Ranking the Top-10 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents at Season’s End
As the 2017-18 NHL regular-season draws to a close, it's worthwhile to examine the value of this summer's top-10 unrestricted NHL free agents. Several notable players, such as the Boston's Zdeno Chara, Pittsburgh's Patric Hornqvist and Vegas' Jonathan Marchessault, have…
NHL Rumors: Avs and Makar … Sens and Karlsson … Edmonton Oilers Options
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Jeff Cox: NHL sources are saying that the 2017 first-round pick Cale Makar is leaning to remaining at UMass for his sophomore season. Jesse Montano: (going off the above Makar report) "To everyone saying to…
Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers
The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…
NHL Rumors: Karlsson and Capitals … Rangers, Penguins, Canucks and Sabres
On Erik Karlsson and the Washington Capitals ... AJ Jakubec: Sources saying that the Washington Capitals are making a push for defenseman Erik Karlsson. They would likely have to move pending UFA defenseman John Carlson to get a deal done.…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens, Wild, and Canucks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Renaud Lavoie: There has been lots of talk about Evander Kane. A few teams are showing some interest in Benoit Pouliot. Dan Kingerski: "I do believe Jason Botterill is learning a very important lesson right now:…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the New Jersey Devils
Teams waiting on Vanek and no serious offers for Tanev ... Dan Murphy: (late afternoon yesterday) There had been no serious calls to the Canucks about defenseman Chris Tanev. May not be any plans to sit players . Dan Murphy:…
NHL Rumors: Saturday Night Headlines Massive Rumor Round Up
Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines ... Elliotte Freidman: Belief is the Senators want to try to make a deal happen, and Erik Karlsson wants a deal to happen. They've been grinding for two or three days to see if…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: It's likely 50-50 that Thomas Vanek gets traded. Anders Nilsson will most likely be traded in this offseason. There are whispers that Ben Hutton might ask for a trade. As of last night…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Edler, Vanek, Tanev, and Hutton
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Doug Maclean on Sportsnet 650: "I think the #Canucks will be active with secondary type players. If you're going to move a Tanev type, he's a player lots of teams would like…
NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Senators, Canucks, Penguins, Capitals, and Iginla
On the Trade Market ... David Pagnotta: The trade market for players like Michael Grabner, Patrick Maroon, and Mike Green is not overly robust at this time. The cost to acquire could drop if things don't pick up. There is…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Predators, Lightning and Bruins
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings will be sellers this week, looking for draft picks and high-end prospects. “I’m looking to the future,” general manager Ken Holland said Monday.…
2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Needs of Playoff Bubble Teams
Heading toward the NHL trade deadline, it's expected most of the playoff contenders will be buyers while those out of postseason contention will be sellers. Bubble teams, meanwhile, are those barely clinging to a wild-card berth or sitting just outside…