NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk and Alex Ovechkin
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman last night during the Predators-Penguins game. “There were reports this week that Ilya Kovalchuk would stay in the KHL and not come back to North America,” Friedman said during Saturday…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Carolina Hurricanes
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: (mailbag) The Sharks will likely be looking to boost their offense this offseason and it might have to cost them a defenseman or two. The Sharks blueline is…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Ryan Miller, Chris Tanev and Alex Edler
On the Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Miller, Chris Tanev and Alex Edler ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning thinks that he can convince UFA goaltender Ryan Miller to re-sign with the team. Jacob Markstrom's three-year, $11…
NHL Rumors: Lee, Rutta, Canucks and Sharks
On Chris Lee ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing the defenseman Chris Lee has left Magnitagorsk Metallurg of the KHL to pursue NHL options. On the Jan Rutta ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Source saying that the Chicago Blackhawks are one of…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Stars, Golden Knights, Penguins and Flames
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Armstrong is hoping to get goaltender Martin Jones signed to a contract extension this offseason. The 27-year old is entering the final year of his…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: If the Maple Leafs are not able to re-sign Brian Boyle and are looking for a short-term fix while Frederik Gauthier recovers from his injury, what about Dominic…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Sharks and Lee
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe: New Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that he wants to have a coach named before the draft. On the New York Rangers ... Sean Hartnett: Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault: "We're definitely looking at…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Some Teams That Might/Might Not Be Interested
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: There had been some teams that were questioning whether it was within the rules for Devils to do a Ilya Kovalchuk sign-and-trade. League source confirms that it is allowed. Mike Morreale: Devils GM Ray…
Pucks in Depth: Who should win the Norris Trophy?
The NHL recently announced Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns, and Victor Hedman are this year's three finalists for the Norris Trophy. Below I will look at the case each player has for the award before sharing my winner. Erik Karlsson -…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Wild and Sharks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Igor Eronko: Source saying that Viktor Antipin has terminated his deal with Magnitogorsk Metallurg (KHL) to sign the Sabres. Aivis Kalnins: Source saying that a deal between the Sabres and Antipin could happen sooner than…
Western Injuries Non-Playoffs: Kings, Sharks, Wild and Blackhawks
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: The LA Kings announced yesterday the following medical procedures. Tyler Toffoli - had minor surgery on his left knee and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. Derek Forbort - had minor…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Thornton, Marleau, Jones, Vlasic and Couture
On the San Jose Sharks ... Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Both Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau are 37 years old and are free agents on July 1st. Both want to continue playing. Logan Couture and Marc-Edouard…