Western Conference Players to Watch in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The focus of the playoffs primer shifts to the Western Conference as Lyle Richardson looks at which players to watch. Here is a closer look.
NHL Rumors: Should The Senators Trade Anderson Now? Will The Blues Make A Move?
Should the Senators look to move Craig Anderson? Graeme Nichols of The Athletic: Chris Johnston reported back before the draft that Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson showed a desire to be traded. Anderson's two-year extension with a $4.75 million cap…
Winners and Losers in Recent NHL Holdouts
Looking at some recent notable holdouts by NHL free agents, and how things worked out for both the player and the team in the aftermath.
NHL Rumors: Emelin, Capitals, Flames, Sabres, Canadiens and Wild
Emelin turned down the Capitals Igor Eronko: Defenseman Alexei Emelin said that he turned down a one-year offer from the Washington Capitals because it was only for one-year. On if the Calgary Flames have ever been close to trading Sam…
Pucks in Depth: Two Western Conference Teams Who Could Bounce Back in 2018-19
Every season there is plenty of turnover in the playoff picture. On average, a couple of teams per conference fail to qualify for the playoffs the year after doing so. That means the door opens for some non-playoff teams to…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Sabres and Reinhart … Blues and Parayko
Sabres still need to sign RFA forward Reinhart Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: 22-year old Sam Reinhart is still looking for a new deal. believes a long-term deal for the restricted free agent would be better for the Buffalo…
NHL Rumors: Looking Like Another Season For The Montreal Canadiens With Lots Of Salary Cap Space
Looking like another season for the Canadiens with lots of salary cap space Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens didn't spend close to the salary cap last season, and it's looking like they will enter this season…
NHL Rumors: Shumakov and Rangers … Coyotes Trade Talk From The Draft
KHLs Shumakov hoping to land with the Rangers? Aivis Kalnins: There is some belief that holdout Sergei Shumakov is hoping for CSKA to release him from his contract so that he could sign with the New York Rangers. The…
NHL Rumors: de Haan, Maroon, Hurricanes, Penguins, Canadiens, Sharks, Blues and Maple Leafs
On Calvin de Haan ... Pierre LeBrun: Calvin de Haan was still undecided and they are being patient. Some of the teams that were in on John Tavares showed interest in de Haan. Has other interest as well. Brian Lawton:…
NHL News and Notes: KHL, Voynov, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Islanders, Sharks, Blues and Golden Knights
On KHL Signings ... Aivis Kalnins: Viktor Antipin signs with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. Aivis Kalnins: Antipin will make around $2 million a season. Aivis Kalnins: Nikolai Kulemin sign with Metallug Magnitogorsk for three years. On Slava Voynov ... Aivis…