NHL News and Notes: Expansion, Sens, Coyotes, Ducks, Canadiens, Leafs, Canucks, Knights and Captials
Catching up on some NHL news and notes from the past couple days ... On League news and notes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Board of Governors won't be voting on Seattle expansion during the June meetings. Nick Cotsonika: Gary Bettman…
NHL Rumors: Potential Offseason Trade Targets
Looking at 24 players who could be trade candidates this offseason ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Taking a look at some players who could be dealt this offseason if the right offer comes in. Oscar Klefbom - Edmonton Oilers -…
NHL News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Predators, Islanders, Rangers and Senators
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have signed 2017 second-round draft pick Alexandre Texier to an entry-level contract. He will play in Finland again next season. On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: The Canadiens…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Lucic, Sekara, No. 10, And Their Need On The Blue Line
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Oilers fans keep bringing up trade proposals for forward Milan Lucic and defenseman Andrej Sekera. They aren't going anywhere. "A) Both have No Movement Clauses. B) Both have massive negative value due to poor…
2018 NHL Free Agents: Atlantic Division – Restricted Free Agents
The offseason presents a myriad of ways to look at what is ahead. Last month, we took a look at some of the cheaper unrestricted free agents - here, here and here. Now, we begin the spotlight on the restricted…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Avs, Preds, Devils, Sens, Sharks, Lightning and Knights
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have named Rod Brind'Amour as their new head coach. Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have named Don Waddell their president and general manager. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Denver Posts Avs News:…
NHL Rumors: Kupari, Senators, Maple Leafs and Stars
On 2018 Draft prospect Rasmus Kupari ... Igor Eronko: Potential 2018 first-round draft pick Rasmus Kupari has said that he'll play in Finland for another two years as he believes it's better for his development. On the Ottawa Senators ...…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Hurricanes and Senators
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The acquisition of Marcus Kruger may signal the end of Brad Richardson's tenure with the Coyotes. GM John Chayka didn't rule out re-signing the pending UFA, he knows the market…
NHL Rumors: 2018 Draft Picks In Play and Players Who Could Be Moved This Offseason
On 2018 draft prospect Grigori Denisenko ... Igor Eronko: Draft prospect Grigori Denisenko said that "almost every" NHL team has been in contact with him. He has two years left on his contract. Denisenko said that he will attend the…
NHL News: Coyotes, Hurricanes, Oilers, Kings, Senators, Penguins, Sharks and Canucks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes won't renew the contract for assistant GM Chris O'Hearn. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... John Shannon: Rick Dudley signed on as the VP of Hockey Operation for the Hurricanes. Don Waddell…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Stars, Wild, Senators, Sharks, Capitals and Jets
On first overall picks ... Andrew Walker: Since 1987 (31-years ago) there have only been five first overall draft picks that have won the Stanley Cup: Mike Modano, Vincent Lecavalier, Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury. On the Carolina…
NHL News: Senators, Flyers, Penguins, Canucks, Capitals and Jets
On the Ottawa Senators ... John Shannon: GM Pierre Dorion and head coach Guy Boucher will meet next Monday to discuss his future. There is no timetable on when they will make a decision on his future. On the Philadelphia…