NHL Free Agents: Notable UFAs in Need of a Strong Postseason
The 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs could serve as a showcase for several pending unrestricted free agents hoping to bolster their value. While regular-season performance serves as the basis for determining a player's free-agent value, a strong postseason showing can burnish…
NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Panthers, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Knights and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Defenseman Zdeno Chara signed a one-year contract extension for $5 million. There are bonuses up to $1.75 million. Pierre LeBrun: The bonuses are mostly a combination of games played and playoffs. Jimmy Murphy:…
Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers
The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Kane, Johnson, Devils, Maple Leafs and Ducks
On Evander Kane ... Kevin Kurz: Evander Kane's agent said that they are in no rush to talk to the San Jose Sharks about a contract extension at this point in time. He said it's a "mutual feeling out…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames, Kane, Karlsson, Green, Maroon and Johnson
On the Dallas Stars ... David Pagnotta: Could see the Dallas Stars acquiring a secondary scorer. The Stars need scoring depth and prefer a non-rental player. On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: Feels like the Flames won't do anything…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens, Wild, and Canucks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Renaud Lavoie: There has been lots of talk about Evander Kane. A few teams are showing some interest in Benoit Pouliot. Dan Kingerski: "I do believe Jason Botterill is learning a very important lesson right now:…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Panthers, Islanders, Rangers, and Blue Jackets
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun: After Rick Nash was dealt morning, Patrick Maroon trade talk picked up. Was told that seven teams had spoken with the Oilers. On the Florida Panthers ... Joe Smith: The Panthers are aggressively…
NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers Won’t Blow It Up, But Players Will Be Moved
The Oilers won't be blown up and it's no shocker they are looking for speed ... Paul Gazzola of NHL.com: Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli yesterday: "I'm not going to blow up the team." The Oilers are looking to 'remodel'…
Western Conference News: Flames, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Goaltender Mike Smith didn't' skate while they were on their road trip. He's still listed as day-to-day, and they'll know more when they are more settled in Calgary. There is no timetable for…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Oilers, Bruins, Lightning, and Penguins
So what about Niklas Hjalmarsson? Jamie McLennan of TSN: On the latest needs of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson would make lots of sense for the Leafs, and slots into the "Shanaplan." He is the steady presence that…
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 Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Prices Are High But The Jets Have The Assets
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets have a couple of things they've been looking at, and GM Kevin Cheveldayoff knows the prices are high. “Traditionally, prices are always going to be high, but…