NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Big-Game Hunting For Blue Line Help Or Not?
On the Edmonton Oilers ... The Fourth Period: TFP reported earlier this season that the Oilers held trade talks involving defenseman Oscar Klefbom, and those trade talks are expected to continue this offseason. TSN's Ryan Rishaug wondered about Klefbom and…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Blue Jackets and the Lightning
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Paul Fenton and Tom Fitzgerald appear to be the finalists for the vacant Minnesota Wild general managers position. Sources said that Fenton was expected to be in Minnesota yesterday for likely his final interview…
NHL News: Sabres, Avalanche, Ovechkin, Stralman and Wilson, Kempny and Johnson
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have signed defenseman Lawrence Pilut to a two-year entry-level deal. John Vogl: Source saying that Pilut will get the rookie max of $925,000. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Ryan Boulding: The Avalanche have signed…
NHL News: Remaining Schedule, Predators, Lightning, Canucks and Capitals
On the remaining conference finals schedules ... Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals - 2-0 series lead for the Capitals Tuesday, May 15, 8 p.m.: Lightning @ Capitals Thursday, May 17, 8 p.m.: Lightning @ Capitals *Saturday, May 19, 7:15…
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:…
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Finals Schedules
NHL.com: The Conference Finals schedule was released yesterday. Round three will get underway on Friday at 7:00 PM ET. with the Washington Capitals at the Tampa Bay Lightning. Saturday night with the Western Conference Final will between the Vegas Golden…
NHL News: Preds and Jets, Caps and Lightning, Red Wings and Canucks
On the Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets ... David Pagnotta: Game 7 between the Predators and Jets in on Thursday starting at 8:00 PM ET. Chris Johnston: Some numbers through six games from @NatStatTrick. ES shot attempts: 338-338 ES shots:…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the New York Islanders ... Amar Basi: Bob McKenzie said on Monday that the Islanders have spoken with Dean Lombardi several times, but he won't be offered a position. Amar Basi: Bob McKenzie said that Lou Lamoriello would likely…
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round Two Schedule
The schedule for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs was released last night. Game 1's had previously been released, but the rest of the scheduled was announced after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs. EASTERN CONFERENCE…
NHL News: Peters Opts Out, Avs, Wild, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning, Capitals and Jets
On Bill Peters ... Pierre LeBrun: Source is saying that the Flames called the Hurricanes yesterday and asked for permission to speak with head coach Bill Peters. The Hurricanes had no issue. Peters opted out of contract with the Hurricanes…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning, Capitals and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Coach Bruce Cassidy said their decision to hold Patrice Bergeron out of the lineup last night was made right before the start of the game. Cassidy added: "Hopefully he's better and ready to go…
Atlantic Division Offseason Primer: No. of Contracts, Cap Hit, Draft Picks, UFAs and RFAs
Players under contract (Roster): 18 Positions under contract: 10 forwards, 6 defensemen, 2 goaltenders Total number of contracts: 35 Projected cap hit: $64,091,667 2018 Draft Picks: 2nd, 3rd (FLA), 4th, 6th and 7th. Unrestricted Free Agents: Rick Nash, Nick Holden, Anton Khudobin, Riley…