NHL Rumors: Oilers, Kovalchuk, Knights, Senators, Sabres and Maple Leafs
On the Edmonton Oilers, Ilya Kovalchuk, Vegas Golden Knights, Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heading into Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers were 27th in defensemen scoring with 127 points. This will be a priority for…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Karlsson, Tavares and Seguin
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Arizona Sports is reporting that the Coyotes have signed goaltender Antti Raanta to a three-year contract extension worth about $4 million. Raanta entered last night…
2018 NHL Free Agents: The Not So Cheap
Free agency is less than three months away. This seems hard to believe. Some free agents could be down on their luck or about to net a significant rise in salary. Currently, there are 225 free agents that will be on the…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Evander Kane … Who Could Be In On Erik Karlsson?
On the San Jose Sharks and Evander Kane ... David Pollak of The Athletic: San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson has said in the past and continues to say: “If you're going to give up assets,” he repeated in a…
NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson and the Ottawa Senators
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Karlsson when asked about why he picked the puck out of the net after their last home game of the season. “I don’t know why I…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Sens, Sharks, Blues, Lightning, Knights and Playoff Races
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Cam Fowler has a shoulder injury and will be out for two to six weeks. Goaltender John Gibson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Eric Stephens: The Ducks have recalled goaltender Reto…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Avs, Oilers, Wild, Blues, Knights and Playoff Races
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Forward Christian Dvorak missed last night's game with a lower-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Colorado Avalanche: Goaltender Semyon Varlamov has a lower-body injury and is done for the season. Defenseman Erik Johnson…
NHL News: Sabres, Avs, Stars, Kings, Habs, Preds, Islanders, Canucks, Knights and Playoff Races
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have recalled goaltender Adam Wilcox. On the Colorado Avalanche ... AJ Haefele: Goaltender Semyon Varlamov left last night's game and was replaced by Jonathan Bernier. AJ Haefele: Coach Jared Bedner didn't…
NHL Rumors: Kings and Dergachyov … Where John Tavares Could End Up
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Kings 2016 third-round pick Alexander Dergachyov's KHL contract has expired. The Kings have internally discussed him but don't think it will be a quick decision for them. Negotiating a deal would be…
NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Panthers, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Knights and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Defenseman Zdeno Chara signed a one-year contract extension for $5 million. There are bonuses up to $1.75 million. Pierre LeBrun: The bonuses are mostly a combination of games played and playoffs. Jimmy Murphy:…
Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Kings, Predators, Canucks, Knights, Jets, and Playoff Races
On Goaltender Interference ... Jon Rosen: The Board of Governors approves the changes to coach's challenges on goaltender interference. New standard decided by "the NHL Situation Room (which shall include a former referee in the Officiating Department in the decision-making process)…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Stars, Oilers, Blues, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Getzlaf missed last night's game with the flu. On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: Defenseman TJ Brodie and forward Matthew Tkachuk won't travel with the team this weekend. The still…