NHL Rumors: Teams Granted Permission To Speak With Erik Karlsson’s Reps
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... David Satriano of NHL.com: Senators general manager Pierre Dorion on Sunday. "We don't really want to talk about roster players, contract negotiations, trades, all these things, but I think we owe it to…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and Flyers
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle: The Sharks continue to have contract talks with free agent Dylan DeMelo. GM Doug Wilson did say that they are comfortable going forward with Tim Heed, Joakim Ryan and Radim Simek if need be.…
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…
NHL Rumors: Ryan O’Reilly – Sabres, Blues, and Sharks
On the Buffalo Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly ... Pierre LeBrun: "Was just emailing with a source from league head office on this. Sabres got clarification from the NHL that while ROR bonus was payable today, they've got until midnight tonight…
NHL Rumors and ‘Signings’: Leafs and Tavares, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Oilers, Wild and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares ... Elliotte Friedman: There is now official confirmation that John Tavares did not sign last night and is only eligible to sign a seven-year deal. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It appears that…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Panarin, Cole, and Free Agency
On the Columbus Blue Jackets, Artemi Panarin, and Free Agency ... Darren Dreger: Teams that could make sense to trade for Blue Jackets Artemi Panarin include San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders,…
NHL Rumors: Bruins – Team FA, Nash and Khudobin … John Tavares
On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on their free agents: “I’ve stayed in contact. I think the goaltending one is probably going in a different direction at this point but I’ve stayed in contact with all…
NHL Rumors: Buyouts, Czarnik, de Haan, O’Reilly, Hurricanes, Wild, Blues and Sharks
On buyouts ... Renaud Lavoie: The Montreal Canadiens put Steve Mason on unconditional waivers to purpose of buying out his contract. Here are the Steve Mason buyout details via @CapFriendly pic.twitter.com/G7k3GP5xru — Aivis Kalniņš (@A_Kalnins) June 30, 2018 Tyler Ennis…
NHL Rumors: John Tavares – Islanders, Sharks, and Maple Leafs
On John Tavares ... John Shannon: John Tavares flew back to Toronto yesterday: "In no way does that mean a final decision had been made." John Shannon: Tavares and CAA had spent the previous day going through all the details…
Murky Max Pacioretty Rumors and Notes From The Draft Weekend
At the draft last weekend the Los Angles Kings and Montreal Canadiens were talking about a potential Max Pacioretty trade. Reports were that a deal had been worked out but needed Pacioretty to agree to a contract extension. An…
Plenty of Talent Still Available in 2018 NHL Trade Market
The NHL free-agent market opens on July 1. In the coming days, the destinations of unrestricted free agents such as New York Islanders center John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk, and Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny…