NHL Rumors: Roman Josi, The Capitals, And Salary Cap Hell For Some
This edition of NHL Rumors takes a look first at how much it may cost to extend Roman Josi then shifts gears to some salary cap-strapped teams this summer.
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Jacob Trouba and Nazem Kadri
Jacob Trouba and Nazem Kadri figure into this issue of NHL Trade Rumors. What returns could they fetch and could Winnipeg and Toronto talk trade?
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, and Montreal Canadiens
A little chat on the Dallas Stars Matthew DeFranks of Dallas Sportsday (Live Chat): Again, it seems Dallas may buy out Valeri Nichushkin (no goals last season). He makes $2.9 million with only one year left on his deal. Dallas…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Artemi Panarin, and Sergei Bobrovsky
Arizona Coyotes search for goal scoring... Craig Morgan of The Athletic: Imagine not having one 20-goal scorer in your lineup. For a variety of reasons, that is what happened to the Arizona Coyotes this season. “It’s not just the number,”…
NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic, New Jersey, and Bob Murray
Milan Lucic, the New Jersey Devils, and Bob Murray are in this edition of NHL Rumors. It should prove to be quite an interesting summer.
NHL Rumors: Andreas Johnsson, Toronto Salary Cap, and Mats Zuccarello
Andreas Johnsson -- sign or not re-sign? Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: As Andreas Johnsson signed his qualifying offer last summer, he effectively bet on himself to produce. Johnsson delivered a 20-goal season and was one of Toronto's best forwards…
NHL Rumors: Paul Fenton, Ottawa Senators, and Tyler Myers
Paul Fenton on the Minnesota Wild Michael Russo of The Athletic (Q&A): Again, there remains a lot going on with the Minnesota Wild. Paul Fenton does not have it easy. There is a shrinking window with a team who did…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Ken Holland, Milan Lucic, and Remodeling
Ken Holland on finding a backup goalie... Jason Gregor: A goalie remains a priority but Ken Holland tends to want a goalie who will be effective in his system. That requires going out and finding one via free agency. Trade…
NHL Rumors: Mats Zuccarello, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and more
Should Mats Zuccarello and New York reunite? Larry Brooks of the New York Post: The burning question remains. Should Mats Zuccarello get an encore on the main stage at MSG? As much as there is a love affair from the fans to…
NHL Rumors: Pekka Rinne, Kyle Turris, P.K. Subban and more
Does Pekka Rinne have an expiration date? Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean: This quote says it all. "I'm healthy. I don't want to put any numbers, but at the beginning of the season, I signed two more years. In my…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers — Ken Holland and Coaching
Edmonton coaching search impacted by Buffalo's search? Kurt Leavins: Coaching searches often overlap and impact other teams' searches. This has been true with Edmonton. Buffalo contacted Sheldon Keefe, Dave Tippett, and Jacques Martin at various points. Also, there have been…
NHL Rumors: Mitch Marner, Mike Babcock, and the Defense
Mitch Marner, Mike Babcock, and the Toronto Maple Leafs Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: Mitch Marner contract talk presents as a contentious topic. Marner possesses much leverage tallying 94 points last season and an expectation of even high next year.…