NHL Draft: 2017 NHL Draft Picks by Team
The 2017 NHL draft is set for Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th, and will be held at that United Center in Chicago. It will be the first time in the history of the draft that it will…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Canucks, Islanders and Red Wings
On the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for a winger to play with Jonathan Toews. They may have an 'itchy trigger finger.' Bonus overages for…
Pucks in Depth: Blackhawks and Devils Getting Bargains in Panarin and Parenteau
A Chicago Blackhawks Bargin ... Last week Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman checked a big item off his to-do list when he signed star winger Artemi Panarin to a two-year, $12 million contract extension. While $6 million per year is hardly…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and Jaroslav Halak
On the New York Islanders and Jaroslav Halak ... Arthur Staple: There is a less than zero percent chance that a team makes a claim on Jaroslav Halak. He has another year left on his contract with a $4.5 million cap…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Devils, Islanders, Stars, Penguins and Blues
On the Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, and the Dallas Stars ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If the Oilers aren't comfortable with Jonas Gustavsson or Laurent Brossoit backing up Cam Talbot heading into the playoffs, they…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues
On the Boston Bruins and Ryan Spooner ... Shawn Hutcheon of The Fourth Period: Sources have told TFP that Bruins forward Ryan Spooner expects to be traded this season. There have been rumors for a while that that the Bruins…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks and Panarin … Islanders and Tavares
On the Chicago Blackhawks and Artemi Panarin... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Forward Artemi Panarin is on fire lately and is now tied for 3rd in NHL scoring. The better he does, the more bonuses he triggers for himself.…
NHL Injuries: Canucks, Hawks, Kings, Sens, Isles, Panthers and Wings
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Vancouver Canucks: Canucks Defenseman Erik Gudbranson will have surgery to repair ligament damage in his wrist according to GM Jim Benning. A timetable on when Gudbranson will return will known after the surgery. "Erik suffered…
Rink Rumblings: Metropolitan Division – Trade Gifts From Santa
As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Wings, Lightning, Leafs, Flyers, Senators and More
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Coach Jeff Blashill said defenseman Alexey Marchenko has the same shoulder injury as he had before and is day-to-day. On the New York Islanders ... Andy Graziano: Forward Casey Cizikas returned…
Pucks in Depth: Radulov A Great Addition For Canadiens … The Isles Overpaid Clutterbuck
Alexander Radulov proving to be a great addition to Montreal For years the Montreal Canadiens have gone as far as goaltender Carey Price has taken them. In 2013-14 they finished 21st in goals for, 14th among all playoff teams, while…