Rink Rumblings – The Best Bargains Of NHL Free Agency
30 National Hockey League clubs spent over $500 Million signing players on the opening weekend of free agency, but as is usual at this time of year, teams begrudgingly overpay in hopes of finding a difference maker and come to…
2016 NHL Free Agency: Examining The Biggest Losers
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) NHL teams combined to dish out more than $617 million on the first day of free agency. There were some winners - notably teams that signed cheap, undervalued guys and elected not to give out massive…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Radulov and Top Remaining UFAs
On the Arizona Coyotes and Shane Doan ... John Shannon: Hearing that a Coyotes - Shane Doan deal is close. He's not going anywhere. John Shannon: When he signs, it will be for one year. Craig Morgan: Source saying that…
NHL Rumors: Nielsen, Wings, Blues, Flames and Wiercioch
** A quick run though of embedded rumors before the start of free agency ** On Frans Nielsen ... Free agency opens at noon. Frans Nielsen is #RedWings main target. Guess is they get a deal done. — Ansar Khan…
NHL Rumors: Predictions, Predators, Bruins and Flames
Early Predications ... Darren Dreger: Not for sure, but early predictions are: Milan Lucic to the Edmonton Oilers, Frans Nielsen to the Detroit Red Wings, Andrew Ladd to the New York Islanders and Loui Eriksson to the Vancouver Canucks. Bob…
NHL Rumors: Eriksson, Okposo, Avs, Radulov and Rumor Roundup
On Loui Eriksson ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing the Panthers are not in on Loui Eriksson. Teams to watch include the Red Wings, Canadiens, Blues, Sharks and Devils. On Kyle Okposo ... Arthur Staple: Sounding like Kyle Okposo has shortened his list…
NHL Rumors: Insider Trading – Lucic, Russell, Okposo, Landeskog and More
TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Milan Lucic has narrowed it down to two teams. As many as 10 teams were interested this week. Bob McKenize: Word was that the Oilers would offer a seven year, $42 million deal for Lucic.…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Maple Leafs, Avs, Trade Bait and Flames
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Former captain Dustin Brown: "can't say I agree with it honestly, but in saying that, I think Kopi's going to be a great captain." Jon Rosen: Brown on his relationship now with…
NHL Rumors: Predators, Ladd, Eriksson, and the Red Wings
On the Nashville Predators ... Renaud Lavoie: The Nashville Predators were the only team to make a "serious" offer for P.K. Subban. The Canucks made an offer for Subban, but it was obviously rejected. Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The…
NHL Rumors: Eric Staal, Seth Jones and Trade Bait
On Eric Staal ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: One Eastern Conference GM on Eric Staal and that he could be a good buy-low free agent. "It'll be a worthwhile investment," said the GM. "Great team guy. He knows the game.…
NHL Rumors: Ladd Suitors, and the Detroit Red Wings
On Andrew Ladd ... Darren Dreger: Among the teams that are interested in Andrew Ladd are the Islanders, Predators, Lightning and Canadiens. When Steven Stamkos' situation is settled, the next wave of signings will begin. Adam Vingan: Wonder if Ladd…
NHL Rumors: Matt Martin and Cam Fowler
On Matt Martin ... Craig Custance: Martin will do well in free agency and will get more money than people might think. Arthur Staple of Newsday: Martin is prepared for free agency, though he still hopes a deal could get…