NHL Rumors: Jake DeBrusk and Richard Panik
Jake DeBrusk sees the RFA template via McAvoy and Carlo Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Jake DeBrusk saw what the future may hold for him as far as his next contract (likely next summer). The eventual restricted free agent…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Marc Bergevin, Trade Potential, and Max Domi
Marc Bergevin has Montreal in prime position to make trades Eric Engels of SportsNet: Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin possesses an abundance of riches and pieces to dangle in trades. Yes, Montreal did little in the summer but there are…
NHL Rumors: David Backes, Ken Holland, and more
Is the David Backes "Injury" Boston's salvation? NBC Sports Boston Joe Haggerty: The Boston Bruins eyeing salary-cap help in any way are hoping that David Backes is injured. That is one option. Another choice involves praying one of their injured…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Jake Gardiner, Ken Holland, and more
The Arizona Coyotes avoided the RFA meltdown BUT..... Craig Morgan of The Athletic: John Chayka avoided the logjam by signing players like Christian Dvorak, Jacob Chychrun, and Nick Schmaltz to longer deals early in the process. This was to avoid…
NHL Rumors: Charlie McAvoy, Loui Eriksson, and Mitch Marner
The Charlie McAvoy waiting game... Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic: No player wants to wait and play the "chicken game" with management. Unfortunately, the RFA jam-up has caused too many players to have to sit and wait until September at…
NHL Rumors: Niklas Kronwall, Jim Benning, and the Minnesota Wild
The Niklas Kronwall indecision in the decision... From Abel To Yzerman (Paul Kukla and George Malik): As August rolls along, it has become clear that Niklas Kronwall will take his sweet time in any decision made. The information has been…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Mathew Tkachuk, Sebastian Aho, and some signings
Mathew Tkachuk and Sebastian Aho made headlines in different ways. Aho has his deal while Tkachuk waits. There are also a few signings yesterday.
NHL Rumors: Bill Guerin, The CBA, More Wild Fallout, and Winnipeg RFA’s
Bill Guerin second interview with the Minnesota Wild Michael Russo of The Athletic: Again, Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild met on Thursday. This was before some candidates even got their first encounter with Craig Leopold and Matt Majka. It…
NHL Rumors: Jesse Puljujarvi, Zach Werenski, and the RFA Standstill
Jesse Puljujarvi and the Edmonton Oilers again... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers ruined many a young prospect in their time. Jesse Puljujarvi remains far from an exception. Nail Yakupov appears to be the closest comparison as he…
NHL Rumors: Juuso Valimaki, Detroit’s defense, , and David Poile
Jusso Valimaki Tears ACL; Calgary Flames Regroup Scott Cruickshank of The Athletic: Calgary deals with a devastating blow to their defense as Jusso Valimaki tore his ACL. This means Valimaki may miss the entire 2019-20 season or a good portion…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Labanc fallout, Yaroslav Askarov, and Charlie McAvoy
Digging into the Kevin Labanc signing... Adam Kimelman of NHL.com: Alas, the quotable quotes expected to come out from San Jose at some point. Here is one from Kevin Labanc. “I did [GM Doug Wilson] a big favor ... taking…
NHL Rumors: All About the Washington Capitals
Back into the Braden Holtby dilemma and more Washington Capitals... Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic recently wrote (mailbag): Again, Braden Holtby gets asked about frequently and for good reason. The goalie won a Stanley Cup and has been such an…