NHL News: Koskinen, Virtanen, Staal, and Hjalmarsson
Oilers options for Koskinen. On waivers for a buyout. Staal re-signs with the Red Wings. Hjalmarsson is retiring
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Arizona Coyotes, and the Winnipeg Jets
Colin Miler could be one of three defensemen that the Buffalo Sabres have available. The Arizona Coyotes are looking for a depth defenseman. From untouchable to trade candidates for the Winnipeg Jets.
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes, and Seattle
The NHL Rumor mill is heating up a little as the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes are front and center.
Forward Options for the Arizona Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes entered this season looking to avoid a repeat of the poor start that doomed their playoff hopes in 2017-18. It took them 12 games before they finally got their first victory last season, edging the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3…
NHL Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division – Practical and Not Practical
Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks
On the New Rangers John Shannon: The New York Rangers are open for business. Everyone is available except for goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Furthermore, there are five teams interested in Ryan McDonagh. A little more on Ryan McDonagh.... Larry Brooks from…
NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers, Leafs and Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower-body) practiced yesterday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (upper-body) won't be in the lineup today but could play on Monday.…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Free Agency, Vrbata, Doan and Coaching Vacancy
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka made his big acquisitions in trades last week - Derek Stepan, Antti Raanta and Niklas Hjalmarsson, so it may be a quiet free agent period for…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Avs, Wild, Jets, Islanders and Blackhawks
On the trade front and speculation ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 talking about the trade front and speculation that is out there. “But when it comes to defense, this year more than any…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Senators, Panthers, Flyers and Blackhawks
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Renaud Lavoie: The Penguins asked Marc-Andre Fleury to waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft back in February and he agreed too. Only waived it for Vegas. Renaud Lavoie: Any player who has a…
Rumors and Notes: Parise, Suter, Nash, Ryan, Colaiacovo, Red Wings, Hurriances, Semin, Yandle, Penguins, Bouwmeester, and Blackhawks
Dan Rosen via twitter: Predators GM David Poile said that Nashville did everything that Suter wanted, including a big contract offer. Suter said he choose the Wild for family reasons. Darren Dreger via twitter: The ball is now in the…
Ilya Kovalchuk update #624 … Chicago may now have to move Patrick Sharp
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Ilya Kovalchuk and his agent met with Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi yesterday. Club executives didn't say much, and there is no indication if they were any closer on a deal. Kovalchuk toured…