NHL Rumors: Canucks, Capitals, Blue Jackets and Top 2018 UFAs
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks 2017 first round draft pick Elias Pettersson won't be attending Vancouver's main training camp in September: "My season in Sweden starts Sept 19th, the decision was made not to attend #Canucks camp."…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Duclair, Doan, and Possible Blue Line Options
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka on why it's taking so long for them to re-sign restricted free agent Anthony Duclair. “The easy answer is that Duclair didn’t have a good year,…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche and Zadorov … Canucks and Horvat
On the Colorado Avalanche and Nikita Zadorov ... Adrian Dater: Hearing that the Colorado Avalanche and Nikita Zadorov are close on a deal that could be in the low $2 million range. Adrian Dater: It might be awhile before the Avalanche…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Golden Knights, Coyotes, Doan and Hockey Canada
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Vancouver Canucks talked to unrestricted free agent Brandon Pirri's camp two weeks ago and haven't spoken since (as of a couple days ago). On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Luke Fox of…
NHL Rumors: Will Butcher – Penguins and Canucks
On Will Butcher, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Teams aren't able to talk to Butcher's camp until the 16th, with the Avs holding his rights until the 15th. Butcher's agent did say this…
NHL Rumors: King, Canucks, Devils, Kerfoot and Canadiens
On Dwight King ... Rick Dhaliwal: Have been hearing that free agent forward Dwight King will be signing a contract to play in the KHL this season. The Vancouver Canucks showed mild interest in King. Dennis Bernstein: King would get…
NHL News: Sabres, Islanders, Coyotes, Canucks, Bruins and Olympics
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Buffalo Sabres: The Buffalo Sabres re-signed Robin Lehner to a one-year, $4 million deal. On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The Islanders signed defenseman Adam Pelech to a four-year contract with a salary…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and Notable Restricted Free Agents
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: "Two things: 1) There is no #Isles news right now. 2) The chances of the #Isles trading John Tavares before the season are roughly 0.0001%." On notable RFAs that are still looking…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks
On Drew Stafford ... Michael Russo of the Stars Tribune: The Wild still need to re-sign RFAs Mikael Granlund, Nino Niederreiter and Marcus Foligno. The Wild have also spoken with UFAs Matt Cullen and Drew Stafford. Mikko Koivu will be…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Capitals, Rangers and Blues
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Unrestricted free agent Darren Archibald should sign a contract soon and the Canucks are still in the running. He was the MVP in Utica last season. On the Washington Capitals ... JJ Regan:…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Depth On The Wing And A Need For A Defenseman
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs have forwards under contract next year, not including RFA Connor Brown, injured Joffrey Lupul and Nathan Horton, and youngsters Kasperi Kapanen and Miro Aaltonen. In…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Williams, Kings, Canucks, Wild, Senators, Hunwick, Capitals and Kruger
On Jaromir Jagr ... Darren Dreger: "Always subject to change, but indications are Jaromir Jagr very likely won't be back in Florida. Great hands, but need more speed in lineup." Pierre LeBrun: "Further to @DarrenDreger, Jaromir Jagr's agent Petr Svoboda…