Buyout Candidates: Atlantic Division
We’re now only a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know, the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning Need To Find More Offense From Their Blueline
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: As reported earlier, Lightning prospect Nikita Gusev is expected to a sign a contract extension with his KHL team. There are no plans for him to come over to North America for…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Source saying that Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Nikita Gusev doesn't have any immediate plans to come over to North America. He's looking to sign an extension in the KHL. Igor Eronko: Gusev…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have shown that they have lacked true grit in past years, and more recently in Games 3 and 4. Chris Neil was added for Game 5, replacing…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jeff Peterson of the Vancouver Province: For those who think that the Vancouver Canucks will trade Daniel and Henrik Sedin before next years trade deadline, they might need to rethink that. The Sedin's will be…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said that the 24-year old Nathan Beaulieu was "at a crossroads" and that "the clock was ticking" on his developement. The clock may have sped up after…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Panthers, Sabres, and Lightning
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The Los Angeles Kings were trying hard to sign college free agent defenseman Neal Pionk (signing with the Rangers). John Hoven: Spencer Foo is the last of the four college free agents…
Pucks in Depth: Who should win the Norris Trophy?
The NHL recently announced Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns, and Victor Hedman are this year's three finalists for the Norris Trophy. Below I will look at the case each player has for the award before sharing my winner. Erik Karlsson -…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Wild and Sharks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Igor Eronko: Source saying that Viktor Antipin has terminated his deal with Magnitogorsk Metallurg (KHL) to sign the Sabres. Aivis Kalnins: Source saying that a deal between the Sabres and Antipin could happen sooner than…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of Wrong Side of the Redline: (mailbag) is 99 percent sure that Antti Niemi won't be back with the Stars next season, likely a buyout. Kari Lehtonen will be back but in a…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Capitals, Predators, Ducks, Stars, Lightning and Bruins
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Carl Hagelin is close to returning and is listed as day-to-day. He took some limited contact at practice yesterday. Pens Inside Scoop: Goaltender Matt Murray is still…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Flames, Coyotes, Kings, Panthers and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun: Heard that the Sabres have interviewed Bill Guerin for their vacant GM position. There have been several others who have interviewed or will be interviewed. On the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Arizona Coyotes,…