Tag: Nick Schmaltz

NHL Rumors: Is NHL Free Agency Dead?

Nick Schmaltz signed a big extension last week, taking another big name off the free agent board. Is NHL free agency dead?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Zach Whitecloud, Erik Haula, and Nick Schmaltz

Half the league inquired about Zach Whitecloud. Could the Predators re-sign Erik Haula? The Utah Mammoth and Nick Schmaltz working on an extension.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Trocheck, Schmaltz, Hurricanes, and a Trade Came In Too Late

The New York Rangers think they can get more for Vincent Trocheck later. Quick Hits on Nick Schmaltz, Carolina Hurricanes, and one trade came in too late.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs, Wings, Mammoth, Canucks, Predators, Ducks, Kraken, and Blues

It's trade deadline day, and we're seven hours away. Some quick hit rumors involving Avs, Wings, Mammoth, Canucks, Predators, Ducks, Kraken, and Blues.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Utah Mammoth, and the Philadelphia Flyers

It's quiet on Owen Tippett, but there's an idea of what it might cost. The Utah Mammoth are looking for a top-six forward.

Mark Easson

2026 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted Centers

It's not pretty if you're a team looking for a top-six center and were hoping you could sign one in NHL free agency.

Mark Easson

2026 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted Skaters

The 2026 NHL free agent class hasn't turned out like many had been hoped. A list of all NHL free agents who could hit free agency on July 1st

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Patrik Laine, and Potential Destinations

If the Montreal Canadiens want to trade Patrik Laine, they'll need to retain salary and/or sweeten the pot. Potential destinations for Laine.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings GM Ken Holland Next Job is to Get a Center

The Los Angeles Kings acquired Artemi Panarin, but the next position of need is down the middle at the center position.

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, and the Utah Mammoth

The St. Louis Blues should net a nice return if they move Brayden Schenn. The Utah Mammoth and Nick Schmaltz are not worrying about an extension right now.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Devils, and 10 Players Who Could Be ‘Own Rentals’

The Maple Leafs would need money retained on Dougie Hamilton. 10 pending UFA who could become 'own rentals' or do they get moved despite their teams still in the playoff race?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The 2026 Free Agent Class is Getting Weaker and It May Get Worse

2026 NHL unrestricted free agent class won't be what many would have been hoping for. Times are changing with this salary cap era, and what might end up happening because of it.

Mark Easson