All posts by Lyle Richardson

Latest on Duchene and Ekman-Larsson – July 29, 2016

Matt Duchene talks about the trade speculation swirling about him, while Max Domi talks about the trade rumors that recently swirled about him and teammate Oliver Ekman-Larsson.  COULD DUCHENE BE DEALT IN 2016-17?    SPORTSNET 590 (VIA TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene was recently asked about the trade rumors dogging him since last […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – July 29, 2016

Latest player contract signings and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.  TWINCITIES.COM: The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Matt Dumba to a two-year, $5.1 million contract. “Dumba’s salary will be $2.35 million next season and $2.75 million in 2017-18.”   SPECTOR’S NOTE: No surprise Dumba got a bridge deal. Wild management remain keen on […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – July 28, 2016

Roundup of latest contract signings and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.   OTTAWA SUN: The Senators avoided salary arbitration with winger Mike Hoffman, re-signing him to a four-year, $20.75 million, or an average annual salary of $5.185 million.   SPECTOR’S NOTE: After months of speculation over Hoffman’s future in Ottawa, the Senators decided […]

NHL Rumor Mill – July 27, 2016

Latest on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Tyson Barrie and more in your NHL rumor mill.   NUGENT-HOPKINS IGNORING TRADE SPECULATION.    NBC SPORTS: Jason Brough cites the Edmonton Journal’s Jim Matheson reporting Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins saying he tries not to pay much attention to rumors suggesting he could be traded this summer. “If it happens, it happens,” […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – July 26, 2016

Latest contract signings, Red Wings arbitration updates & more in your NHL morning coffee headlines.     PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER:  The Philadelphia Flyers avoided salary arbitration yesterday with center Brayden Schenn, re-signing him to a four-year deal worth reportedly $5.15 million per season.    SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Flyers sought a two-year deal worth $4.31 million while Schenn […]