NHL News: Coyotes, Sabres, Avs, Red Wings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Capitals
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes have signed defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to a one-year, two-way contract. Craig Morgan: Ilya Lyubushkin's will get $832,000 in the NHL, $70,000 in the AHL, a $92,500 signing bonus and up to $425,000 in…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Lamoriello, Snow, Hunter, Tavares and Kovalchuk
On New York Islanders ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 and was talking about the Islanders situation. Friedman notes that Lou Lamoriello and Garth Snow get along really well. Doug Weight has only been…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Islanders, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Canucks
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aivis Kalnins: As previously reported, hearing that Blue Jackets prospect Elvis Merzlikisn has headed to North America to meet with agents to decide on his future. He could sign with the Blue Jackets. He…
The Boston Bruins Could Shop For A Blueline Upgrade
In the two weeks since the Boston Bruins elimination by the Tampa Bay Lightning from the 2018 NHL playoffs, there's growing speculation over general manager Don Sweeney's plans to improve his roster. The Bruins could use a big, physical forward…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Predators, Lightning and Bruins
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings will be sellers this week, looking for draft picks and high-end prospects. “I’m looking to the future,” general manager Ken Holland said Monday.…
NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Capitals, Avs, Jackets, Habs, Isles, Flyers, Sharks, Blues, Lightning, and Knights
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: Goaltender Robin Lehner is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Craig Morgan: There is still no timetable on Mike Smith's return. On the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals ...…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the San Jose Sharks
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Pierre Dorion said he'll continue to talk to teams leading up to the deadline. “We’re going to be doing a lot of things to make sure that…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Blues, Senators, Jets and Six Teams That Could Be Interested In Pacioretty
On the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, and Winnipeg Jets ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: A Hurricanes - Jets game in Finland next year would make sense with the likes of Sebastian Aho, Patrik Laine, and Teuvo Teravainen.…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Blues, Sharks and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that they expect forward Corey Perry to start skating soon. Carlyle believes Perry will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip but isn't sure if he'll play.…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Cole, Kuhnhackl, and Adding Speed
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins defenseman Ian Cole has been a healthy scratch for four games this season. Recent injuries to Matt Hunwick and Kris Letang have kept Cole in the lineup. “It’s certainly…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Wild, Flames, Sabres and Canadiens
On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota Wild ... Bob McKenzie: (from Friday) Wonder if the Penguins would consider Wild forward Matt Cullen, who has a healthy scratch recently. Would the Wild consider moving him? No idea if either team would…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Los Angeles Kings
On the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Los Angeles Kings Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on the Edmonton Oilers and trade talk around the team. Friedman says that the Oilers would be willing to move…