Tag: Vegas Golden Knights

Plenty of Talent Still Available in 2018 NHL Trade Market

The NHL free-agent market opens on July 1. In the coming days, the destinations of unrestricted free agents such as New York Islanders center John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk, and Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Free Agency: An Update on This Summer’s Notable NHL UFAs

The NHL free-agent period opens at noon ET on July 1, 2018. Here's a look at recent news regarding this summer's noteworthy unrestricted free agents. John Tavares - Center - New York Islanders On Saturday, Tavares' agent informed the Islanders…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Tavares, Pacioretty, Kings, Hurricanes, Jets, Panarin, Sabres, Zucker, Blues and Kings

On John Tavares, Max Pacioretty, Los Angeles Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, Winnipeg Jets, Artemi Panarin, Buffalo Sabres, Jason Zucker, St. Louis Blues, and Dwight King ... Elliotte Friedman: The Stars, Sharks, Maple Leafs, Bruins and Lightning are getting meetings with John Tavares.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bozak, Stastny, Perron, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Kings and Capitals

On Tyler Bozak ... Darren Dreger: There is strong interest in Maple Leafs pending free agent center Tyler Bozak. Several calls were taken yesterday. Darren Dreger: The Maple Leafs still in on Bozak. On Paul Stastny ... Craig Custance: The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights – Neal, Perron, Sbisa and Reaves

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Sheng Peng: Golden Knights GM George McPhee said that they extended contract offers to James Neal, David Perron, Luca Sbisa and Ryan Reaves. McPhee added that Reaves wants longer term on a deal. David…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: John Tavares And The Free Agent Window

On John Tavares and the free agent window ... Arthur Staple: John Tavares' list of teams he will meet with is close to being finalized. The Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks, and Dallas Stars are in. The Boston Bruins…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, John Tavares And The Teams That Might Get To Talk To Him

On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Sheng Peng: Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee won't confirm if he'll be speaking with Tavares this week: "I can't say yet." Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: John Tavares To Meet With Five Teams … Lots Of Trade Talk Involving Jeff Skinner

On John Tavares ... Pierre LeBrun: John Tavares' agent Pat Brisson confirms that they will meet with five teams during the free agent window. Pierre LeBrun: "and I know this is obvious thing to say, but just like Steven Stamkos…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Kovalchuk and Senators

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the meeting between the Carolina Hurricanes and Elias Lindholm's reps didn't go well today. The sides are still far apart on a deal, and a trade is a possibility. Amir Basu:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Kings, Blues, Sharks, Knights, and Bruins

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: The Los Angeles Kings have shown some interest in Jeff Skinner, but Ilya Kovalchuk is their main priority. Lou Korac: Don't see the St. Louis Blues signing Kovalchuk. TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger believes…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Karlsson, Smith and Ryan

On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: GM Pierre Dorion wouldn't say anything with regards to Erik Karlsson speculation or on a bunch of their other players during his media availability. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GM Pierre Dorion…

Mark Easson