Evgeni Malkin doesn't appear to be going anywhere anytime soon.
Rumors swirled Tuesday on social media that the Chicago Blackhawks were kicking tires in regards to the Pittsburgh Penguins center, but general manager Jim Rutherford quickly doused those flames.
"We're not looking to move him," Rutherford said, according to Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I did not get an inquiry from any team."
Malkin was limited to just 57 games during the regular season, but still managed 27 goals and 58 points. He also added another 18 points in the postseason.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment have filed an opposition to the logo by Snoop Dogg's marijuana products business "Leafs by Snoop", according to TSN's Rick Westhead.
The opposition was filed on June 8 while Snoop's products - including eight strains of marijuana - have been sold in various Colorado pot shops since November, around the time Snoop filed his trademark application for Leafs by Snoop.
Christopher Sprigman - an intellectual properties professor at the New York University School of Law - suggested to Westhead that MLSE might argue Snoop's logo could cause confusion in the marketplace or that it meets the requirement of fame, but he feels both cases would be difficult to prove.
In the meantime MLSE's legal representation has asked for more time to detail its opposition, where a clear reason for the counter should then arise.
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It looks like the Arizona Coyotes' attempt to lure free agent Alex Goligoski to the desert has worked, as the two sides are nearing a five-year deal worth approximately $5.5 million per season, according to multiple reports.
The Coyotes acquired Goligoski's negotiating rights from the Dallas Stars on June 16 for a 2016 fifth-round pick, and the 30-year-old defenseman reportedly liked what he saw from Arizona's pitch.
Alex Goligoski's visit to ARI is over. ARI met with Goligoski's agent Ben Hankinson. Deal not done (yet) but Goligoski thoroughly impressed.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 21, 2016
Goligoski carried a $4.6-million cap hit, and scored 37 points in 82 games last season, averaging nearly 24 minutes per contest with the Stars at a plus-21 rating.
After Oliver Ekman-Larsson, the Coyotes are thin on the blue line, and Goligoski should be able to step in and make an impact immediately. With over $38 million in cap space, giving him a raise shouldn't be a problem for Arizona.
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The Boston Bruins are willing to risk their future for a proven NHL stud.
After TSN's Darren Dreger reported Monday that the Bruins had made a call to the St. Louis Blues about defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, Dreger added Tuesday that the Bruins have offered a first-round pick for the 27-year-old.
According to Dreger, the Blues might still make a run at extending Shattenkirk - who has one year remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $4.25 million - but if they fail to do so they will start intently looking at dealing him.
Shattenkirk led all Blues defensemen with 14 goals and 44 points in 72 games this season.
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The salary cap for the 2016-17 NHL season has been set at $73 million, with a floor of $54 million, the league announced on Tuesday.
More to come.
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Fear not, Montreal Canadiens fans, Carey Price says he's good to go.
After a knee injury derailed his, and ultimately Montreal's season, the reigning Hart and Vezina Trophy winner revealed he's fully healthy.
"I'm at 100 percent," Price told TSN's Gino Reda Tuesday. "I've been working pretty hard since I've been injured."
Price's road to recovery has been a long one, only appearing in 12 games last season after a sparkling campaign the year prior.
However, before he suits up for the Habs again, Price will compete for the starting job for Canada at the World Cup of Hockey, which begins in September.
Price has previously anchored Canada to World Junior and Olympic gold in his career, and is looking forward to another opportunity to represent his country.
"I'm sure it's going to be a great experience," Price said. "Having played for Team Canada on several occasions, I know it's always fun to get together with your fellow countrymen and guys you don't get to play with on a regular basis. I'm sure it's going to be a fun tournament."
Team Canada's training camp opens September 4 in Ottawa.
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With news of Ryan Callahan's hip surgery and the subsequent five-month recovery time, Team USA is now without a forward.
For many American players, the injury news means they now have a second chance at joining some of the game's elite, as well as the shot at the honor of donning the red, white, and blue.
Here are five players who could replace Callahan at the World Cup of Hockey:
Kyle Okposo posted the most points this season of all eligible U.S. forwards not named to the team's initial roster.
The New York Islanders right winger collected 22 goals and hit the second-highest point total of his career, picking up 64 points during the 2015-16 campaign. He added seven power-play goals, four game-winning goals, and with 51 penalty minutes he proved he is not afraid to play physical - just like Callahan.
He has represented Team USA six times, three times at the World Championship, twice at the World Juniors, and once at the Under-17s and would be an adequate replacement.
Another potential option could be Callahan's own teammate Tyler Johnson.
While Johnson regressed after a breakout 29-goal, 72-point season last year - with just 14 goals and 38 points in the regular season - he rallied in the postseason with seven goals and 17 points in 17 games.
Johnson provides a stronger shot and more speed than Callahan, and with 42 points in 47 career playoff games, he seemingly raises his game when it matters most.
After being among Team USA's final cuts at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Bobby Ryan would be willing to get some international redemption.
The Ottawa Senators star had his highest point total since the 2011-12 season with 56 points in 2015-16. And while his point-production has fallen since his 71-point output in 2010-11, he remains an offensive threat with a wicked shot.
Ryan could also be very valuable in the shootout after pacing the league with six goals this season. He will also be happy to know Brian Burke isn't making the final decision on the roster this time around.
Kyle Palmieri surprised everyone - even himself - this season.
Entering the year with a previous career-high of 31 points, the New Jersey Devils forward nearly matched that in goals alone in 2015-16, tallying 30 to go along with 27 assists in all 82 games of work.
Palmieri proved to be a stud with the extra man, netting 11 power-play goals and 23 power-play points. Factor in his strong shot and willingness to score garbage goals, he has versatility and can do whatever his coaches ask of him.
Phil Kessel's incredible playoff run just might earn him a chance to play for his country once again.
After mustering his least productive season since 2010 - 26 goals and 59 points - Kessel did what he does best in the playoffs, scoring 10 goals and 22 points in 24 games to lead the Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins.
What also makes Kessel a valuable add - besides his elite shot and speed - is his proven international track record. While Team USA fell in the bronze medal game at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Kessel shared the tournament lead with five goals and eight points in six games en route to being named the tournament's best forward.
Factor in that Kessel shared great chemistry with former Toronto linemate James van Riemsdyk - who collected seven points - while playing together on a line at the 2014 Olympics, and Dean Lombardi and company could create a skillful reunion of sorts.
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