All posts by Lyle Richardson

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 1, 2016

Avalanche re-sign Tyson Barrie, plus updates on Alex Steen, Oscar Klefbom & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.   THE DENVER POST:  The Colorado Avalanche and defenseman Tyson Barrie reached agreement on Sunday on a new contract just prior to an arbitrator’s decision. Barrie inked a four-year, $22 million deal. “Barrie will make $5 […]

Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – July 31, 2016

Latest on the Canucks, Sabres, Predators & more in your Sunday NHL rumor roundup.  SOME TRADE TARGETS FOR THE CANUCKS    VANCOUVER SUN: Jason Botchford lists Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog and defenseman Tyson Barrie, Boston Bruins center David Krejci, Buffalo Sabres left wing Evander Kane and Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Scott Hartnell […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – July 31, 2016

Latest on Sam Gagner, Jamie Benn, Gabe Landeskog & more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines.   THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH:  The Blue Jackets are reportedly close to signing unrestricted free agent center Sam Gagner to a one-year contract, The deal coud be finalized on Monday, August 1.    SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Jackets have around […]

Latest on the Avalanche, Flyers and Coyotes – July 30, 2016

The Colorado Avalanche, Philadelphia Flyers and Arizona Coyotes could have some decisions to make on their respective bluelines.  UPDATE ON TYSON BARRIE   THE HOCKEY NEWS: Ken Campbell reports the Colorado Avalanche have the option of walking away from the arbitration decision soon to be rendered for defenseman Tyson Barrie if they don’t agree with […]

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,” […]