NHL Rumors: Senators, Leafs, Penguins, Russell and Ristolainen
On the Ottawa Senators ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Ottawa Senators are watching Dennis Seidenberg at the World Cup of Hockey, and he'll likely sign with them after. Simmons wonders what rule the Toronto Maple Leafs will stretch…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: The Senators are still looking at some free agent forwards and could bring in one for depth. They are also looking at a possible PTO for defenseman. Ian Mendes: Senators GM Pierre Dorion on TSN…
Rumors and Notes: Avs, Senators, Stars and Bruins
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: The Avalanche could name a new head coach as soon as today - will be this week. They completed their interview process on Monday. Terry Frei and Mike Chambers: Bob Boughner (Sharks assistant…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Flames, Avs, Penguins and Senators
On Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames and the World Cup of Hockey ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan and Jacob Trouba are scheduled to play in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey, and all currently don't have contracts…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Avs, Stars, Senators and Coyotes
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings and RFA defenseman Ryan Sproul are expected to get a one-year contract done before the start of training camp. Sproul is no longer waiver exempt and would…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Coyotes, Avalanche and Senators
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Source saying the Arizona Coyotes and free agent Radim Vrbata are close to finalizing a one-year deal. An announcement could come today. The Coyotes desperately needed a top-six right winger.…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Las Vegas, Senators and Ceci
On the Dallas Stars ... Matt Larkin: Spoke with Stars GM Jim Nill the other day and he said it's all quiet on the goalie trade front at the moment. They will be sticking with Antti Niemi and Kari Lehtonen…
NHL Atlantic Division: Rink Rumblings Grading The Summer
After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the NHL five weeks prior to the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of need through trades and…
Pucks In Depth: On Mike Hoffman and Sam Gagner
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) After a lengthy negotiation the Ottawa Senators and Mike Hoffman managed to agree to a contract extension in advance of arbitration, as Hoffman put pen to paper on a four-year deal worth $5.1875 million per season. From the…
NHL Signings: Senators, Red Wings and Predators
On the Ottawa Senators and Mike Hoffman ... Bruce Garrioch in the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators signed winger Mike Hoffman to a four-year contract worth $20.75 million deal - a $5.185 million salary cap hit. “It’s just a great…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and RFAs
On the New York Rangers ... Andy Graziano: The Rangers may not be finished after the Derick Brassard - Mika Zibanejad trade. Hearing that they are back in on Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. EJ Hradek: Though it's possible, don't see the…
NHL Rumors: Hoffman, Johansson, Vrbata, Top Remaining UFAs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ryan McKenna of the Globe and Mail: The Senators and Mike Hoffman have an arbitration hearing set for August 4th. “We’re in the midst of trying to sign a new contract here,” Hoffman said, whose…