Tag: Vegas Golden Knights

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Canucks and UFAs, Islanders and Tavares

  On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Bob McKenzie: Ilya Kovalchuk is now 35-years old and is officially off the NHL voluntary retired list. He's now an unrestricted free agent and able to talk with NHL teams. He can't officially sign a…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Cam Fowler (shoulder) has been rehabbing and should start skating soon. Wouldn't say if Fowler would be able to return this series. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Eric…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Predators, Stars, Kings, Leafs, Knights, Capitals and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa: Forward Tommy Wingels didn't practice today. On the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan: Greg Wyshynski on why Predators forward Ryan Johansen didn't receive any supplementary discipline: "(DoPS) determined the head wasn't…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Kings, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights and Jets

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Curtis Zupke: Coach John Stevens said defenseman Derek Forbort is not "officially" listed as out for the series, but he's not available for the start of their series against the Golden Knights. He hasn't…

Mark Easson

Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Schedule

EASTERN CONFERENCE Tampa Bay Lightning (A1) vs. New Jersey Devils (WC2) Thursday, April 12, 7pm: Devils @ Lightning Saturday, April 14, 3pm: Devils @ Lightning Monday, April 16, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils Wednesday, April 18, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils *Saturday, April 21, TBD: Devils @…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Knights, Perron and Neal … Islanders and Tavares

On the Vegas Golden Knights, David Perron and James Neal ... Sportsnet Headlines: David Perron and James Neal have been a big part of the Golden Knights season and both are pending UFAs. There is not enough money in Vegas…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Panthers, Flyers, Golden Knights, Jets and Playoff Races

Our thoughts and prayers to all of those affected by the Humboldt tragedy.   On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: Salary breakdown for Antti Raanta's three-year contract extension. Year 1: $2.75 M salary, $1 M signing bonus Year 2:…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Chris Wassel

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson