The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Salary Cap Conundrum
The Toronto Maple Leafs months-long contract standoff with William Nylander finally ended on Dec. 1 when the winger agreed to a six-year, $45-million deal. Of course, there was much relief among the denizens of Leafs Nation. Had the Leafs failed…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Leafs, Blues, Ducks, Hurricanes, Penguins, Bruins, and Flyers
Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Ottawa Senators went all in when they traded for Matt Duchene before last season. They are now going to have to consider trading him before the deadline if he doesn't plan on re-signing with them.…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Karlsson hinting he won't re-sign with the Sharks? Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Teams that are under a lot pressure right now are the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues. Sharks coach Pete DeBoer could be…
NHL Injuries and Notes: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Golden Knights and Maple Leafs
Miller leaves in the third Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller left in the third period after a collision with teammate Josh Mahura. Mahura crashed into his left leg. Raanta could be done for the season Craig Morgan: Arizona…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Blues, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Kings, Panthers and Blackhawks
Garrioch rumor roundup Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Philadelphia Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher will make decisions on any potential changes after their road trip - four more games after last night's win. Fletcher has already been working the phones…
NHL Rumors: Matthews To Be Targeted With An Offer Sheet? Senators Will Want A Decision From Duchene
Matthews to be targeted with an offer sheet? Sportsnet: Chris Johnston says that there is a feeling that Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews could become a target for an offer sheet this offseason. “When it comes to Auston Matthews, we’re…
NHL Rumors: Eight Teams Leading Trade Talk … Pietrangelo May Not Be An Untouchable
Eight teams leading the trade talk Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman notes that eight teams are leading the trade talk. “Just asking around, the teams that seem to be at the centre of a lot of these conversations: L.A, Philly, Minnesota, Boston,…
NHL Notes: Ducks Extend Murray … NHL Looking At Hyman’s Hit … Kronwall Lays Out Lee
Ducks extend Murray Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks announced that VP and GM Bob Murray signed a two-year contract extension that runs through 2021-22. "Bob has created a winning organization with his commitment and expertise," said Ducks Chief Executive Officer Michael…
NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 9
The Tampa Bay Lightning narrowly beat out the Toronto Maple Leafs for top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 9. The Nashville Predators sit at No. 3. The Colorado Avalanche and Buffalo Sabres round out the top…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Playoffs, Penguins, Flyers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Senators
31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Quebec City and Houston have shown interest in having an NHL team. The NHL has met with the Palletta family of Burlington, Ontario - who wouldn't mind bringing another team to Southwestern Ontario…
NHL Numbers: Matthews, Coyotes, Flames, Blue Jackets and Luongo
Auston Matthews over a goal per game so far this season Gord Stellick: Sportsnet reports that Simon Gagne in 2005-06 was the last player to score 15 goals in his first 14 games of the regular season. Auston Matthews scored…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Matthews, Marner and Nylander
Dubas may turn their attention to Matthews and Marner now TSN: Bob McKenzie on Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas turning his attention to pending restricted free agents Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner now that the William Nylander situation is…