Tag: Vegas Golden Knights

Pacific Division: Vegas Golden Knights Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $68,675,832 Projected Cap Space: $6,324,168 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $6,324,168 Deadline Cap Space: $29,407,381 Todays Cap Hit: $68,675,832 Roster: 23/23 Contracts: 40/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings and Golden Knights

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner: "It’ll be interesting to see where the #Pens make their final three cuts. Sestito and one of McClement/McKegg seem like smart bets." ... "Carrying 8 D isn’t ideal, but Pouliot and Ruhwedel would…

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NHL News and Injuries: CTE Testing, Waivers, Pens, Sens, Lightning, Knights, Stars and Kings

On CTE testing ... Rick Westhead: One player agent on CTE testing (Boston University researchers say they have a method to diagnose CTE in living patients): “If I asked 30 of my players if they would take a test to tell…

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NHL Rumors: Tavares, JvR, Vegas, Sabres, Red Wings and Iginla

On John Tavares ... Brian Compton: John Tavares said that they are willing to negotiate with the New York Islanders during the season. On James van Riemsdyk ... Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs winger James van Riemsdyk on being a…

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Western Conference News: Wild, Avs, Stars, Knights and Coyotes

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild and Marcus Foligno agreed on a four-year contract worth $11.5 million - $2.875 million per season. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Matt Duchene after he reported to camp yesterday: "I'm…

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NHL Rumors: Flames and Fleury … Canucks and Offer Sheets

On the Calgary Flames and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Eric Francis of Sportsnet: Now Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, said that back at last year's trade deadline, had Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford worked out a trade to send him…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Jackets, Preds, Canes, Pens, Wings, Knights, Coyotes, Leafs and Markov

On the Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Vegas Golden Knights, Arizona Coyotes, and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Matt Duchene may not like the idea reporting to the Colorado Avalanche's…

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NHL Rumors: NHL Trade Candidates For This Season

On nine NHL trade candidates for this season ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at some NHL trade candidates heading into this season and some potential destinations for them. Matt Duchene - Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic is listening to…

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NHL Rumors: Franson, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Kings, Devils and Bruins

On Cody Franson ... Rick Dhaliwal: It is possible that free agent defenseman Cody Franson signs this week. On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Michael Augello: After re-signing Connor Brown over the weekend, the Maple Leafs are now at 48…

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NHL Rumors: Predators, Golden Knights, Rangers and Penguins

On the Nashville Predators ... Igor Eronko: Predators 2017 first round draft pick Eeli Tolvanen's contract with Jokerit has an option for the second year: "If I have a great season, who knows, maybe I'd go overseas." On Danis Zaripov…

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NHL Rumors: Thomas Vanek, Drew Stafford and Will Butcher

On Thomas Vanek and Drew Stafford ... TSN: Veteran forwards Thomas Vanek and Drew Stafford are still looking for a contract for next season. Their agent Steve Bartlett said that interest in both has picked up lately and new deals…

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NHL Rumors: Top NHL Trade Candidates

On the top trade candidates for this season ... Lyle Richardson of Bleacher Report: Looking at some players who could be traded this upcoming season. Mike Green - Detroit Red Wings - He carries a $6 million salary cap hit…

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