Buyout Candidates: Central Division
We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Penguins, Oilers, Blackhawks, Stars, Coyotes, Rangers and Hurricanes
On the Vegas Golden Knights and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Andy Strickland: (from last week) Trade talk won't stop that the Golden Knights and Penguins have a trade in the drawer to send Marc-Andre Fleury to Vegas after the playoffs. On…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Capitals, Oilers, Islanders, Sabres, Kovalchuk, Dadonov and Belov
On the Minnesota Wild, Washington Capitals, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, Ilya Kovalchuk, Evgeni Dadonov and Anton Belov ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Minnesota Wild forward Nino Niederreiter is drawing the interest of some teams as they look…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals UFA Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk
On Kevin Shattenkirk and the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: With six restricted free agents and five unrestricted free agents, it seems unlikely that defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk will be back with the Capitals. He did say…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Stars, Golden Knights, Penguins and Flames
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Armstrong is hoping to get goaltender Martin Jones signed to a contract extension this offseason. The 27-year old is entering the final year of his…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Golden Knights, Kings and Blues
On the Florida Panthers ... Frank Seravalli: The Panthers will be interviewing Capitals assistant coach Todd Reirden for their vacant head coaching position. Reiden is also a candidate for the Sabres position. On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Andy Strickland:…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Golden Knights and Duchene
On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday: Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said that they will be looking for another young defenseman. On if Marc Staal and Dan Girardi will get less ice time next year if they…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Golden Knights and Avalanche
On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that one of their top three defenseman prospects will make their opening day roster next season - Vince Dunn, Jordan Schmaltz and Jake Walman. On the St.…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Teams That Could Be Interested
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at eight potential landing spots for Ilya Kovalchuk in a sign and trade with the New Jersey Devils. Montreal Canadiens - Need offense. They have three 2018 second round picks and could…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Evgeni Dadonov and Vadim Shipachyov
On Evgeni Dadonov ... Stephen Whyno: Golden Knights GM George McPhee confirms that he's had talks with forward Evgeni Dadonov. He's not sure if they'll be able to sign him or if Dadonov will even come over to the NHL.…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Spooner, Need for LWer and Dman
On the Boston Bruins ... Ryan Kennedy: The Bruins will listen to offers on RFA forward Ryan Spooner. has heard that the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks and Vegas Golden Knights are potential landing spots for Spooner. Matt Kalman of…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Golden Knights, Canadiens, KHL – Dadonov and Shipachyov
On the Vegas Golden Knights and Evgeni Dadonov and Vadim Shipachyov ... Igor Eronko: Source saying that the Vegas Golden Knights are also interested in Evgeni Dadonov. Aivis Kalnins: Reports out of Russia today have the Golden Knights after Dadonov…