NHL Rumors: Flames, Jets and Some Free Agents
On the Calgary Flames ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on NHL Network last night talking about Calgary Flames RFA forward Johnny Gaudreau. Sounding like nothing is imminent. Gaudreau has said that he doesn't want to talk contract during…
NHL Rumors: Some Remaining RFAs and UFAs, and Las Vegas
On some remaining RFAs and UFAs ... Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looking at some story lines as training camp approaches. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm still needs to be signed. When the Ducks re-sign the RFA, they…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, World Cup, Blues and Jets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray's decision on Evander Kane shouldn't solely be around whether he's guilty or innocent, but what is best for the team going forward. Murray can hope…
NHL Rumors: Steen, Vesey, Bartkowski and the Jets
On Alex Steen ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Alex Steen would like to get a contract extension done before the season starts, and the Blues might be hopeful as well. GM Doug Armstrong doesn't want to…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and RFAs
On the New York Rangers ... Andy Graziano: The Rangers may not be finished after the Derick Brassard - Mika Zibanejad trade. Hearing that they are back in on Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. EJ Hradek: Though it's possible, don't see the…
Pucks In Depth: MacKinnon, Hudler and Scheifele
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) On Nathan MacKinnon ... The Colorado Avalanche recently took care of some housekeeping by signing forward Nathan MacKinnon to a long-term contract extension. The 20-year-old put pen to paper on a seven-year deal that will see him earn…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Jimmy Howard isn't going anywhere this offseason, and likely not during next season either. The Red Wings are planning on having Jared Coreau backup Petr Mrazek in 2017-18. If…
NHL News: Devils Sign Palmieri … Jets Sign Perreault
New Jersey Devils: The New Jersey Devils avoided salary arbitration and re-signed right winger Kyle Palmieri to a five-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $4.65 million. Salary breakdown is as follows. 2016-17: $4,500,000 2017-18: $4,500,000 2018-19: $5,000,000…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Staal, Nichushkin, Weise and Trouba
On the New Jersey Devils ... Jim Matheson: The Devils are looking to add some scoring - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins?. Defenseman Damon Severson is in play. The Oilers have likely been investigating him. On Eric Staal ... John Shannon: Three or…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Rangers and Canadiens
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Gary Lawless: There is some talk of offer sheeting Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba. GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said on the weekend that he'd match any offer. The Jets have the cap space and willingness to match any…
NHL Rumors: RFAs, Qualifying offers, and Bruins
Buyout Period ... Chris Johnston: On Thursday at 5:00 pm ET the first buyout period will end. Can expect a couple more buyouts coming. On Offer Sheets ... Chris Johnston: Interview period for RFAs opens on Tuesday. Jets Jacob Trouba…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Vegas, Okposo, Oilers and Wild
On Alexander Radulov ... Elliotte Friedman: Alexander Radulov was unable to find a team that was willing to pay him what he wanted. He'll be signing with Salavat of the KHL. Szymon Szemberg: Salavat GM denies that they have signed…