NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, LA Kings, Offers Sheets, and Florida Panthers
Canucks increased their offer to Jacob Markstrom. All quiet on the Island. Two possible offer sheet candidate. Hoffman should get plenty of interest. Panthers dangling Yandle?
NHL News and Rumors: Connor McDavid, Matt Niskanen, RFAs, Buffalo Sabres, and Top Offer Sheet Candidates
Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19. Sabres start talks with one RFA but not another. Top 10 players could be offer sheet targets this offseason.
New York Islanders GM Lamoriello Will Have His Work Cut For Him This Offseason
New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello will be busy this offseason trying to re-sign RFAs Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock and Devon Toews. With just under $9 million on cap room, they’ll likely need to move some salary out.
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and the New York Islanders
Could the Canadiens buyout Karl Alzner? The Ottawa Senators could move back from the No. 5 slot. The New York Islanders may have to move out salary to re-sign RFAs
NHL News and Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, and the New York Islanders
Koivu won’t be back with the Wild next season. Flyers could look to move two players. Hart wants Elliott back. New York Islanders RFAs and UFAs, how to improve and some potential targets.
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Kraken, Golden Knights, Islanders, Rangers and Krug
Trade value for Sabres defensemen pushed down. Oilers may be not willing to pay the price for Kuemper and OEL. Quick hits on the Kraken, Golden Knights, Islanders, Rangers and Krug.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – New York Islanders
The New York Islanders top priority this offseason will be to extend RFA Mathew Barzal. The Islanders have some veteran contracts they may want to try and unload.