T.J. Hughes Archives - NHL Rumors

There are some late bloomers and former draft picks from Europe, the CHL and NCAA that will interest some NHL teams.

NHL Free Agents

Free Agents: The Top European, CHL and NCAA Free Agents

There are some late bloomers and former draft picks from Europe, the CHL and NCAA that will interest some NHL teams.

Mark Easson
03/29/2024
2 minute read

The New York Rangers are interested in one of the top college free agents. On the Calgary Flames Jacob Markstrom and Nazem Kadri.

NHL Rumors: NCAA Free Agents, New York Rangers, and the Calgary Flames

The New York Rangers are interested in one of the top college free agents. On the Calgary Flames Jacob Markstrom and Nazem Kadri.

Mark Easson
03/22/2024
2 minute read

NCAA free agents to keep an on, Phil Kessel is ready to sign, and the Montreal Canadiens are going to have to make a goalie decision soon.

NHL Rumors: NCAA Free Agents, Phil Kessel, and the Montreal Canadiens

NCAA free agents to keep an on. Phil Kessel is ready to sign. The Montreal Canadiens are going to have to make a goalie decision soon.

Mark Easson
11/04/2023
2 minute read

Four ways for the Vancouver Canucks to become cap compliant for next season. College free agent centers that might interest teams.

NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks are almost capped out for next year, and some College UFA Centers

Four ways for the Vancouver Canucks to become cap compliant for next season. College free agent centers that might interest teams.

Mark Easson
03/08/2023
2 minute read

Tyler Johnson is still skating in Boston in hopes of a deal. Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill watching the Maple Leafs, but it may be more for Team Canada and not the Stars.

NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Scouting the Maple Leafs, Team Canada 4 Nations, and Tyler Johnson

Tyler Johnson is still skating in Boston in hopes of a deal. Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill…

Mark Easson
10/23/2024
2 minute read

Columbus Blue Jackets talking to teams but a short-term move doesn't make sense. Alexis Lafreniere talks are ongoing but no sense of urgency.

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the New York Rangers

Columbus Blue Jackets talking to teams but a short-term move doesn't make sense. Alexis…

Mark Easson
10/23/2024
2 minute read

Matthew Tkachuk returns to the Panthers lineup. The Stars get three players back. Juraj Slafkovsky will be out a week. Linus Ullmark remains day-to-day.

NHL Injuries

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Canadiens, Rangers, Sens, Blues, Leafs, and Canucks

Matthew Tkachuk returns to the Panthers lineup. The Stars get three players back. Juraj…

Mark Easson
10/23/2024
2 minute read

The St. Louis Blue have extended forward Jake Neighbours to a two-year contract with a $3.75 million cap hit.

NHL News

NHL News: The St. Louis Blues Extend Jake Neighbours

The St. Louis Blue have extended forward Jake Neighbours to a two-year contract with a…

Mark Easson
10/23/2024
1 minute read

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