Analysis of Trades Leading Up to 2018 NHL Draft
The days leading up to the NHL Draft weekend usually brings about some notable activity in the trade market. This year is no exception. There's already been a notable player-for-player swap between the Montreal Canadiens and Arizona Coyotes, followed by…
NHL Rumors: Who Could Be Interested in O’Reilly? Who Is Looking To Make A Move?
On the Buffalo Sabres and four potential suitors for Ryan O'Reilly ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly could be moved at the draft on Friday. He has five years left on his deal at a $7.5…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Boedker Trade, Tavares, Thornton and Kovalchuk
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: With the Sharks trades yesterday, they were able to move out the remaining two years and $8 million contract of Mikkel Boedker. “This series of trades has allowed…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens … Eight To 10 Expressed Some Interest In Ilya Kovalchuk
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1290 and was talking about the Montreal Canadiens and how there is likely more change coming. “And I think certainly in the case of the…
NHL Trade: San Jose Sharks Quickly Flip Mike Hoffman To The Florida Panthers
The San Jose Sharks have traded Mike Hoffman and a 2018 7th round pick to the Florida Panthers for a 2019 2nd round pick, 2018 4th round pick (via Vegas) and 2018 5th round pick. Florida Panthers: Panthers GM Dale…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…