Could These Be the Worst NHL Moves of the Summer?
Looking at some free agent signings and a trade that have the early lead in potentially being the worst moves of this offseason.
NHL Rumors: Salary Arbitration and Mitch Marner
If a player makes it to salary arbitration then lookout Craig Custance of The Athletic: Unfortunately, players make it to arbitration often walk away in the long run. Over the last ten years, 27 players have gone to arbitration. Within…
Quick Hits: Hurricanes, Rangers, Maple Leafs, and more
The New York Rangers sign Phil Di Giuseppe to a one-year deal. The Toronto Marlies sign Michael Kapla to a minor-league deal.
NHL Rumors: Nikita Gusev. Braden Holtby, RFA/UFA lists
Should Minnesota explore acquiring Nikita Gusev? Michael Russo of The Athletic (mailbag): Minnesota needs to make the playoffs and that is the edict. So, pondering any options to upgrade the forward core has to be considered. That includes looking at…
NHL Rumors: McKenzie On RFAs And Marner … A Hall Decision Likely Isn’t Coming Anytime Soon
McKenzie on RFAs and Marner Bob McKenzie: Believe that the majority of the main unsigned restricted free agents will still be unsigned come the start of September. Bob McKenzie: "As for Marner, my view from afar is that it’s probably…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Tyson Barrie, Brandon Tanev, Kevin Labanc, and Nazem Kadri
Notes on Tyson Barrie, Brandon Tanev and Kevin Labanc. Nazem Kadri explains his nixing of a trade to the Calgary Flames.
Quick Hits: Binnington, Williams, Carcone, Scott, Kessel, and Lupul
Blues re-sign goaltender Jordan Binnington. John Scott recounts the Phil Kessel lumberjack swinging incident. Joffrey Lupul discuss his departure from the Maple Leafs.
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets And Talk Of A Mitch Marner Offer Sheet
The Columbus Blue Jackets looked at a Mitch Marner offer sheet, but term was one of the issues they had.
Quick Hits: Signings by the Sabres, Habs, Flyers, Blues, Capitals and KHL
Signings by the Sabres (Larsson), Habs (Armia), Flyers (Laughton), Blues (Fabbri, Reinke and Joshua) , Capitals (McMichael) and KHL (Voynov)
NHL Eastern Conference Teams In Need of Shedding Salary
Some teams could be forced to free up some salary cap space via trade this offseason to fit in any of their remaining free agents.
NHL Rumors: The Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs
The Buffalo Sabres have a little more flexibility after signing Johansson Lance Lysowski: The Buffalo Sabres gained some flexibility after signing forward Marcus Johansson. They have around $6.6 million in salary cap space and could revisit trading defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen…
NHL Rumors: Mitch Marner, Patrik Laine, Corey Perry, Taylor Hall and More
Could both Mitch Marner and Patrik Laine receive offer sheets? The Maple Leafs had interest in Corey Perry. Taylor Hall still wanting to wait and see.