 million a year. If Tavares tells GM Garth Snow that he's not interested in signing this…
NHL Injuries: Islanders, Blues, Coyotes and Maple Leafs
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: The Islanders said that John Tavares had surgery on his right hand in April. He's expected to be ready for the start of next season. Tavares still has a cast…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders and Hurricanes
On the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: If the Islanders are not able to sign John Tavares to a contract extension, the Canadiens should make a move. The Islanders may have to explore the…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Brayton Wilson of WGR 550: It has been rumored for awhile that defenseman Viktor Antipin would be signing with the Buffalo Sabres, likely after the World Championship. League source today Howard Simon that Antipin will…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings and Islanders
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Elliotte Friedman: Hearing that the Canucks are interested in Ralph Krueger. Is he interested in leaving Southampton FC though? Elliotte Friedman: Krueger in a email commenting on the Canucks interest: "I have had some interesting chats these…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray will be having meeting with owner Terry Pegula in the next few days. Both Murray and head coach Dan Bylsma have three years left on…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the New York Islanders
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Defenseman Dan Girardi is a potential buyout candidate after the season. He has played well since returning from injury in March. He has two years left on his…
NHL Rumors: Toby Enstrom, Petr Mrazek and John Tavares
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Defenseman Toby Enstrom was asked if the Jets have asked him to waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft. “The season's just finished and we haven't had any…
Non Playoff Teams Injuries: Lightning, Islanders, Sabres and Coyotes
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos said yesterday that they may have "got a little bit ahead of ourselves" on his potential return to the lineup. He wouldn't have been…
NHL Rumors: Coaching, Zaitsev, Neil and the New York Islanders
On some potential coaching moves, Nikita Zaitsev and Chris Neil ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines. Elliotte Friedman thinks there could be a significant number of coaching changes this offseason. The Vegas Golden Knights still need to hire their…