NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the New Jersey Devils
Stone looking for stability from the Senators? Sens need Stone to show they are a little stable? Ian Mendes of TSN: The Ottawa Senators and Mark Stone were unable to agree on a long-term contract extension before their arbitration hearing,…
NHL News and Notes: Gibson, Karlsson, Hall, and Skinner
Ducks lock up Gibson long-term Elliott Teaford of OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks and goaltender John Gibson have agreed on an eight-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $6.4 million. The 25-year old Gibson was entering the final…
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 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:…
NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk – Contract Comparables and Potential Landing Spots
On Toronto Maple Leafs pending free agent James van Riemsdyk ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The 28-yeard old James van Riemsdyk is now up to 33 goals on the season. JvR is now the leading goal scorer among pending…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Patrick Maroon – Jets and Bruins
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Oilers: "Chiarelli could be busy, certainly between now and the start of next season. He wants to acquire a winger who can skate w/ Connor McDavid, a defenseman who can…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Andy Strickland: Forward David Backes is expected to play tonight. Joe Haggerty: Backes confirms that he left Tuesday's game in the third period to go to the Quiet Room after taking a high hit from…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Looking like forward Noel Acciari is out tonight with a lower-body injury. The Bruins have recalled Anders Bjork. Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have a follow-up appointment with doctors later this week. His…
Metropolitan Division: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Penguins
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Defenseman Brett Pesce (upper-body) practiced yesterday. He's not ready just yet, but it sounds like he's very close. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson said that it's possible…
Pucks in Depth: Taylor Hall Worthy Of Hart Trophy Consideration
We’re more than halfway through the 2017-18 NHL season, which means races for the league’s major awards – like the Hart Trophy – are starting to take shape. While Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon have emerged as the favorites, and…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Coyotes, Senators, Blues, Canadiens and Oilers
On the Buffalo Sabres, Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues and Montreal Canadiens ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: One GM said that there is "a ton of conversations going on right now," with teams checking in on the…
NHL News: Oilers, Habs, Devils, Penguins, Blues, Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Lines and Pairings
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have activated defenseman Adam Larsson from the IR and have assigned forward Anton Slepyshev to the AHL. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Irfaan Gaffar: The Canadiens sent Shea Weber back to…