NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson … Dallas Stars Front-Runners?
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Chris Stevenson: A source has said that he believes the Dallas Stars have emerged as the front-runner for defenseman Erik Karlsson. Bobby Ryan won't be part of the deal. Don't have any…
NHL Trade: Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Matt Martin To The New York Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded winger Matt Martin to the New York Islanders for goaltender Eamon McAdam. The 29-year old Martin was drafted 148th overall in the 5th round of the 2008 draft. He carries a $2.5 million salary…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the San Jose Sharks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Andy Graziano: There are upwards of five to seven teams that have some level of interested in Maple Leafs winger Matt Martin. The New York Islanders and New York Rangers are two of the teams.…
Pucks in Depth: Three Teams Who Didn’t Do Well In Day One Of NHL Free Agency
The opening day of free agency was remarkably busy as we saw dozens of contracts inked and hundreds of millions of dollars spent. Winners and losers will sort themselves out down the road but I'm going to take a stab…
NHL Rumors: de Haan, Maroon, Hurricanes, Penguins, Canadiens, Sharks, Blues and Maple Leafs
On Calvin de Haan ... Pierre LeBrun: Calvin de Haan was still undecided and they are being patient. Some of the teams that were in on John Tavares showed interest in de Haan. Has other interest as well. Brian Lawton:…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Grabner, Rieder, Oilers, Habs, Wild, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Pens, and Blues
On Michael Grabner ... Craig Custance: "Nothing done yet on Grabner. He'll be an interesting one to watch as the dominos fall." On Tobias Rieder ... Darren Dreger: "Darren Ferris, agent for Tobias Rieder will present his final 3 options…
John Tavares Rumors and Notes: Tavares Not Into Signing A One-Year Deal Then A Long-Term Deal Later On
On John Tavares ... John Shannon: "At the risk of blowing twitter up... John Tavares has no deadline to sign a deal. The June 30 mark was only for the NYI. And that was only for an 8 year term."…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Tavares, Sabres, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Blues and Golden Knights
On John Tavares ... Bob McKenzie: "If you think you’re frustrated by the lack of news/clarity on John Tavares, imagine being one of the teams who pitched him not having heard anything yet. Brian Lawton: "I was told final @NYIslanders…
NHL Rumors: Flames and Ryan, Brodziak, Rieder, Wagner, Bruins, and Blues
On Free Agency ... Ted Starkey: "In free agency, it only takes one overpriced offer to lure a free agent away. This is why teams are loath to get to this point, and will either sign or trade away well…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Panarin, Cole, and Free Agency
On the Columbus Blue Jackets, Artemi Panarin, and Free Agency ... Darren Dreger: Teams that could make sense to trade for Blue Jackets Artemi Panarin include San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders,…
NHL Rumors and News: Trading Tavares’ Rights? Ryan, Bruins, Stars, Wings, Preds, Devils, and JvR
On #TavaresWatch ... Nick Kypreos: "Could the wait be in getting Lou to trade his @NYIslanders rights to get the 8th year from another club?" On the Ottawa Senators and Bobby Ryan ... Bruce Garrioch: Bobby Ryan $2 million contract…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Doughty, Islanders, Penguins, Blues, and Capitals
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes have signed forward Valentin Zykov to a two-year contract that will pay him $650,000 next season and $700,000 the following year. On the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty ... Frank…