Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Hurricanes, Wild, Islanders and Capitals

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Igor Eronko: Ilya Kovalchuk tell @rsportru that he'll be heading to the U.S. for contract talks. He'll be heading back to Russia by May 7th for Putin's inauguration. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders, Hurricanes, Kings, Canucks and Wild

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello's contract is up but it does come with the option of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: John Tavares – Isles, Leafs, Sharks, Knights and Avs

On John Tavares ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Pierre LeBrun was on TSN 690 with pending free agent John Tavares' name coming up and who could be interested in signing him if he hits the open market. LeBrun on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Five Teams Interested in Voynov? Oilers Expected To Sign KHL Goaltender

On Slava Voynov ... Sport-Express.ru: (through google translate) Defenseman Vyacheslav Voinov (Slava Voynov) won't be re-signing with SKA, with a source saying he is working towards returning to the NHL. Five teams are reportedly interested in Voynov: Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens,…

Mark Easson

Metropolitan Division Offseason Primer: No. of Contracts, Cap Hit, Draft Picks, UFAs and RFAs

Players under contract (Roster): 11 Positions under contract: 7 forwards, 3 defensemen, 1 goaltenders Total number of contracts: 28 Projected cap hit: $47,597,499 2018 Draft Picks: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th (CAR and VGK) Unrestricted Free Agents: Cam Ward, Lee Stempniak, Derek Ryan, Jeremy Smith, Brenden Kichton, Andrew Miller, Philip…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Canucks and UFAs, Islanders and Tavares

  On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Bob McKenzie: Ilya Kovalchuk is now 35-years old and is officially off the NHL voluntary retired list. He's now an unrestricted free agent and able to talk with NHL teams. He can't officially sign a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Chicago Blackhawks

On the New York Islanders ... Andy Graziano of WFan Sports: John Tavares last week said he will take his time with his decision. "I'm hoping I'm coming back. I love it here," Tavares said to the assembled media before adding,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bereglazov, Koskinen, Shestyorkin, Hutton, and the Panthers

On Alexei Bereglazov ... Aivis Kalnins: Alexei Bereglazov, after having his NHL contract with the Rangers terminated, is expected to sign with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL. On Mikko Koskinen ... Igor Eronko: Hearing that  will be leaving SKA and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of The End

The regular season is over, and there is a new rookie of the month. Furthermore, it is time to announce our Calder Trophy winner. Other rookies performed well but only one could take the top spot. The field was tough…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Knights, Perron and Neal … Islanders and Tavares

On the Vegas Golden Knights, David Perron and James Neal ... Sportsnet Headlines: David Perron and James Neal have been a big part of the Golden Knights season and both are pending UFAs. There is not enough money in Vegas…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ovechkin, Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Islanders, Rangers, Blues, Capitals, and Eastern Conference Race

On Alex Ovechkin ... David Pagnotta: Ovechkin has led the league in goal scoring for seven seasons now, tieing Bobby Hull for the most seasons leading. Phil Esposito lead the league in goals for six seasons, all were in a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Karlsson, Tavares and Seguin

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Arizona Sports is reporting that the Coyotes have signed goaltender Antti Raanta to a three-year contract extension worth about $4 million. Raanta entered last night…

Mark Easson