More expansion speculation plus latest on Jagr, Emelin and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Expansion draft could affect NHL goalie trade market. SI.com: Allan Muir speculates an possible expansion draft next June could lead to an increase in trade activity, as teams try to move unprotected players for draft picks and prospects. As teams […]
A look at some teams that could be affected by a possible NHL expansion draft and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Highlights from Friedman’s latest “30 Thoughts.” SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman touched on the recent proposed rules regarding a possible NHL expansion draft. Of note, teams can only protect one goaltender. “The choice is […]
Potential offseason goalie targets for the Flames, and a suggestion of what to do if they win the draft lottery. CALGARY SUN: Eric Francis notes the Flames will need a goaltender next season, perhaps two. This season’s tandem of Jonas Hiller and Karri Ramo are pending UFAs in July and aren’t expected to be re-signed. Addressing […]
A list of this summer’s top unrestricted free agents, and why the Toronto Maple Leafs could be attractive for some of them. SPORTSNET: Luke Fox provides an updated list of this summer’s top-16 unrestricted free agents. It’s comprised of Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, St. Louis Blues center David Backes, New York Islanders right wing […]
Check out recent speculation on Mike Hoffman, Jordan Eberle, Cam Ward and more in your NHL rumor mill. Highlights from Shinzawa’s “Sunday Hockey Notes.” THE BOSTON GLOBE: Fluto Shinzawa doesn’t expect smooth contract negotiations between the Ottawa Senators and pending restricted free agent winger Mike Hoffman. While his numbers (27 goals in 79 games last […]
Coaches feeling the heat, plus updates on Zdeno Chara, Jonathan Drouin, Nail Yakupov and more in your Sunday NHL rumor roundup. Highlights from Garrioch’s “Insider Trading.” OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch speculates this year’s playoffs could determine the futures of head coaches like Anaheim’s Bruce Boudreau, St. Louis’ Ken Hitchcock and the New York Islanders’ Jack […]
More speculation over the futures of Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Drouin, while the New Jersey Devils could welcome back Lee Stempniak via free agency. TSN 1050 (VIA TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Bob McKenzie recently speculated Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos hasn’t decided anything yet. Stamkos is eligible for UFA status in July and the subject of season-long […]
Players who could earn big raises this summer, and more speculation over Mike Hoffman’s future with the Ottawa Senators. ESPN.COM: Craig Custance recently listed Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones, Anaheim Ducks blueliners Sami Vatanen, Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly, Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg, Colorado Avalanche blueliner […]
Speculation over possible offseason moves by the Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars & Pittsburgh Penguins in your NHL rumor mill. No Lucic, but maybe Eriksson for the Canucks? TSN 1040 (VIA TODAY’S SLAPSHOT)/THE PROVINCE: Bob McKenzie and Ben Kuzma rule out the possibility of Los Angeles Kings left wing Milan Lucic signing with the Vancouver Canucks this […]
Latest on Milan Lucic, Kyle Okposo, Jared Cowen, Mike Hoffman, Scott Hartnell and more in your NHL rumor mill. Highlights from TSN’s latest “Insider Trading.” TSN: Pierre LeBrun reports the Los Angeles Kings and the agent for pending UFA left wing Milan Lucic have exchanged contract proposals, noting the two sides are in the […]