Tag: Valeri Nichushkin

NHL Rumors: Carlson, Voynov, Canucks and Stars

On John Carlson ... Ray Ferraro: (answering question) John Carlson won't be signing five years, it would be seven years around $7 million a season. "Can't believe for a second he would sign in Canada." On Slava Voynov ... John Hoven:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Dallas Stars ... Dave McCarthy: Nill on if he is optimistic that Valeri Nichushkin could return to the Stars next season: "I've talked to Val & his representatives and I think he's excited about coming back. We'll take that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jagr, Oilers, Islanders, Jets, Canucks and Stars

On Jaromir Jagr, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, and the Dallas Stars ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jaromir Jagr's time with the Calgary Flames is coming to an end and his days in the NHL could…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs, Habs, Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Stars

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: There is a report from Sport-Express that Nikita Zadorov has agreed to terms of a potential deal with CSKA of the KHL. Zadorov is waiting until the end of the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Dallas Stars – Umberger, Nichushkin, Nemeth and Oleksiak

On the Dallas Stars ... Aaron Portzline: Former Blue Jacket and Flyer R.J. Umberger will be going to Dallas on a PTO. He was out of the NHL last year. Aaron Portzline: The Flyers bought out Umberger in 2016 and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kris Versteeg, Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars

On Kris Vesteeg ... Darren Dreger: Have been told that 12 teams have contacted pending free agent Kris Versteeg. The Calgary Flames continue to talk with him about coming back next season. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger of…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Dallas Stars Primer

On the heels of a disappointing season and infirmary of injuries Dallas is well-positioned for the expansion draft. They’ll likely protect all their key pieces while exposing mid-range young players who haven’t significantly impressed, or veterans not counted on highly…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman maintains he wants to sign all of Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat and and Jonathan Drouin. There was a report that contract talks with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Expansion Draft, Canucks and Stars

On the Expansion Draft ... David Pagnotta: The last day teams can place players on waivers before the expansion draft is June 16th. There is a trade and waiver freeze starting at 3:00 ET on June 17th. David Pagnotta: The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Bishop, Buyout, Free Agent Options, Eakin

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars still need to sign newly acquired Ben Bishop, but Bishop is already excited. "I don't want to get ahead of myself, because I know we have…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Goaltending and Five UFA Forward They Could Look At

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski of Stars Inside Edge: Stars GM Jim Nill said that with expansion and the salary cap, they had an opportunity to make a move on the goalie market. Nill said there hasn't been…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers and Stars

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Contract talks with Andrey Pedan started two weeks ago, just after Nikita Tryamkin left for the KHL. Rick Dhaliwal: Daniel Milstein, Andrey Pedan's agent: “It is time for Andrey to play for the #Canucks,…

Mark Easson