NHL News: Oilers, Kings, Wild, Flyers, Sharks, Lightning, Knights and Ovechkin
On the NHL-NHLPA competition committee ... Pierre LeBrun: The committee met yesterday for over five hours: new goalie chest protectors should be in place for next season; sense of group was positive on goalie review moved to Toronto situation room late…
NHL News: Coyotes, Sabres, Avs, Red Wings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Capitals
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes have signed defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to a one-year, two-way contract. Craig Morgan: Ilya Lyubushkin's will get $832,000 in the NHL, $70,000 in the AHL, a $92,500 signing bonus and up to $425,000 in…
2018 NHL Free Agents: Pacific Division — Restricted Free Agent Forwards
The offseason presents different ways to look ahead. Three of the more prominent restricted free agent defensemen from the Pacific Division were under the spotlight here. Now, we continue with the forwards. There are quite a few intriguing RFA’s out…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: The Sharks and Evander Kane are finalizing a seven-year, $49 million deal (deal official this morning). It's a deal the Sharks needed to make. Last year the Sharks…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Islanders, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Canucks
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aivis Kalnins: As previously reported, hearing that Blue Jackets prospect Elvis Merzlikisn has headed to North America to meet with agents to decide on his future. He could sign with the Blue Jackets. He…
Potential Trade Candidates For Each Team Eliminated From 2018 NHL Playoffs
With the 2018 NHL Conference Finals underway, only four teams remain from the 16 that entered this year's playoffs. The 12 eliminated clubs enter the offseason hoping to improve their rosters for next season. As often happens, those teams are…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs … John Tavares and Max Pacioretty
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmonds of the Toronto Sun: believes the best way for new Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas to make a splash is to sign pending UFA John Tavares. He'll likely have to battle former…
NHL Rumors: Keys To Nashville Predators Offseason … The Main Teams That Would Want To Talk With John Tavares
On the Nashville Predators ... Emily Kaplan of ESPN: Looking at the keys to the Nashville Predators offseason. 1. Pending RFAs Ryan Hartman and Jusse Saros - The Predators gave up a first-round pick at the trade deadline for Hartman.…
NHL Rumors: Six potential landing spots for Joe Thornton … Sharks, Hertl and Couture
Six potential landing spots for Joe Thornton ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at six teams that could be interested in Sharks pending unrestricted free agent center Joe Thornton. Winnipeg Jets - The Jets acquired Paul Stastny at the trade…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Joe Thornton and Evander Kane
On the San Jose Sharks and Joe Thornton ... Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: Forward Joe Thornton is a pending UFA and he hopes he's able to come back next year. “I want to come back, and I’m sure…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Avs, Preds, Devils, Sens, Sharks, Lightning and Knights
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have named Rod Brind'Amour as their new head coach. Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have named Don Waddell their president and general manager. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Denver Posts Avs News:…