NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Golden Knights and Maple Leafs
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Source saying the Blackhawks and Dennis Rasmussen's camp have had lots of contract discussions. Both sides want to get a deal done but are waiting on the salary cap info and the expansion…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Devils and Blue Jackets
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that Ilya Kovalchuk has decided to move to North America. He is still hoping for New York, but wiling to take a deal elsewhere. Aivis Kalnins: The Buffalo Sabres haven't spoken with Kovalchuk.…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Red Wings and Oilers
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Howard Berger: The Toronto Maple Leafs didn't make a move before the pre-expansion trade freeze, but have been told again that the Maple Leafs are talking a lot about moving winger James van Riemsdyk.…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Minnesota Wild were getting lots of calls on Jonas Brodin. (Brodin nor any defenseman were dealt before the trade freeze) The risk of not trading him is that…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Canadiens, Sharks and Maple Leafs
** Quick embed post before trade freeze On the Minnesota Wild ... Subject to change in next 30 minutes, of course, but it doesn't look like MIN will deal any of their D men -- Brodin or Scandella. — Bob…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson on the contract extension talks with Martin Jones and Marc-Edouard Vlasic: “making progress, but still some work to be done.” Curtis Pashelka: Wilson isn't saying if they'll protect 7-3-1…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Ilya Kovalchuk and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Bo Horvat agent Mark Guy said that there is nothing new to report with regards to a new contract. They are going through the process and it can take time. On Ilya Kovalchuk…
NHL Expansion Draft: Toronto Maple Leafs Primer
The Maple Leafs rebounded from a last place finish in 2016 to getting to the playoffs for the first time in four years due mostly to the exploits of a roster heavily populated with rookies, including Calder Trophy nominee Auston…
NHL Notes: Expansion Draft, Hurricanes, Avs, Toronto and Doughty
On the expansion draft ... Isabelle Khurshudyan: "If you're exposing an RFA goalie in expansion draft, he needs to have a qualifying offer. Caps have extended one to Grubauer already." John Shannon: "NHL's 1st buyout period has started. Ends June…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Oilers, Flyers, Flames, Canucks and Maple Leafs
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: There is nothing new to report and will likely be quiet until after the expansion draft with regards to free agents Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. The Sharks…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Blue Jackets, Golden Knights, Lightning and Maple Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Vegas Golden Knights ... @akaRCN: Elliotte Friedman said on Sportsnet 960 that the thinks the Blue Jackets and Golden Knights have a deal in place where the Blue Jackets send a 1st round pick and…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Anaheim Ducks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks ... Maple Leafs Hotstove: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1050 talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs interest level on Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sami Vatanen. "I could see why the Toronto Maple Leafs…