NHL Rumors: Torey Krug, Calgary Flames, and Jonathan Quick
Is Torey Krug getting traded? Oh hell no! Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now: An NHL executive was asked whether there was any trade chatter with Torey Krug. The simple answer was NO! Here is a bit more from Don…
NHL Rumors: Pat Maroon, Mikko Rantanen, and Dallas Stars
Pat Maroon does not want to quit St. Louis yet Lou Korac of NHL.com (Personal Blog): Again, these are impressions from Lou Korac on Pat Maroon. https://twitter.com/lkorac10/status/1152621552715948033 This is the quote from Pat Maroon: "I would love to be with…
NHL Rumors: Salary Arbitration and Mitch Marner
If a player makes it to salary arbitration then lookout Craig Custance of The Athletic: Unfortunately, players make it to arbitration often walk away in the long run. Over the last ten years, 27 players have gone to arbitration. Within…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Fiala, Joel Eriksson Ek, and New York Rangers
What deals could Kevin Fiala and Joel Eriksson Ek receive? Michael Russo of The Athletic: With most of Paul Fenton's offseason done, there are two more pieces of business left. Those would be re-signing Joel Eriksson Ek and Kevin Fiala.…
NHL Rumors: Rasmus Ristolainen, Milan Lucic, Jesse Puljujarvi, and more
What can Edmonton get for Milan Lucic and Jesse Puljujarvi? Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic: It is not automatic that Milan Lucic stays in Edmonton this season. Lucic owed just $16 million of actual money as opposed to $24 million…
NHL Rumors: Charlie McAvoy and Chuck Fletcher
Charlie McAvoy big deal? Maybe not so fast... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: A myriad of arguments is used as to why Charlie McAvoy is not near that level of a Zach Werenski. The one clear aspect is health.…
NHL Rumors: Nikita Gusev. Braden Holtby, RFA/UFA lists
Should Minnesota explore acquiring Nikita Gusev? Michael Russo of The Athletic (mailbag): Minnesota needs to make the playoffs and that is the edict. So, pondering any options to upgrade the forward core has to be considered. That includes looking at…
NHL Rumors: Salary Cap Hell, Pavel Buchnevich, and more
What Boston might do about their salary cap problem Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Alas, the Boston Bruins possess about $8.1 million in cap space. The problem lies in the fact they have Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo to…
NHL Rumors: Brock Boeser, Mikko Rantanen, Patrik Laine, and Kyle Connor
A few more dollars for Brock Boeser? Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: It's all about term and money for the Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser. The intriguing part is the cap comparables that Boeser draws himself to -- Johnny…
NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic, Jesse Puljujarvi, Mike Smith, and more
The moving of Milan Lucic? Ed Duhatschek of The Athletic: With Michael Ferland signing in Vancouver last week, Milan Lucic's chances of going home shrunk to all but zero. A Milan Lucic for James Neal swap makes some sense for…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Kris Russell, Matt Benning, and Darnell Nurse
Edmonton Oilers Kris Russell and Matt Benning are possible trade targets in this edition of NHL Rumors. Also, the projection of Darnell Nurse is explored.
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins: Marcus Pettersson, Nikita Gusev, and Nick Bjugstad
Pittsburgh is in the NHL Rumors as they have to get cap compliant but cannot afford Nikita Gusev. Signing Marcus Pettersson is a priority and the RFA's.