Updates on Sidney Crosby, Brad Marchand and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. NBC SPORTS: 30,000 fans turned out for Sidney Crosby’s Stanley Cup parade in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. NHL.COM: Contract extension talks between the Boston Bruins and Brad Marchand are underway. Marchand is eligible for unrestricted free agency next July. […]
Updates on Jamie Benn, Sidney Crosby and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. DALLAS MORNING NEWS:Stars captain Jamie Benn was re-signed to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension worth an annual average salary of $9.5 million. The new contract begins in 2017-18. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Not surprising Benn got that much or that the […]
Updates on Jamie Benn, Sidney Crosby and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. DALLAS MORNING NEWS:Stars captain Jamie Benn was re-signed to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension worth an annual average salary of $9.5 million. The new contract begins in 2017-18. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Not surprising Benn got that much or that the […]
Recent signings and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. THE DETROIT NEWS: The Red Wings re-signed forward Luke Glendening to a four-year, $7.2 million contract. The annual average salary is $1.8 million. THE BUFFALO NEWS: The Sabres re-signed forward Marcus Foligno to a one-year, $2.25 million contract. NBC SPORTS: The New […]
P.K. Subban on his trade to Nashville, latest contract signings and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. SPORTSNET: Eric Engels has a two-part interview with defenseman P.K. Subban, who talks about his time with the Montreal Canadiens and his trade to the Nashville Predators. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Like Canadiens owner Geoff Molson and […]
George McPhee named Las Vegas GM, latest contract signings & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL: Former Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee has been selected as the GM for Las Vegas’ NHL expansion franchise. A news conference is set for today to make the official announcement. SPECTOR’S NOTE: […]
Doan re-signs with Coyotes, salary arbitration dates set & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC: Sources indicate the Arizona Coyotes re-signed right wing and long-time captain Shane Doan to a one-year, bonus-laden contract. “The deal contains a base salary of $2.5 million, a source said, a deferred signing bonus and incentives […]
Notables RFAs poised to cash in, plus updates on Eric Lindros, Marc Bergevin, Alex Burrows & more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines. CBS SPORTS: With Nashville’s Filip Forsberg, Columbus’ Seth Jones, Florida’s Vincent Trocheck, Winnipeg’s Mark Scheifele and Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon already receiving lucrative long-term contracts this summer, other notable restricted free […]
A week ago, I published this piece ranking the best remaining NHL unrestricted free agents at every position. As of today (July 10), all but one player (Chris Kelly) remains unsigned. It’s not surprising. With the best players snapped up on the opening day (July 1) of the free-agent market, the depth of talent plunged rapidly […]
Updates on the Sabres, Panthers and more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines. THE BUFFALO NEWS: It’s possible the Sabres could start next season without Evander Kane and Ryan O’Reilly. Kane is expected to face non-criminal harassment charges stemming from a recent incident in a Buffalo bar, while O’Reilly is headed to court […]