Tag: Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Vancouver Canucks

  Sharks should make another push ... James O'Brien of NBC Sports: The San Jose Sharks have around $4.4 million in salary cap space. There are some trade options that could be available to them. One thing the Sharks need…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Flames, Caryk/Karlsson’s, Penguins, Canucks, Capitals, and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Stephen Whyno: The Flames have put 24-year old restricted free agent defenseman Brett Kulak on waivers. A team can claim him and not give up an asset, but they would have to go to salary…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks, and the NY Islanders

Canucks prospect in no rush to make a decision on where to play ... Rick Dhaliwal: Vancouver Canucks 2018 first-round pick Quinn Hughes is in no rush to make a decision on where he'll be playing next season. There is…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Canucks, and Senators

Blackhawks looking to add up front ... David Pagnotta: Have been informed that the Chicago Blackhawks have been in trade talks with the Montreal Canadiens about Max Pacioretty and the Carolina Hurricanes about Jeff Skinner. The Blackhawks will have around…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Five of the worst NHL free agent signings in 2018

We’re less than a week into NHL free agency and there have been no shortage of signings general managers will surely regret down the road. In no particular order, let’s take a closer look at a few that stand out. Jay…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Salary Arbitration, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Rangers, and Canucks

On Salary Arbitration ... Rick Dhaliwal: Safe to assume that Troy Stecher will file for salary arbitration today as it doesn't appear that the sides will reach a deal beforehand. The Vancouver Canucks and Stecher's camp will continue to talk…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agent Frenzy: Meanwhile, in the rest of Canada…..

** Written before James Neal signed with the Calgary Flames this morning. **

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Pucks in Depth: Three Teams Who Didn’t Do Well In Day One Of NHL Free Agency

The opening day of free agency was remarkably busy as we saw dozens of contracts inked and hundreds of millions of dollars spent. Winners and losers will sort themselves out down the road but I'm going to take a stab…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors and ‘Signings’: Leafs and Tavares, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Oilers, Wild and Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares ... Elliotte Friedman: There is now official confirmation that John Tavares did not sign last night and is only eligible to sign a seven-year deal. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It appears that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flames and Ryan, Brodziak, Rieder, Wagner, Bruins, and Blues

On Free Agency ... Ted Starkey: "In free agency, it only takes one overpriced offer to lure a free agent away. This is why teams are loath to get to this point, and will either sign or trade away well…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Brodziak, Beagle, Roussel, O’Reilly, Stastny, and the Penguins

On Kyle Brodziak ... Jim Thomas: Despite the reports of the Edmonton Oilers interest, hearing that the Blues are still in the mix for Kyle Brodziak. On Jay Beagle ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks are still in on Jay Beagle,…

Mark Easson