NHL Free Agents: Available UFA Forwards That Could Be Bargain Signings
And now, phase two of free agency sets in. On July 1st, the NHL’s unrestricted free agency period began, with a flurry of signings in the first few hours Four hours into Free Agency and we have added 72 contracts…
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators – Duchene, Top-Six, Free Agents
On the Nashville Predators ... Pierre LeBrun: (on Poile saying he doesn't want to trade any of the defense) It means they are going to have to get creative if they want to trade for Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene. It…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Habs, Rangers, Devils, Jackets, Flames, Preds, and Jets
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Centers Tyler Johnson, Vladislav Namestnikov and Cedric Paquette left last night's game early with lower-body injury. Coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update any of them after…
Western Conference Injuries: Jets, Blackhawks, Wild and Predators
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun: Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec had arthroscopic knee surgery yesterday and could be out up to a month. “The normal window is two to three weeks for a player,”…
2017 NHL Trade Deadline: Winners and Losers
With the 2017 trade deadline now a thing of the past, let's take a closer look at some of the winners and losers based on moves made (or not made) leading up to Wednesday's 3 p.m. deadline. Trade Deadline Winners…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Sens, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Pens, Hurricanes, Stars and Preds
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Steven Stamkos took part in his full team skate. On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren: Forward Chris Neil will be out for "weeks" after breaking his finger according to coach Guy…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Penguins, Coyotes and Devils
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... David Pagnotta: Some teams have spoken with the Toronto Maple Leafs about forward Josh Leivo. He has one year left on his deal. On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: The Calgary Flames are…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Despite his struggles this season, the Detroit Red Wings will likely protect Petr Mrazek for the expansion draft. That would mean that both Jimmy Howard and Jared…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Islanders, Coyotes and Senators
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: The Edmonton Oilers were watching the Stars. Could be looking at Patrick Sharp. The Stars are trying to get rid of a goalie. Jim Matheson: Craig MacTavish has watched the past two Buffalo…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Depth Options Up Front
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher could be looking to add some depth upfront in case of injuries and fatigue down the stretch. “That’s why you’re always talking to see if…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Five Cheap Deadline Targets
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly.com: The Philadelphia Flyers are still in the wildcard race, but have a few teams ahead of them who have games in hand. There aren't really any trades that GM Ron Hextall…
NHL Trade Deadline: Three Rentals Teams Should Target
With the trade deadline just around the corner, many general managers are laying the groundwork for potential trades to improve their team's chances of a) qualifying for the playoffs and b;) making some noise once they get there. As is…