NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Buffalo Sabres
On the New York Islanders ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Islanders could look to be buyers this season. Acquiring a goaltender could put them over the top. The Islanders have the assets to go after…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Golden Knights, Iginla, Oilers and Houston
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: 30 Thoughts roundup. Even if the Colorado Avalanche continue to win, it's still unlikely that Matt Duchene stays. still thinks he wants a fresh start. They might be now looking at non-NHL prospects, focusing on left-handed…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Top Five Trade Destinations for Matt Duchene
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: Wondering if the easiest solutions for the Oilers and Leon Draisaitl is a two-year bridge deal with a $6 million salary cap hit. David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Hard to argue that…
NHL Expansion Draft: New York Islanders Primer
The New York Islanders have some decisions to make that will not be easy. From a numbers standpoint, it appeared the 7F/3D/1G setup benefitted New York. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some…
NHL Rumors: Trade Bait and Vegas Holding All The Cards
List of the top players who could get traded this offseason ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Teams will be looking to make moves instead of losing players for nothing in the expansion draft. Teams like the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota…
NHL Rumors: Potential Buyouts and the New York Islanders
On Buyouts ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at players that could be bought out if they can't be traded or moved to Vegas: Dan Girardi (NYR), Marc Staal (NYR), Antti Niemi (DAL), Kevin Bieksa (ANA), Benoit Pouliot (EDM), Francois…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Islanders, Panthers, and Golden Knights
On Coaches, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie: "I don't see any scenario at this point where Jon Cooper is in trouble w/ the #TBLightning." Joe Smith: McKenzie's comments are consistent…
2016-17 Top 10 New York Islanders Prospects
The Islanders franchise seems to be stuck in a perpetual rebuilding phase. The team has had an impressive crop of promising prospects for what seems like several years but the kids need to take the next step and start making…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sens, Canucks, Isles, Coyotes and Rangers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Simon Despres on the LTIR. Despres carries a $3.7 million salary cap hit, giving them some financial flexibility. Cap Friendly: The Ducks putting Despres on the LTIR likely happened before Saturday's roster…
NHL Injuries: Wild, Panthers, Stars, Penguins, Rangers and More
On the Minnesota Wild ... Dane Mizutani: Wild coach Bruce Boudreau didn't provide any update on Jared Spurgeon or Erik Haula. Dane Mizutani: Spurgeon is out with an upper-body injury. Haula looked like he was limping after practice, so might be…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Isles, Blackhawks, Pens and More
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Lisa Dillman: The Kings hockey ops said that Jonathan Quick didn't have surgery and has opted for a procedure that doesn't involve surgery. Lisa Dillman: Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that they are expecting Quick…
Quick Hits: Kucherov, Waivers, Rosters Moves and Injuries
On Nikita Kucherov ... Bryan Burns: The Lightning and Nikita Kucherov agreed on a three-year deal with a salary cap $4.766 million cap hit. Renaud Lavoie: Contract breakdown: $4.25 million in 2016-17, $4.5 million in 2017-18 and $5.5 million in…