NHL Rumors: Edler, Gardiner, Tkachyov, and Ritchie
The Canucks haven't asked Edler to waive his no-trade clause Brendan Batchelor: Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alex Edler confirms that he hasn't been approached by the team to waive his no-trade clause. Jason Brough of The Athletic: Edler said last week…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, and Sergei Shumakov
Penguins likely to hold on to their centers Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: (mailbag) Though the Pittsburgh Penguins may have a lot of centermen on their roster, don't believe they are going to be trading one. If they feel…
NHL News: Rangers, Canucks, Capitals, Flames and Blues
Rangers lock up a young defenseman for six years Colin Stephenson of Newsday: The New York Rangers and Brady Skjei agreed on a six-year contract worth $31.5 million - a $5.25 million salary cap hit. Skjei had been scheduled for salary arbitration.…
NHL News: Stars, Blackhawks, Lombardi, Capitals and Wilson
Stars Smith clears waivers Mark Stepneski: Stars Gemel Smith cleared waivers yesterday. Sean Shapiro: The Stars putting Smith on waivers and him clearing helps the Stars case for salary arbitration. Crawford will be ready for the start of the season…
NHL News: Flames, Wild, Canucks, Capitals, and Jets
Kulak clears waivers ahead of salary arbitration ... Elliotte Friedman: Flames Brett Kulak clears waivers. Wild lock up Trouba before arbitration hearing ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Confirmed Elliotte Friedman's early morning report that the Minnesota Wild have avoided…
NHL News: Flames, Caryk/Karlsson’s, Penguins, Canucks, Capitals, and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Stephen Whyno: The Flames have put 24-year old restricted free agent defenseman Brett Kulak on waivers. A team can claim him and not give up an asset, but they would have to go to salary…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Washington Capitals
Can the Jets and Trouba agree on a new contract before their arbitration the week? Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba have an arbitration hearing set for this Friday. Trouba is basically playing top…