A look at several clubs with work still to do this summer and an update on Nail Yakupov in your NHL rumor mill. SOME TEAMS STILL HAVE WORK TO DO THIS SUMMER CBS SPORTS: Chris Peters listed the Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche as teams that still have […]
A possible lockout issue, the issue of analytics and much more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines. TSN: Travis Yost suggests the issue of bonus-laden contract signed by players such as Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos, Vancouver’s Loui Eriksson and the New York Islanders’ Andrew Ladd could lead to another NHL lockout. He notes […]
Updates on the Rangers, Blues, Lightning and Coyotes in your NHL rumor mill. RANGERS SETTING UP FOR A SHATTENKIRK TRADE? NEW YORK DAILY NEWS: Pat Leonard believes the Rangers shedding salary by shipping center Derick Brassard ($5 million per season) to the Ottawa Senators for the more-affordable pivot Mika Zibanejad ($2.65 million for 2016-17) is what GM […]
The New York Rangers traded center Derick Brassard and a seventh-round pick in 2018 to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for center Mika Zibanejad and a second-round pick in 2018. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton was looking to shake up his roster following their quick early exit from the 2016 NHL playoffs. He also […]
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 […]
Potential summer trade candidates & latest on the Rangers in your NHL rumor mill. SUMMER TRADE CANDIDATES ESPN.COM: Matthew Coller lists New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash, St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, Anaheim Ducks blueliner Cam Fowler, Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie, Minnesota Wild blueliner Matt Dumba […]
Teams that could be busy in the trade market, plus updates on the Leafs, Wings, Oilers & Panthers in your NHL rumor mill. TRADE MARKET CANDIDATES USA TODAY: Kevin Allen lists eight teams he believes could be active in this summer’s trade market. Anaheim Ducks: Once restricted free agent defenseman Hampus Lindholm is […]
Updates on the Rangers and Bruins pus the latest on Kris Russell and Tyson Barrie in your NHL rumor mill. RANGERS AND BRUINS NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks reports New York Rangers management ” a) are extremely reluctant to trade Derek Stepan; b) won’t trade Ryan McDonagh; c) cannot get anything even remotely resembling equal […]
The NHL’s unrestricted free agent market opens today. Check out all the latest speculation over which teams are interested in which players and more. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Today’s rumor links are presented largely without comment. I’ll keep a running tally of the notable free-agent signings and trades in my News section,with a roundup of the top […]