NHL Rumors: Yakupov, Lamoriello, Oilers and Canadiens
On Nail Yakupov ... Adrian Dater: asked Nail Yakupov's agent (Larionov) if Yakupov was going to head back to the KHL: “he’s a grown man, and he will decide what’s best for him” On Lou Lamoriello ... Amar Basi: Bob McKenzie:…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Ilya Sorokin and John Tavares
On the New York Islanders and Ilya Sorokin ... Igor Eronko: Islanders goaltending prospect Ilya Sorokin doesn't want to sign with the Islanders while Garth Snow is there. Arthur Staple: Eronko has lots of Russian sources, and there is no…
NHL Rumors: 2018 Draft Picks In Play and Players Who Could Be Moved This Offseason
On 2018 draft prospect Grigori Denisenko ... Igor Eronko: Draft prospect Grigori Denisenko said that "almost every" NHL team has been in contact with him. He has two years left on his contract. Denisenko said that he will attend the…
NHL Rumors: Canucks Options At Center … John Tavares
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Mike Halford of The Athletic: Centers that the Vancouver Canucks could consider looking at this offseason. Tyler Bozak - The 32-year old and pending UFA has been tied to the Canucks for a while. Bozak…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the New York Islanders ... Amar Basi: Bob McKenzie said on Monday that the Islanders have spoken with Dean Lombardi several times, but he won't be offered a position. Amar Basi: Bob McKenzie said that Lou Lamoriello would likely…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…