NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bernier and Las Vegas
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: Looking at five question the Maple Leafs face this month. 1. What is the best outcome in the Joffrey Lupul saga? Lupul has two years left a $5.2 million cap…
NHL Rumors: Steen, Vesey, Bartkowski and the Jets
On Alex Steen ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Alex Steen would like to get a contract extension done before the season starts, and the Blues might be hopeful as well. GM Doug Armstrong doesn't want to…
Rumors and Notes: Maple Leafs, Oilers and Red Wings
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Cap Friendly: The Maple Leafs re-signed defenseman Martin Marincin to a two-year deal with a $1.25 million cap hit - $1.2 million next year and $1.3 million in 2017-18. Kristen Shilton: Marincin was the…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Capitals and Islanders
On Jimmy Vesey ... Matthew Coller on ESPN: The Sabres made their best efforts to sign Jimmy Vesey, but he still plans on becoming a free agent on August 15th. The list of interested teams won't be short. With all…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Islanders and Maple Leafs
On the Detroit Red Wings and Petr Mrazek ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: As of last night it doesn't appear that the Detroit Red Wings and Petr Mrazek will reach an agreement on a new deal…
Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Coyotes and Preds
On the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins have about $66 million committed towards the cap, and could they be looking to build some space for Jimmy Vesey when he becomes…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Vesey, Sabres, Avs and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and performance bonuses ... Alan Strachan: It was Lou Lamoriello's philosophy to not give out performance bonuses, not the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lamoriello got overruled with Auston Matthews - Lou doesn't shift voluntarily. Alan Strachan:…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Leafs, Versteeg, Kreider and Moore
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs have put Peter Holland on waivers today. He has an arbitration hearing on Monday. James Mirtle: Don't think that Holland will be back with the Maple Leafs next year.…
Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Canucks, Sabres, Oilers and Avs
On the New York Rangers ... Aaron Ward: The Rangers and Chris Kreider agree on a four year contract with a salary cap hit of $4.625 million before their arbitration hearing. On Brad Richards ... Nick Cotsonika: Brad Richards said…
NHL Rumors: Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Toronto Maple Leafs and first overall pick Auston Matthews still haven't worked out and entry-level contract, with the issue being performance bonuses that GM…
Rumors and Notes: Wild, Jackets, Leafs, Sharks and Ducks
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild put Jordan Schroeder on waivers yesterday. Schroeder filed for salary arbitration. Craig Button: "Arbitration ploy to demonstrate player should be on a two-way contract." On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron…
NHL Rumors: Hoffman, Johansson, Vrbata, Top Remaining UFAs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ryan McKenna of the Globe and Mail: The Senators and Mike Hoffman have an arbitration hearing set for August 4th. “We’re in the midst of trying to sign a new contract here,” Hoffman said, whose…