NHL Rumors and Notes: Slepyshev, Aaltonen, Kovalchuk, Maroon, Blackhawks, Jackets, Wild, Lightning, Leafs, and Knights
On Anton Slepyshev ... Aivis Kalnins: "CSKA Moscow is also expected to announce the signing of Anton Slepyshev to a two-year deal." On Miro Aaltonen ... Aivis Kalnins: "Miro Aaltonen has signed with Podolsk Vitjaz of the KHL" Aivis Kalnins:…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Bruins
On the Washington Capitals ... John Shannon: As of Friday night as 7:00 PM, have been told that the Capitals hadn't offered head coach Barry Trotz a contract yet. As of that time, there had been no meetings planned. On…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Canadiens, Devils, Lightning and Hurricanes
On the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens ... Dennis Bernstein: Don't see the Kings trading for Max Pacioretty. The Kings and Canadiens did talk at the trade deadline, but they ended when the asking prices was a lot. On…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Kucherov and Miller … Rangers and Islanders
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov ... Sonny Sachdeva of Sportsnet: Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov will be entering the final year of his three-year bridge deal that carries a $4.77 million salary cap hit. Joe Smith of The…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: The Sharks and Evander Kane are finalizing a seven-year, $49 million deal (deal official this morning). It's a deal the Sharks needed to make. Last year the Sharks…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Blue Jackets and the Lightning
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Paul Fenton and Tom Fitzgerald appear to be the finalists for the vacant Minnesota Wild general managers position. Sources said that Fenton was expected to be in Minnesota yesterday for likely his final interview…
NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of February
February is over, and there is a new rookie of the month. Furthermore, it is a first year player from Tampa Bay that has burst onto the scene and took it to new heights. Other rookies performed well but only…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Sens, Flyers, Penguins and Lightning
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: The Blue Jackets reassign Nathan Gerbe to the AHL. On the Florida Panthers ... Jameson Olive: Denis Malgin will be out for a "couple weeks" with a lower-body injury. Jameson Olive: Coach…
NHL Trade Analysis: Ryan McDonagh Traded to Tampa Bay
This is one of those trades that will be a good bit more than Ryan McDonagh. The New York Rangers captain was traded to Tampa Bay. To Tampa Bay: Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller To NY Rangers: 2018 1st round picks,…
Pucks in Depth: Taylor Hall Worthy Of Hart Trophy Consideration
We’re more than halfway through the 2017-18 NHL season, which means races for the league’s major awards – like the Hart Trophy – are starting to take shape. While Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon have emerged as the favorites, and…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Lightning, Canadiens, and Senators
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Think there is a "strong possibility" that Auston Matthews could get more than Connor McDavid on his next contract - may be in…
NHL Rumors: Alex Kerfoot, David Pastrnak and Jack Eichel
On Alex Kerfoot ... Darren Dreger: A decision where Alex Kerfoot will be signing should be decided soon. Up to 10 teams had shown interest - Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, New York Islanders and the Colorado Avalanche…