NHL News: Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Wings, Devils, Pens, Sharks, and Leafs
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Winger Kris Versteeg (hip surgery) was skate early at the Saddledome. He was stickhanding, shooting, and moving around pretty well. Roger Millions: Versteeg will still need to get clearance from his surgeon to ramp…
2018 NHL Trade Deadline Buyers – Eastern Conference
The NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline is less than three weeks away. Speculation is ramping up over which clubs could be potential buyers. Here's a look at the five Eastern Conference teams most likely to jump into the trade market.…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Lightning, Golden Knights, and Capitals
On the New York Rangers ... Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: Wondering if the Rangers look to trade defenseman Ryan McDonagh, who would be interested? The Toronto Maple Leafs could use a good veteran defenseman. The 28-year old McDonagh…
NHL News: Waivers, Ducks, Coyotes, Avs, Stars, Kings, Canadiens, Rangers, Penguins and Leafs
On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: The Calgary Flames put Eddie Lack on waivers. The Ottawa Senators put Christopher DiDomenico on waivers. The Anaheim Ducks put Jaycob Megna on waivers. Cap Friendly: The Lack clears waivers and is assigned to the…
NHL News: Canadiens, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Salary Arbitration, Coyotes, Galiev and Islanders
Catching up on some NHL news from the past 24 hours ... On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Johnston: The Canadiens signed Alex Galchenyuk to a three-year contract extension with salary cap hit of $4.9 million. He'll be an unrestricted…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Bruins, Kings, Rangers, and Flames
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello when has asked about how RFAs Connor Brown and Zach Hyman contact negotiations were going: "they'll be here in October." On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan:…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Offseason Priorities
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the offseason priorities for the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1. Adding a top-four, skilled defenseman - With several players on their entry-level contracts for a couple more years and…
Rumors VI: Flyers, Bernier, Richardson, Buchnevich and Top 5 UFA Goalies
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Ron Hextall still hopes to re-sign RFA defenseman Michael Del Zotto, but admits there has been little progress during their talks. “We’re chugging along at a slow pace,” he said, adding that the…
Trade: Panthers Send Hyman to Maple Leafs for McKegg
Toronto Maple Leafs: The Maple Leafs have acquired forward Zach Hyman and a 2017 conditional seventh round pick from the Florida Panthers for forward Greg McKegg. Elliotte Friedman: Condition on the pick is if Hyman doesn't sign. Andy Strickland: The…
Rumors I: Jets, Oilers, Devils, Flyers and Panthers
Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking ahead to the Jets offseason. They should bring back winger Drew Stafford and add a depth forward. The Jets would like to re-sign forward Michael Frolik, and will have decisions on free agents Jiri Tlusty,…
Rumors: Wings, O’Reilly, Hyman, O’Connor, Del Zotto and Kessel
Elliotte Friedman: Red Wings director of pro scouting Mark Howe was at the Maple Leafs - Sabres game on Wednesday. The Red Wings have cap room for next season, but in 2016 they'll have free agents in Justin Abdelkader, Danny…
Rumors II: Jagr, Hyman, Reilly and Crosby
Craig Davis of the Sun-Sentinel: (quote is before yesterday's meeting) Panthers GM Dale Tallon said that contract extension talks with Jaromir Jagr's agent have only been in general terms, but they are interested in bringing him back. "I can see…