Tag: San Jose Sharks

NHL Trade: Ottawa Senators Trade Mike Hoffman To The San Jose Sharks

The Ottawa Senators have traded forward Mike Hoffman, defenseman Cody Donaghey and a 2020 5th round pick to the San Jose Sharks for forward Mikkel Boedker, defenseman Julius Bergman and a 2020 6th round pick. The 28-year old Hoffman was…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Stars, Sabres, Kovalchuk, Lucic, Hutton, Grubauer and Carlson

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: Have been told that trading Marian Hossa's contract this offseason is a "priority" for the Blackhawks. On the Dallas Stars ... Jim Matheson: The Stars 2017 first-round pick Miro Heiskanen is heading to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk Sweepstakes Galore

The Kovalchuk Suitors … Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Pierre LeBrun and other ESPN pundits believe that Kovalchuk may have as many as eight teams on his radar. The New York Islanders were thought to have interest but that does not…

Chris Wassel

Potential Destinations For Free Agent Winger Ilya Kovalchuk

After a five-year absence, Ilya Kovalchuk is preparing to return to the NHL. The left winger "retired" in 2013, allowing him to break his 15-year contract with the New Jersey Devils to sign with KHL club SKA St. Petersburg. Having…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: The Top Destinations for Pending Free Agent John Tavares

On the Vegas Golden Knights  ... Amir Basu: Pierre McGuire on the Golden Knights: "I think Vegas will be a strong contender for John Tavares, I really do, also for John Carlson, George McPhee drafted him." On John Tavares ... Matt…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Maple Leafs, Kings, Sharks, Ducks, Islanders and What It Might Cost To Sign Him

On Ilya Kovalchuk and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1050 talking about 35-year old free agent Ilya Kovalchuk. Kovalchuk is able to meet with teams now and visited the Los…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: At Least Nine Teams Interested In Ilya Kovalchuk … The Boston Bruins Are One Of Them

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 and was talking about which teams are interested in free agent forward Ilya Kovalchuk. “I’m going to give you a list of teams that I…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Potential NHL Buyout Candidates

On Potential NHL buyouts ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Reports have the San Jose Sharks buying out defenseman Paul Martin. Such a move would see the Sharks save $2.83 million in salary cap space this season. This could…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: LA Kings, San Jose Sharks and the Carolina Hurricanes

  On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The Kings met Ilya Kovalchuk, but wouldn't say that he's Plan A for them. Their main priority is to add offense this offseason, as well as getting younger and faster. Dennis Bernstein:…

Mark Easson

NHL Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division – Practical and Not Practical

Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Top 12 2018 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents

On the Top 12 2018 NHL unrestricted free agents ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at the top 12 NHL free agents for this offseason, and some rumors and notes that are linked to the players. 1. John Tavares -…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agent Signing Analysis: Evander Kane Stays In San Jose

The San Jose Sharks eliminated in the second round by the Vegas Golden Knights had a decision to make.  Would they re-sign Evander Kane or let him walk? It is an answer that would come quickly. Evander Kane Re-Signs in…

Chris Wassel