Updates on Jonathan Drouin and Travis Hamonic, plus speculation on Ondrej Pavelec’s future with the Jets. SPORTSNET: Chris Johnston reports the entry-level contract of suspended Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin won’t be tolled forward a season. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league “(hasn’t) previously had a practice of allowing clubs to toll […]
Another milestone for Jagr, Julien ties a Bruins franchise coaching record and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines. SUN-SENTINEL.COM: Jaromir Jagr’s first-period assist during the Florida Panthers 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche was his 1,850th career NHL point, tying him for third on the all-time list with the great Gordie Howe. Jagr is […]
Check out the most recent post-trade deadline Oilers speculation. EDMONTON SUN: Following the recent NHL trade deadline, Terry Jones wondered why Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli didn’t ship out disappointing right wing Nail Yakupov. Jones notes the Oilers didn’t exactly showcase Yakupov during the game before deadline day, leaving him on the fourth line. He speculates […]
Notable snubs from the World Cup of Hockey roster selections and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines. NHL HIGHLIGHTS. CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Patrick Kane and Brent Seabrook each had a goal and two assists and Artemi Panarin scored twice to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, moving them […]
Just because the NHL trade deadline has passed doesn’t mean the trade and free-agent speculation has ended. Check out the latest in your NHL Rumor Mill. PROJECTED OFFSEASON MOVES. ESPN.COM: Pierre LeBrun turned his sights on potential offseason moves by several NHL clubs. For the right offer (preferably a top defenseman), the Edmonton Oilers might […]
Latest on Connor McDavid and Jaromir Jagr, Russia & Finland announce World Cup of Hockey rosters and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines. NHL HIGHLIGHTS. EDMONTON SUN: Connor McDavid scored twice to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 2-1 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres. It was the first NHL game between McDavid (the […]
Why weren’t Loui Eriksson, Dan Hamhuis or Jonathan Drouin dealt at yesterday’s NHL trade deadline? Read on to find out! UPDATES ON ERIKSSON, HAMHUIS AND DROUIN. CSNNE.COM: Joe Haggerty reports the Boston Bruins were never offered the young, top-four defenseman they wanted in exchange for pending UFA winger Loui Eriksson. “Credit Sweeney for not bending […]
Notable post-trade deadline game highlights, waivers moves, contract signings and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines. NHL GAME HIGHLIGHTS. NEW YORK POST: Derek Stepan scored the game-winning goal in Eric Staal’s debut with the Rangers in a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Staal played over 15 minutes but didn’t collect any points. […]
Here’s my take on the notable deals of the worst NHL trade deadline in recent history. Arizona Coyotes trade Mikkel Boedker to Colorado Avalanche for left wing Alex Tanguay and prospects Conner Bleackley and Kyle Wood. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Good move for both clubs. Avs get a speedy playmaker in Boedker who should provide additional scoring […]
Check in frequently throughout today for the latest NHL 2016 Trade Deadline deals. Analysis of today’s trades will be posted on Monday evening in my Soapbox section. The PIttsburgh Penguins trade forward Sergei Plotnikov to the Arizona Coyotes for a seventh-round draft choice in 2017 and minor-leaguer Matthias Piachta.