NHL News: Canucks, Islanders, Lapointe, Lacroix, and the Kings

The Canucks re-sign Graovac. Islanders acquire Timashov. Lapointe’s cancer in remission. Pierre Lacroix passes away. Kings initial rebuild is over.

NHL Rumors: Wayne Simmonds, Minnesota Wild, LA Kings, Matt Murray, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Wayne Simmonds free to talk to teams. Wild may not have the assets for a Blue Jackets goaltender. Matt Murray was almost traded. Dreger on the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending situation

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins

Teams calling the Ottawa Senators about the No. 5 pick. Their options in the top five. Krug’s rights likely on the move after their latest contract offer.

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Minnesota Wild

The Buffalo Sabres haven’t considered not qualifying Brandon Montour. The Minnesota Wild will be searching for a top centerman this offseason.

NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Panthers, Wild, and the Predators

Kings interested in Tim Stutzle? Oilers notes on Andreas Athanasiou and Jesse Puljujarvi. Quick hits on the Panthers, Wild and Predators. Keys to the offseason for the Nashville Predators.

COVID-19 Creates Uncharted Territory For NHL Scouts And Draft Prospects

The Frozen Four, junior playoffs and the Memorial Cup were cancelled. The NHL draft combine and the actual 2020 draft have been postponed. It is new territory for teams, scouts and draft prospects.

The Latest Status of the 2020 NHL Draft

The 2020 NHL draft was scheduled for the end of June in Montreal but has been postponed. We are still able to watch tape, make notes, and adjusting rankings.