NHL Rumors: Capitals, Avs, Canucks and Ducks
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan: RSportu report saying that CSKA would like to sign Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov, but he has other plans - which likely means re-signing with the Capitals. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Elliotte Friedman:…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Vancouver Canucks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: A couple weeks ago Tobias Rieder's agent, Darren Ferris, suggested that Rieder was considering KHL offers because contract talks were at an impasse. Ferris initially used Nazem Kadri's six-year contract…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Canucks and Bruins
On the Minnesota Wild and Matt Dumba ... Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Contract talks between the Minnestoa Wild and RFA Matt Dumba are ongoing. Wild assistant GM Brent Flahr and Dumba's agent Craig Oster are expected to meet during…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, and the Top 10 Remaining UFAs
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: He has off-ice issues, but the timing for the Canucks to land a second-line left-winger in Evander Kane may not be better. Kane has a August 1st court date…
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…
Rumors and Notes: Richards, Avs and Canucks
On Brad Richards ... Mike Morreale: Brad Richards announced his retirement yesterday. General Fanager: Even though he retired, Richards will get $5,055,556 from the Rangers this year from buying him out. He's is owed $14.55 from now until 2025-26. On the…
Rumors and Signings: Isles, Sabres, Coyotes, Stars and more
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The Islanders and forward Ryan Strome are still talking contract. As of now, there are no issues with either the Isles or Strome. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The deadline…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Howard Berger: An agent said that the Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews are at a stalemate on an entry-level deal with the bonus package being an issue. Both sides are still talking. On the…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Eric Stphens: Jonathan Bernier: "I had no idea there was a trade coming up or I was going to get moved." Jonas Siegel of the CP: Bernier's agent Pat Brisson said yesterday that Bernier…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Avalanche and Oilers
On Kris Russell ... Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Joe Haggerty reported over the weekend that the Bruins were interested in Kris Russell. There were rumors that Russell turned down a four year, $17 million offer from the Maple Leafs, but…
NHL Rumors: Buyout Window, Flames and Canucks
On the second buyout window ... General Fanager: Teams that have players who filed for salary arbitration receive an additional window this offseason to buyout another player. Larry Brooks: The Rangers will have the option to buyout someone but don't…
2016 NHL Free Agency: Examining The Biggest Losers
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) NHL teams combined to dish out more than $617 million on the first day of free agency. There were some winners - notably teams that signed cheap, undervalued guys and elected not to give out massive…