Tag: Noah Hanifin

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Krug, Krejci, Backes, Kovalchuk and Nash

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: The Bruins signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a two-year, $2.8 million deal on Friday. Getting him signed to a reasonably priced contract could play a role in trade talks leading…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Teams Eyeing Noah Hanifin … Bruins Would Rather Move Backes Over Krejci

On Noah Hanifin ... Jimmy Murphy: It has been reported already that the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks have shown serious interest in Hurricanes defenseman Noah Hanifin. The Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche are also interested. Jimmy Murphy: Things to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes are not expected to re-sign any of their roster unrestricted free agents - Brad Richardson, Kevin Connauton, Luke Schenn, and Zac Rinaldo. On the Edmonton Oilers and Milan Lucic ... Chris Nichols…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – O’Reilly, Ristolainen, Possibly Buyouts, and Grubauer

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: There has been lots of speculated the Sabres will trade forward Ryan O'Reilly by the draft. Yes, it could happen, but O'Reilly could be just another player who has…

Mark Easson

Seven NHL Teams With The Cap Space To Make Big Moves This Offseason

During a May 28 press conference prior to the start of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly projected the salary cap for 2018-19 could reach $80 million based solely on league revenue. If the NHL Players…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Hurricanes, and Kings

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN: Bob McKenzie on TSN's Insider Trading said that Auston Matthews leaving CAA for the Orr-Wasserman group probably don't affect a contract extension that much. Jeff Jackson and Judd Moldaver of Orr-Wasserman worked together on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Top 25 NHL Trade Candidates With Some Speculation Notes

On the Top 25 Trade Candidates ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at the top 25 players who could be traded this offseason. 1. Erik Karlsson - Ottawa Senators 2. Ryan O'Reilly - Buffalo Sabres 3. Mike Hoffman - Ottawa…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks … Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 and was asked if he was hearing any players being linked to the Canucks. “Not really,” said Friedman. “I think that Hanifin is obviously…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Escow, Islanders and Tavares, Hurricanes and Canucks

On Escrow ... Pierre LeBrun: "Hearing that projected escrow now for this season could drop to 8 percent; players have been paying 11.5 escrow all year. If it does end up at 8 percent, big drop from the 13.4 percent…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sabres, Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, and Canadiens

On the Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres... TSN 1040: Bob McKenzie on the Canucks and their trade interest: "We know that Vancouver has expressed interest in Hanifin. I wouldn't be surprised if Vancouver has at least expressed some interest in…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Wild, Penguins, Canucks, and Ilya Kovalchuk

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Amar Basi: Elliotte Friedman on the Noah Hanifin trade rumors: "You know what's interesting, I think Ron Francis was considering trading him too, I think there was some stuff going on." On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Hurricanes, Canucks and Noah Hanifin

On the Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes ... Rick Dhaliwal: Noah Hanifin's agent J.P Barry on the Canucks trade rumors:  "Rumours are created in certain markets looking for a young defenseman. People may be calling to see if he's available…

Mark Easson