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:…
Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Kings, Predators, Canucks, Knights, Jets, and Playoff Races
On Goaltender Interference ... Jon Rosen: The Board of Governors approves the changes to coach's challenges on goaltender interference. New standard decided by "the NHL Situation Room (which shall include a former referee in the Officiating Department in the decision-making process)…
Western Conference News: Flames, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canucks, Knights, Jets, and Playoff Races
On the Calgary Flames ... Darren Haynes: Forward Kris Versteeg has been activated off the IR after missing the past 49 games. On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Defenseman Marc Methot could be out a little while with a…
Pacific Division: Vegas Golden Knights Season Outlook
Forwards Playmaker Jonathan Marchessault led the 2016-17 Panthers with 30 goals, finishing third on Florida with 51 points. He should contribute to the Knights’ top man-advantage unit and, on an expiring contract, be extra motivated. One major Vegas wildcard is…
NHL Rumors: Williams, Thornton, Kings, Da Costa, Radulov, Panthers and Iginla
On Justin Williams ... Darren Dreger: Justin Williams has narrowed his list down to three or four teams. The Captials don't appear to be an option for Williams anymore. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The Kings are…
NHL Expansion Draft: Florida Panthers Primer
The Panthers took a large step back after winning the Atlantic Division in 2016, locking up most of their core players and adding a pair of high-priced free agent defensemen last summer. GM Dale Tallon is back in control of…
NHL Rumors: A Quick Trade Market Summary and Alex Ovechkin
Quick trade market summary ... Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: There is a large number of teams that are looking to move out bloated contracts. Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee said he doesn't expect to move up on…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Bruins, Devils, Lightning, Flames, Stars and Sharks
On the Philadelpia Flyers ... Adam Gretz of Pro Hockey Talk: Goaltender Steve Mason left last night's game early with possibly a hand injury. The Flyers didn't say what the issues was, nor his status. Philadelphia Flyers: GM Ron Hextall said…
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…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Blue Jackets, Ducks and Flames
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Aside from re-signing Vincent Trocheck, Reilly Smith and maybe Brian Campbell, the Panthers should have enough cap space to go after an upper-tier defenseman like Jason Demers, Jacob Trouba or…
NHL Trade: Panthers Send Savard and a 2nd to the Devils
The Florida Panthers have traded the contract of Marc Savard and a 2018 2nd round pick to the New Jersey Devils for Graham Black and Paul Thompson. Savard has not played since the 2010-11 season. Savard carries a $4,027,143 cap…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Oilers, Canucks, College Free Agents, Expansion and More
Friedman's 30 thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Senators coach Dave Cameron and owner Eugene Melnyk have long history, but ... “Eugene Melnyk loves Dave Cameron,” one opposing NHL executive said Tuesday. “But business is business.” Cameron on the…