NHL Buyout Candidates – Metropolitan Division (Part I)
There has been some talk that teams may get the option of compliance buyout if the salary cap stays flat or decreases next year. A look at four teams and their potential NHL buyout candidates.
NHL Rumors: Training Camp, Jacob Markstrom, and the Detroit Red Wings Goaltending Situation
Could training camps start at the beginning of June? Looking at some potential NHL free agent goaltending options for the Detroit Red Wings.
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Questions for the Metro Division
Canadiens and Leafs were interested in Okulov before he signed. Some offseason questions for teams in the Metropolitan division. Free agents and a few potential trade targets.
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets RFA Goalies, A Crowded Market and Teams That Could Be Looking For A Goalie
The Columbus Blue Jackets have pending free agent goaltenders in Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins. It is going to be a crowded goalie market this offseason.
Notable NHL Rumors From The Past Week
Could the Calgary Flames make some big changes this offseason? Islanders would match an offer sheet for Mathew Barzal. Rangers could face a difficult decision with Anthony DeAngelo.
NHL Rumors: Compliance Buyout Candidates
There has been some speculation that the NHL could consider teams being allowed to use a compliance buyout heading into next season. A look at some potential candidates.
NHL Unfinished Business: The Salary Cap
If the NHL were to cancel the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs, it could cost hem upwards of $1 billion in hockey related revenue. HRR is directly tied to the salary cap.
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Bruins, Golden Knights, and Compliance Buyout Candidates
Brian Burke said that he's heard that compliance buyouts could become an option again, some potential candidates.
NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton, Mathew Barzal, and the Chicago Blackhawks
Thornton isn't finished with hockey yet. Islanders plan on extending Barzal before he could receive an offer sheet. Blackhawks top management/coach will be back next year.
NHL Unfinished Business: The Non-Playoffs Clubs
There is some hope within the NHL and NHLPA that they can at least get some playoff hockey in this season. Playoffs could be expanded to include more than the typical 16 teams.
Effect of Lower-Than-Projected NHL Salary Cap Upon Cap-Strapped Clubs
There is a chance that the NHL doesn't play any more regular season games. This means a big decrease in hockey related revenue and a potential lower salary cap ceiling next season.
Pucks in Depth: Pageau Off To A Slow Start … The Capitals have goaltending controversy
The Early returns on Jean-Gabriel Pageau trade have not been promising. The Washington Capitals have a goaltending controversy